Everyone has their favorite parts of the worship service.  For me, it’s the offering and the children’s time.I like the offering because – it’s the offering.I like the children’s time because I believe it is one of the most sacred things our church does.  This is why.First, by bringing the children to the front of the sanctuary … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 22, 2024 →

Yesterday was my first day back at church.  I had a lot of catching up to do.As Pastor Scott brought me up to speed, I noticed my office was hot enough to bake potatoes.  When I commented on the temperature reaching the boiling point, Scott said, “I’ll adjust the thermostat.”  I glanced across the hall and saw Melissa … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 21, 2024 →

Today begins a new season in Shannon’s and my life.   I am returning to work after all the arrangements have been made for Shannon’s care when I am not able to be there.  This is not easy for me to do but it is a necessity.A year ago, I would have never expected what has transpired these … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 20, 2024 →

Yesterday afternoon, Tiffany came to the house to paint Shannon’s fingernails.  Even in Shannon’s confusion, she knew this was a big deal.  She was excited.  That’s when the great color debate began.Being me, I didn’t understand the importance of the issue.  To me, painted fingernails are painted fingernails.  To Shannon, it was huge.  That was the moment I knew I was … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 15, 2024 →

When I was a little boy, I learned the song, “Rain, Rain go away, Come again another day.”  Now that I’m a grown up, for these last few weeks, it has become my mantra.Don’t get me wrong.  For years, asking God for rain has been on my prayer list.  I prayed for rain because in previous years my pastures … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 14, 2024 →

One of our Sunday school classes is called Saints and Sinners.  It is a very appropriate name.The Saints and Sinners Sunday school class is a very close-knit group that has a lot of socials. This past week, they had a big fish fry at Jerry and Ann’s.  Jerry sent me a picture of people milling around eating and … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 13, 2024 →

I am now in the process of interviewing caregivers for Shannon.  This is incredibly nerve-wracking because I am entrusting the person I cherish most to someone I don’t know.  Background checks, references, and interviews can only tell me so much about someone.  This is where experience comes in. The good news in all of this is that a friend … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 9, 2024 →

This past Monday, Kathy sent us a wonderful meal for supper.  What surprised me was she included Brussels sprouts.  I did not understand why Kathy did this because she’s a Christian.Kathy’s cooking instructions explained the only way she liked Brussels sprouts was, “roasted in bacon fat and with bacon pieces added.”I decided that even though I am … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 8, 2024 →

While I know God is perfect, he did make one mistake – Brussels Sprouts.  This is something all real Christians can agree on.  Which brings me to my current dilemma.A few days a week, Melissa brings food to our house made by women in our church.  This has been a true blessing because my days are filled with … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 7, 2024 →

One of the challenges in caring for Shannon that I did not anticipate has been getting groceries.  Walking up and down the aisles is an impossibility.  This is where HEB’s curbside service has been invaluable. All I have to do is go on the app, order our groceries, get Shannon in the SUV, drive to HEB, and they … Continue reading Daily Devotional May 1, 2024 →