One of my true heroes is Dr. Carl Bradley.  He is our church organist.  His wonderful music has compensated for many of my bad sermons.  He makes playing the organ a full contact sport. Most people in our sanctuary cannot see Carl’s footwork because of the privacy rail but rest assured, by the time he’s finished playing an … Continue reading Daily Devotional May 31, 2022 →

 On May 16, a student at Uvalde High School turned eighteen years old.  The next day, he bought an assault rifle.  The day after that, he bought 376 rounds of ammunition.  Three days later, he bought another assault rifle.  Four days after that, he walked into an elementary school and murdered 21 people. Yesterday, the airwaves were filled with politicians … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 26, 2022 →

One of the primary reasons I write devotionals is to help our congregation begin each day with prayer and scripture.  Also, if I didn’t write devotionals for our church, I would have to deal with Shannon.  I’d rather not. Throughout the years there have been a few occasions when I have forgotten to include the prayer. Forgetting to include … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 25, 2022 →

A few weeks ago, our church held a townhall meeting.  Martha and Ruth were late.  The only empty seats were in the front row.  They sat as far to the side as they could.  This hurt my feelings. Two Sundays ago, Don and Barbara were sitting under the balcony in the back of the sanctuary, where the acoustics are terrible. … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 24, 2022 →

Every Sunday morning, before the hectic worship schedule begins, the pastors, program directors, and praise team leader gather in my office for a short meeting.  This is where we make sure everyone is on the same page and address any last-minute issues. When it was Breana’s turn, she mentioned the announcement about vacation bible school and … Continue reading Daily Devotional May 23, 2022 →

A few years ago, because I spend so much time in the sun, Don gave me a sombrero for protection which is very important because Shannon has planted a gazillion trees and my job is to water them.  This hat is the greatest hat in the history of hats. It’s a real sombrero.  Not the kind of sissy, … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 18, 2022 →

Three days ago, people in Buffalo, New York, were going about their Saturday routines.  Some were shopping in a supermarket. As they pushed grocery carts up and down the aisles, a white supremist walked in, opened fire, and murdered ten innocent people.  Their only crime was being in an area where most people are African American. Two days ago, … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 17, 2022 →

Shannon and I have a Dorky (half Dachshund, half Yorkie) named Morgan.  She is one weird dog. Every night when I sit in my chair in the living room, Morgan hops up, puts her paws on my chest, and stares into my eyes.  Then she curls up in a ball on my lap and falls asleep.  It has become our … Continue reading Daily Devotional May 16, 2022 →

 Mark Gungor recently said, “If a pastor does his job right, it’s a walk in the park – Jurassic Park. What I can say is being a pastor is a grand adventure, much of which I never see coming.  I have seen and experienced many things I would have never expected.  This Monday was a good example of … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 12, 2022 →

Some mornings, I sit at the computer and the words coming pouring out.  I attribute this to the Holy Spirit working through me.  For this, I am eternally humbled and grateful. Other times, I sit in front of the computer, and nothing happens.  My mind is a complete blank.  This is very frustrating.  Does this mean the Holy Spirit … Continue reading Daily Devotional May 11, 2022 →