One of my all-time favorite Bible studies happens every Thursday at 11:00 in Dennis Hall.  They are one rough crew.I can say through the years, I have made two mistakes with this group.Twice, when we finished a book of the Bible, I told them to pick whatever book they wanted to study next. Neither one of these … Continue reading Daily Devotional for February 28, 2023 →

 Last Wednesday was Ash Wednesday.  Pastor Kit and our youth led the service.  They did a great job. Because I wasn’t part of the worship service, I had the opportunity to sit with the congregation.  This was something I was really looking forward to. I carefully chose my seat, and the service began.  That’s the moment I realized I … Continue reading Daily Devotional February 27, 2023 →

Whenever I think I have all of life under control, temptation rears its ugly head and I realize I am not as strong, disciplined, or devout as I want to be.  I am not alone.The good news is there is an answer.  It is the One who is fully man and fully God at the same time.  He’s … Continue reading Daily Devotional for February 23, 2023 →

Jeff has the perfect life.  He’s a mechanic who can fix anything and he has the greatest mechanic’s shop in the history of mechanic’s shops.In looking at Jeff’s mechanical skills and his beautiful shop, I had decided the covet part of the Bible was overrated and it was okay to covet.Jeff’s abilities and his shop should … Continue reading Daily Devotional for February 22, 2023 →

This past Friday, I got a call from Chris.  He sounded awkward as he asked what I was doing on Saturday.  Then he explained he needed help because he had rented a skid steer and the workers, who were pouring a large concrete slab on his property, had gotten it stuck.  He also told me the representative from … Continue reading Daily Devotional February 21, 2023 →

 Yesterday was my first day back to the church after having COVID.  I was kind of irritated.  All the buildings were still standing, there were no crowds cheering my return, and, because Pastor Kit and Pastor Leslie are so good, no one even noticed I had been gone. When it was time for me to teach one of … Continue reading Daily Devotional February 16, 2023 →

One of my greatest privileges is being allowed to help people I love walk through the pains and heartaches of life.  In seeing others deal with hardships, and in my own personal experience, I have come to the conclusion the vast majority of spiritual growth happens, not when life is easy and everything is going our … Continue reading Daily Devotional February 15, 2023 →

While I know many men brag about their wives, I have to admit, Shannon really is awesome.  Let me give you an example. Yesterday was the Super Bowl and I was feeling sorry for myself for two reasons.  First, Shannon and I both have COVID.  Second, our tradition during the Super Bowl has always been to eat buffalo … Continue reading Daily Devotional February 13, 2023 →

While I love my job and am very thankful to have it, I hate some of the administrative tasks.  They always put me in a very grumpy mood.   I consider them penance for a lot of sin.These last few weeks, I have been especially grumpy because I am in the process of rewriting job descriptions.  And while I … Continue reading Daily Devotional for February 9, 2023 →

Yesterday I had to use the tractor to move three large round bales of hay for the cows and horses.  This was not something I wanted to do because of the rain and the fact that whenever I get wet, I remember sugar melts. So, after moving the haybales, drying off, and putting on fresh clothes, … Continue reading Daily Devotional February 8, 2023 →