Yesterday, Laura walked into the Dennis Hall break room as I was eating lunch.  She looked cranky but I have come to expect this a few days before we serve the Sacrament of Holy Communion in worship.  That’s because she has the most thankless job in the church. Laura is the Holy Communion steward. This … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 30, 2021 →

About a month ago, Melissa walked into my office and announced the entire staff needed CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)  and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training.  I agreed because it was a good idea and I'm afraid of her. Monday we had the staff training.  I learned some things. Emma likes to ask questions.  She asked 1,742 … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 29, 2021 →

Rerun Daily Devotional September 27, 2016 Mike sent me the following story.  It has a wonderful lesson. A kangaroo kept getting out of his enclosure at the zoo. Knowing that he could hop high, the zoo officials put up a ten-foot fence. He was out the next morning, just sauntering around the zoo. A twenty-foot … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 27, 2021 →

While much of what I have seen in my fifty-nine years has been forgotten, there are some things that are indelibly etched in my mind.  One of these happened in June of 1998.In China, thousands of students had gathered in Tiananmen Square to protest the oppressive violations of human rights by the Chinese Government.On June … Continue reading Daily Devotional for September 23, 2021 →

This coming Sunday, Shannon and I will have been eating a whole-food plant-based (WFPB) diet for two years.  It is one of the best decisions we ever made.For those that aren’t familiar with WFPB eating, it’s like being a vegan on steroids. While we did this for health reasons, there have been some interesting, unexpected consequences.Since … Continue reading Daily Devotional for September 22, 2021 →

Emma is our youth intern.  Most of the time I love her - but sometimes, not so much. Yesterday, Emma stood in the doorway of my office and sheepishly said, "Pastor Kit and I were cleaning up the youth area and we found some pot paraphernalia." At that moment, my heart sank.  I couldn't imagine … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 21, 2021 →

Many of us have the tendency to believe the world revolves around us.  This is one of my biggest struggles.  But, I have noticed through the years, there are ways God keeps me grounded so I never get too big for my britches. I am a very early riser.  I like it when the world … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 20, 2021 →

My all-time favorite piece of equipment is our Bobcat Compact Track Loader.  It is a beast.When I first told Shannon I wanted one, she thought I was crazy (which she does quite often).  She didn’t see any reason that would justify the expense.But, after pulling out countless mesquite trees, digging spillways, drilling postholes, building berms, … Continue reading Daily Devotional for September 16, 2021 →

While I have always considered my humility my greatest asset, our church is doing something that has truly humbled me.For years, I have written devotionals that are sent out early in the mornings.  This has been a true labor of love.These daily devotionals are intended to give a quick, common sense, sometimes humorous look at … Continue reading Daily Devotional for September 15, 2021 →

This past week, I was on vacation.  Today will be my first day back to work.  I expect it will be a very frustrating day. Don't get me wrong.  I love my job and I am very thankful to have it. What will make today so annoying will begin the moment I pull up to … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 14, 2021 →