While I confess, I am a self-avowed news junkie, I have gotten to the point where I am hesitant to look at any news outlet.  For too long, all I’ve seen is caustic hate.  Democrats hate Republicans.  Republicans hate Democrats.  And because of this, nothing is getting done in Washington D.C.  Our politicians seem locked in a death spiral of uncooperative, mutual … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 22, 2020 →

Late Monday afternoon, Shannon and I made three large bottles of milk, hopped in the gator, and drove into the pasture to feed our bottle-baby calf named Mary.  Off in the distance stood a one-week old calf named Wombat.  His mother had wandered away to eat grass. It was a peaceful, beautiful scene.  Suddenly, we realized Wombat was not … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 21, 2020 →

Sunday morning, I got cleaned up, ate breakfast and was ready to go to the church.I was very proud of myself because I had selected one of the new ties Shannon had bought.  It was a great match for my sports coat and slacks.  As I looked at my reflection in the mirror, I realized … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 20, 2020 →

Whenever someone in our church goes above and beyond, I give them a free funeral (Pastor Part Only).  And now that I am working on my 15th year as pastor of FUMC Temple, I have given away quite a few free funerals.  Some of our members have racked up a bunch. Jim is one of … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 19, 2020 →

Actors Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell have it all.  Fame, wealth, a good marriage, two healthy children, thriving careers on both the big and small screens, and a very popular podcast, have made them the envy of many.  It looks like they have everything.  But never think someone's life is perfect.  That is never the … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 15, 2020 →

Last Sunday was our first Sunday for in-house worship.  It was wonderful.The choir from the University of Mary-Harden Baylor was incredible.  Our volunteers and worship team did their usual magnificent job.  And of course, the sermon was so good that I am certain the angels in heaven were crying.After worship ended, Amy introduced me to … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 14, 2020 →

Yesterday, Shannon and I went to Lowe's to buy some more PVC pipe for the pumpkin patch's watering system. Once we got the parts we needed, I said, "Let's walk through the tool section."  There, I found a two-pack of adjustable wrenches that I had to have. When Shannon saw me put the wrenches in … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 13, 2020 →

Daily Devotional October 12, 2020 Buzz sent the following email on Common Sense.  I do not know if it is true but it made me think.  That doesn't happen very often.  I hope it does the same for you. An Obituary printed in the London Times....... Brilliant!! Today we mourn the passing of a beloved … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 12, 2020 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional February 6, 2017 Some friends had invited Shannon and me to stay for a week in Hilton Head, South Carolina.  So we made the two hard day’s drive to the Owner’s Club, unpacked, and quickly fell asleep. The next day we were experiencing the sights of Hilton Head when my wonderful … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 9, 2020 →

One of my major goals in life has been to make sure the children in our church love me more than their own parents.  And because of a giant bowl of candy and a refrigerator filled with Popsicles, I was well on my way to making it happen.Day after day, when our Mother’s Day Out … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 8, 2020 →