This past week was the sixth Saturday in a row I’ve conducted a funeral.  I do a lot of them. This means I am continually reminded I won’t live in this world forever and someday, someone like me will stand over my grave and say, “This body we commit to the ground.  Earth to earth, ashes to … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 31, 2022 →

Every Monday our staff meeting starts with a devotional.  That’s because, if anyone needs Jesus, it’s our staff.  This week it was Buzz’ turn.  Because it was Buzz, I knew it would be a real doozy.  He did not disappoint. Buzz concluded his devotional by saying, “Don’t sweat the petty stuff and don’t pet the sweaty stuff.”  Truer words were never … Continue reading Daily Devotional for October 27, 2022 →

Early one morning while the stars still twinkled in the darkness of a black sky, I let the dogs out to do their business. As I stood there looking at the beautiful night sky, in the midst of a truly peaceful moment, I smelled something terrible.  Suddenly the serenity of the moment was gone because my … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 26, 2022 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional August 21, 2017 A few days ago, as I stared into the bathroom mirror while shaving, I said, “It’s hard to believe I am this good looking.”  Shannon said, “Yes, it is hard to believe.”  But she said it without enthusiasm or vigor. In fact, right after saying that my looks were hard … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 25, 2022 →

Last week, Jeff and I were talking about marriage.  He said now that he’s older and not nearly as good looking as he used to be, he had been worried Suzanne would wake up, look at him and think, “What have I done?” So, in order to save his marriage, Jeff learned to cook and because … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 24, 2022 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional October 3, 2017 Yesterday I got up at 4:30, took the dogs for a short walk, and then got to work on the Daily Devotional.  Once I was done, I hit send, and then turned on the news.  That’s when I saw a man filled with evil, with access to automatic weapons … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 19, 2022 →

A few years ago, my doctor convinced me to go on a whole-food, plant-based diet.  It’s because I am delicate.  And while I look like a normal person, it doesn’t take too long to figure out something’s a little off.  My congregation has had a good time with this. Two weeks ago, a friend in the church gave me … Continue reading Daily Devotional for October 18, 2022 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional October 1, 2018 A grain drill is a large implement pulled by a tractor that plants seeds at equal distances and the proper depth.  It is a wonderful piece of machinery when it works. This past Saturday, my grain drill was not cooperating, and I was behind in planting winter oats.  The Maedgens … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 17, 2022 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional October 29, 2018 This past Saturday, Shannon and I attended her uncle's memorial service in Dallas.  It was a wonderful, uplifting celebration of a good life devoted to God and the many patients he had seen throughout his years as a physician. It was at this service that I heard a phrase … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 13, 2022 →

Brian is our wonderful neighbor.  He had spent the whole day smoking baby back ribs.  He called to say he wanted to bring over a rack of ribs for Shannon and me.  There in the light of day, I was forced to admit I was no longer a man because I don’t eat meat.  I could hear the shame … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 12, 2022 →