Every morning I pray for a welder, saddle maker, and a mechanic.  These three entrepreneurs have each taken a huge risk in starting up their own businesses.  By the grace of God, each of them is doing well and I couldn’t be happier. Having said that, the real reason I pray for them is the more money they … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 29, 2023 →

Our church is in the middle of Vacation Bible School, and outside of some hurtful comments about my bird legs, it has been a wonderful experience for me and more importantly, for our children.  But, just like every VBS, there are always last-minute adjustments. Pastor Kit and I have been doing all the skits, because not only … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 28, 2023 →

This happened five years ago.   I remember it like it was yesterday.  It makes me thankful to be the pastor of our church.  Rerun of Daily Devotional July 2, 2018 Our church held vacation bible school last week.  It was a wonderful experience filled with laughter, singing, dancing, and learning about Jesus.   This meant I got to wear shorts … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 27, 2023 →

Earlier in my life, when I was young and dumb, there were times I wondered whether prayer was a colossal waste of time.  Now that I am older, still dumb, but having much more life experience, I can attest to the power of prayer.  It does work, and it does matter.Allan is a member of our church.  He’s … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 26, 2023 →

Next week is Vacation Bible School.  I couldn’t be happier.  For the last month, I have been tripping over every VBS decoration you can possibly imagine because Shannon has had all the deliveries come to our house.  Also, Sammy and Roger have been working full-time on a giant Light Bright, a castle, and a huge volcano.  Today and tomorrow, … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 22, 2023 →

Mike and Patricia are new members of our church I haven’t really gotten to know.  They stopped by so we could visit.  I immediately liked them.  They are my kind of people.  I share this with their permission. Patricia told me of a brain tumor operation she underwent decades ago.  Praise God it was benign and no longer a threat … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 21, 2023 →

This past week, a devastating tornado ripped through panhandle town of Perryton, Tx.  It cut a devastating path through the town of 9,000, killing three people, destroying over 200 homes and businesses, and sent over 100 people to the hospital for medical treatment. I recently saw drone footage of the path of the tornado, and it … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 20, 2023 →

Usually, I don’t write devotionals on Friday because it is my day off, but something happened this week I think needs to be addressed.Earlier this week, the Southern Baptist Convention expelled some churches because they have female clergy. It made the national news.  Just for the record, I am in complete agreement.Through the years, I have served … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 16, 2023 →

I love this time of year because we are in the middle of calving season with six calves on the ground and more to come.   Some we will be able to keep, and some will eventually go to the cattle sale. On Tuesday morning, as Shannon was about to drive to the church, she saw another … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 15, 2023 →

Ellie sits at the receptionist desk in Dennis Hall.  She does an absolutely wonderful job and has become indispensable on Sunday mornings because something unexpected always happens.  Whenever it does, Ellie handles it professionally with a smile on her face.   Ellie and Drew have been married for forty-one years, which means they got married when Ellie was … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 14, 2023 →