My favorite artist is Kenneth Wyatt.  He was an ordained Methodist minister who painted western and religious themes.  If you’ve ever walked down the hallway of a church and seen individual portraits of the Apostles hanging on the wall, you’ve seen his work.  He died in 2021.I am blessed to have eight of Kenneth Wyatt’s prints hanging in … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 31, 2024 →

Josh and Nicole have three sons.  They are absolutely wonderful.  They are little walking tornadoes.Josh has to travel a lot because of work.  This means there are times when Nicole has to ride herd solo.  Being the only parent at home is not easy.This past Sunday, during the children’s time, I asked the children to raise their hands if … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 30, 2024 →

Because of Shannon’s traumatic brain injury, she has to have someone with her twenty-four hours a day.  Jo, her caregiver is with her forty hours a week.  I am with her the other one-hundred twenty-eight hours.  Taking care of Shannon has been the greatest privilege of my life. Jo and Shannon have really hit if off.  They are true buddies.  Having … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 25, 2024 →

I have come to the conclusion that I was born in the wrong decade.  That’s because all the members of our staff and much of our church think that texting is a good way to communicate.  I don’t, because I always mess it up.The only good text message I’ve ever seen, is based on God’s rules for … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 24, 2024 →

Toni makes sugar cookies which she meticulously decorates with icing.  Each one is a work of art.  They are the best I have ever eaten.  Her husband, Buzz, agrees with me.Because I am always whining, begging, and pleading for Toni to make me some cookies, she did.Yesterday, just prior to the staff meeting, Buzz presented me with a … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 23, 2024 →

Because it is so darned hot, for this month, on Sunday mornings, the staff is observing No Tie July.Knowing that would be a big change from our usual formal Sunday attire, I decided on the first Sunday of July to explain what was happening.  As I addressed the congregation, I was very clear, succinct, and brilliant … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 15, 2024 →

Yesterday, Betty came by my office to visit.  She is one of those rare sorts of people that everyone loves.  It’s against the law not to.Her husband, John, had been ill for quite some time.  He died last year when I was in Dallas taking care of Shannon.  He was a prince of a man.  I was sad I was … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 11, 2024 →

Daily Devotional for July 10, 2024 Yesterday, Melissa gave me a list of those who watch our worship service online.  It was big group.  Being curious, I decided to watch the online worship service so I could see exactly what our online worshippers experienced.  I was unimpressed. Don’t get me wrong.  The musicians, liturgists, lay leader, and Pastor Scott did an … Continue reading →

Daily Devotional for July 9, 2024 Ray is a good friend of mine who lives in Oklahoma.  We only talk about twice a year and the conversation always picks up where it left off.  Weeks ago, Ray called to check in.  He had no idea Shannon had suffered a traumatic brain injury. When I told Ray what had happened, he … Continue reading →

Daily Devotional for July 8, 2024 Shannon’s caregiver was at a family reunion for the 4th of July weekend, which meant I had to have help this past Sunday.  Luckily, four of Shannon’s friends have volunteered to be available whenever needed.  I kind of think of them as the four horsemen of the apocalypse, only scarier.   It is very clear … Continue reading →