Month: December 2025

Weekly Devotional for December 31, 2025

By just about any standard, Shannon and I have a gigantic yard around the house.  I was fine with the yard being monstrously big when Shannon did all the mowing.  Now that I do the mowing, I’m not very enthusiastic, because even moving quickly on a zero-turn riding mower, it takes two hours and fifteen minutes.  I know … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for December 31, 2025 →

Weekly Devotional Dec. 24, 2025

When my father was a little boy, he thought the most beautiful woman in the world was the actress, Piper Laurie.  He named his dog, Piper.  Shannon and I have carried on the tradition.Years ago, Shannon adopted a beautiful little dog from the animal shelter.  We named her Piper.  She was absolutely wonderful. But, after a few years, it … Continue reading Weekly Devotional Dec. 24, 2025 →

Weekly Devotional Dec. 17, 2025

Before Shannon was released from the hospital in Dallas, I was required to go through training on how to care for her when she returned home after being away for eight months.  For me, this was incredibly intimidating because there would be no nurses, aids, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, or doctors; only me.The occupational … Continue reading Weekly Devotional Dec. 17, 2025 →

Weekly Devotional for December 10, 2025

When I was a pastor, Sundays were fast and furious.  I loved every minute of it.  Now Sundays are very different. Monday through Friday, Jo is here to help take care of Shannon.  On weekends, she’s off.  This means that from 4:00 Friday afternoon until 8:00 Monday morning, I have to stay in the house to make sure Shannon … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for December 10, 2025 →

Weekly Devotional for December 3, 2025

Way back at the beginning of time, when dinosaurs roamed the earth, I went to my first livestock auction.  It was an exciting, new experience. As the cattle were run through the ring, the auctioneer was doing his thing.  The problem was, I couldn’t understand a word he was saying.  It was like listening to a never-ending machine … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for December 3, 2025 →