Parents tearing masks off teachers.  Unruly passengers attacking flight attendants.  Extreme frustration over our military’s disastrous pull out of Afghanistan.  Proud Boys and antifa groups slugging it out in Portland.   Those vaccinated against COVID-19 are angry because the unvaccinated are filling up hospitals and cemeteries.  The unvaccinated are angry because they believe their rights are … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 24, 2021 →

Yesterday, I was in the contemporary worship service.  This doesn't happen often so I wanted to make sure I cherished every moment. One of the interesting things about that service is the offering is taken immediately after the sermon.  This is either really good or really bad.  It all depends on the quality of the … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 23, 2021 →

Yesterday, I conducted a funeral in Keller, for a woman I dearly love. Betty was ninety-two years old and had lived a good, long, productive life.  She had been the treasurer at my first church.  Yesterday was a good day. What caught me by surprise is Betty's grandchildren now have children of their own.  I … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 19, 2021 →

Brenda is a devoted member of our congregation who makes a tremendous difference in serving God by serving others. Last week, as we discussed what it meant to be a committed Christian, she shared the following thoughts.  I asked if she would allow me to share them with you.  What she said is right on … Continue reading Rerun of Daily Devotional August 16, 2016 →

At Belton High School, the seniors personalize their parking spaces by painting them.  Some students are very creative. Saturday, Jodi sent a picture of Jordan's parking spot.  She had just finished painting. Jordan's parking spot had "God Loves (Painted red heart) You" at the top.  Underneath on a purple background, Jordan painted a huge Tootsie … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 16, 2021 →

Mike sent the following story with the warning not to assume.  He's right. A man came into the pharmacy and said to the technician, "Do you have anything that will stop hiccups?" The tech leaned over the counter and slapped the man's face. The man said, "What did you do that for?" The tech replied, … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 12, 2021 →

Yesterday, Shannon walked into the breakfast room and said, “Will you please go to the post office and mail this package for me?”Just for the record, while I can’t remember exactly where it is in the Bible, I am sure I read hell is a visit to the post office that never ends.As I started … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 11, 2021 →

Some people are addicted to drugs.  Some people are addicted to alcohol.  Shannon and I are addicted to dogs.One of my all-time favorite dogs was Piper.  She was named after the beautiful actress, Piper Laurie.Piper ran faster than any dog I have ever seen.  She was a true joy, but something went wrong.We took her … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 10, 2021 →

One of the greatest privileges I have is baptizing babies.  I baptize a lot of them. Yesterday, I baptized a breathtakingly beautiful little girl named Maggie.  She wore a long, white baptismal gown.   She looked like something you would see in a picture. Maggie's family was so large they filled four entire pews.  Everyone in … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 9, 2021 →

When I was in the army, I spent most of my time in tanks and even thought the tank crew was in very close proximity, the noise was so loud, the only way to effectively communicate was through the intercom system with the microphone and speakers imbedded in the tanker’s helmet.My first gunner was a … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 5, 2021 →