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 →

There are some people in our church who are so wonderful, it’s against the law not to love them.  One of these is Norman. This past Thursday, just prior to the Bible Study, Norman was sitting in reception area of Dennis Hall doing his usual.  This involved a cup of coffee and a bag of potato chips.   … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 13, 2023 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional June 12, 2018 When our daughters were little, Shannon would call butterflies "Flutterbyes," and buffalo would be "Buufaloo."  Whenever she would use words in this way, it was cute, whimsical, and fun.  Our daughters loved it. A few days ago, when I saw a butterfly in the backyard, I said, "There's a flutterbye."  As … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 12, 2023 →

I have a thirty-four-foot gooseneck cattle trailer which means the trailer has a long neck that reaches over the tailgate and attaches to a hitch in the middle of the truck bed.  It is invaluable when I am hauling cattle.Awhile back, Shannon and I had taken some cows to the sale.  When we got home, we were … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 8, 2023 →

A few days ago, I was really irritated because I was late to the church, and I had a lot to do.  I thought it was going to be one of those days I’d rather not have.  Then I got the following text from Jeff.   “So here’s my day…I’m at the Waco Country Club marina working on a … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 7, 2023 →

This past Sunday, Mike and Patricia joined our church.  I was thrilled because they are a wonderful couple.  It took quite a while for them to join, but I knew after listening to the greatest sermons in the history of sermons, Sunday after Sunday, they couldn’t help but join.After the service, as we were visiting, Patricia said, … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 6, 2023 →

I wrote this devotional six years ago.  It still works. Rerun of Daily Devotional June 5, 2017 Yesterday was Shannon and my 19th wedding anniversary which got me thinking. I have always viewed myself as the perfect husband: considerate, caring, loving, serving, and of course, humble.  But I am not sure Shannon would always agree with my assessment. … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 5, 2023 →

This past Sunday, Dr. Carl Bradley was not at his usual spot at the organ because he had taken a much-needed weekend off.  And while I thought it was very selfish thing to do, he explained after all these years of not taking any time off, he needed to spend a few days with his extended … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 1, 2023 →

Sammy is one of the most interesting and unique people I’ve ever met.  He is a retired Sergeant Major, which means he’s unflappable.  He’s as good on the piano as I am in preaching.  He’s also incredibly devoted to God and our church.  We are blessed to have him.Last week, Sammy, who never sweats anything, walked into my office … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 31, 2023 →