Last week, we had Nancy’s funeral.  Knowing Nancy the way I did, instead of wearing black to the graveside, I chose to wear a beautiful green sports coat to symbolize life.  I had not worn this coat for at least seven years. Early on the morning of the funeral, I went to the closet in the back … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 11, 2022 →

Yesterday, as I left for work, I gave Shannon a kiss and as I walked out the front door she said, “You look very nice today.”  I replied, “I know,” and kept walking. Just as I was getting into my truck, I realized what I had done.  I had messed up. For these last few years, Shannon has been … Continue reading Daily Devotional for October 6, 2022 →

Before coming to serve as pastor of our church, Nancy was the only member of the congregation I knew.  I loved her before I became her pastor. Last week, Nancy and her daughter, Mary, were in Branson, Missouri.  They had tickets to see the show “Jesus.” Sadly, while in Missouri, Nancy had a stroke and was hospitalized.   As Mary visited … Continue reading Daily Devotional for October 5, 2022 →

This past Sunday, as I preached the greatest sermon in the history of sermons, I asked the wives in the congregation to raise their hands if their husbands ever made them mad. Some shyly lifted their hands, while other hands shot straight up like they were reaching for the stars, and a few wives raised … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 5, 2022 →

Yesterday, Jack and Shannon were at church.  I love their family.  Jack sang in the choir and Shannon served Holy Communion. After the service, as we were talking, I noticed none of their children were with them.  It made sense because the girls are away at college but that left Preston.  He was nowhere to be seen. I have known Preston … Continue reading Daily Devotional for October 3, 2022 →