Yesterday, Pete, Melissa, and I sat in the breakroom during lunch. Pete was eating soup. I was eating brown rice and spinach. I really wasn’t paying attention to what Melissa was eating because I knew it would be weird. As we sat there visiting, Melissa reached into her lunch bag, pulled out a can of … Continue reading February 11, 2020 →

This week is Valentine's Day. As usual, cards, candy, and jewelry will be given as gifts of love and affection. In addition, in the Robbins' house, grandchildren are given stuffed animals and other goodies. It's a great day. But it does seem strange to me that we have to intentionally set aside a day to … Continue reading February 10, 2020 →

Rerun from Daily Devotional February 6, 2018 Mike sent me the following story. It is too good not to use. John was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully, “Give me one last request, dear,” he said. “Of course, John,” his wife said softly. “Six months after I die,” John said, “I want you to marry … Continue reading February 7, 2020 →

Mark sent the following summary of the Bible. It is written by a sixth grader. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. The Children's Bible in a Nutshell In the beginning, which occurred near the start, there was nothing but God, darkness, and some gas. The Bible says, "The Lord thy God … Continue reading February 6, 2020 →

While I am not a fan of meetings, I have to admit that if there is one meeting I do like, it’s our church staff meeting. That’s because I am sitting in a room filled with people who truly know their purpose in this world. Also, there’s always a lot of laughter. Yesterday, even though … Continue reading February 5, 2020 →

This past weekend, Shannon and I hooked up our travel trailer and drove to the Huntsville State Park. We were celebrating my nephew's wedding at the First United Methodist Church of Huntsville. Because of the beautiful wedding, weather, reception, and the breathtaking camping spot, the weekend couldn't have been any better. One of the things … Continue reading February 3, 2020 →

Rerun from Daily Devotional January 31, 2018 My grandson’s birthday is coming up, so Mark and Caitlyn Su bought Bruce a swing set unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It was delivered in fourteen boxes on a flatbed truck. This swing set has two forts, three swings, one slide, one bridge, a ladder, a ramp, a … Continue reading January 31, 2020 →

Dr. Carl Bradley is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. That doesn’t mean he always gets it right. Below is the text message conversation he had with Becky. I’m pretty sure I’m about to do couple’s counseling. “My wife texted me a selfie in a new dress and asked: “Does this … Continue reading January 30, 2020 →

One of the most tedious, but necessary tasks that happens on Monday mornings, is the recounting of the offering. For accountability purposes, everything always has to be exact. And inevitably the offering has to be counted more than once. Last Monday, as Pete and Melissa recounted the offering in Pete’s office, I decided to help. … Continue reading January 29, 2020 →

It has been so dry here in Central Texas that two of my three tanks are in serious need of water. As the old joke goes: It's so dry in Texas that the Baptists are starting to Baptize by sprinkling . . The Methodists are using wet-wipes . . The Presbyterians are giving out rain-checks … Continue reading January 28, 2020 →