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Weekly Devotional Feb. 18, 2026

I think we can all agree that I am a truly great writer.  Having said that, even I get criticism.Two weeks ago, after posting a longer than usual devotional, I got the following text from Melissa. Here’s the conversation.Melissa: “You should change the name to Weekly Sermon, lol.”Me: “Hush!!!”Melissa: “I missed the service on Sunday morning … Continue reading Weekly Devotional Feb. 18, 2026 →

Weekly Devotional Feb. 11, 2026

When I was in the army, I received orders to attend the Army Airborne School, at Fort Benning, Georgia.  This was voluntary and I could have opted out, but I wanted to be a paratrooper, so I reported for duty.  No one has ever said airborne school was easy.All the soldiers were organized into what are called … Continue reading Weekly Devotional Feb. 11, 2026 →

Weekly Devotional for February 4, 2026

Shannon and I live on one of the tallest points in Bell County.  In fact, from our house, everything goes in one direction – down.  This has been a real challenge in building other structures close to the house, but I have never been worried because it has always been David’s job to figure out how to … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for February 4, 2026 →

Weekly Devotional Jan. 28, 2026

On February 11, 2021, a great freeze fell across a huge portion of the United States.  Texas was entirely engulfed in ice.  Nearly 10 million people lost power and the ability to stay warm or cook food. In Texas alone, 200 people died.  Many of you will remember those 9 horrible days.Shannon and I lost power in our … Continue reading Weekly Devotional Jan. 28, 2026 →

Weekly Devotional for January 21, 2026

This past week, Shannon and I had our three-month checkups with Dr. Myers.  As usual, Jack was nothing but kind and gracious to Shannon.  Then, after Jo took Shannon to the waiting area, it was my turn.Jack went over the results of my blood work, which was like trying to teach a chipmunk how to do algebra.  I … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for January 21, 2026 →

Weekly Devotional Jan. 14, 2026

My Sabbath is different than it used to be.  Instead of worshipping in the midst of our congregation, now I sit at a computer watching the worship service online.  While it’s not the same as being in the sanctuary, it’s the best I can do considering my family circumstance.  Luckily, Scott is an excellent preacher.In fact, a few … Continue reading Weekly Devotional Jan. 14, 2026 →

Weekly Devotional Jan. 7, 2026

After I write a devotional, I immediately send it to Laura with a text that says, “Devotional on the way.”  She always gives me a thumbs up.Laura’s job is to take my rambling thoughts, terrible grammar, unbelievably bad spelling, and poor punctuation into something coherent.  For the most part she does a good job.  Sometimes, she doesn’t.  So, if … Continue reading Weekly Devotional Jan. 7, 2026 →

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 →