Palm Sunday and Easter are fast approaching.  For most of us, it’s a time of joy but it’s also a time when a few well meaning, misguided Christians get the symbolism wrong.  They complain about churches holding Easter egg hunts because these may have been adopted from earlier pagan traditions.  Because of this, we should not have Easter … Continue reading Daily Devotional for March 20, 2024 →

Marjorie is one of those incredibly irritatingly gifted people.  She’s an artist that can paint anything.  She teaches the painting class at our church.  She’s a true joy.Yesterday, Marjorie stopped by Dennis Hall.  As I walked by, she said, “Look at this,” as she showed me the painting instructions she had AI write for her class.  They were very detailed.  Then … Continue reading Daily Devotional for March 19, 2024 →

This past week was especially hard for Shannon and meant another trip to the emergency room.  Once we returned, her case manager told me Shannon’s insurance company had said it was not a medical necessity that she stays at the Neurological Transition Center and had denied her doctor’s request for additional time. Then he told me a … Continue reading Daily Devotional for March 18, 2024 →

This past Monday I conducted Annette’s memorial service. Over a year ago, I had the privilege of doing her husband’s, OGene’s memorial service. Both were attended by family and loving people. Monday, after Annette’s service, the family, friends, and I drove to their ranch to spread their ashes. I watched as children, grandchildren, distant relatives, … Continue reading Daily Devotional for March 14, 2024 →

Jane is a member of our church.  She is one of those extraordinarily irritatingly gifted people.  She is one of the best writers I have ever encountered.  She wrote the following message.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.“Yes!  The worst happened:  Technology has fully taken over my life!  I have suspected that this was its goal since a … Continue reading Daily Devotional for March 12, 2024 →

Prior to Shannon being hospitalized in Dallas, we had what most people would consider a strange diet.  We ate no meat, dairy products, or oils.  We were vegetarians on steroids. Once in Dallas, the hospital’s dietician told me Shannon could not get the proper nutrients to heal her brain on our strict diet.  I told her to give Shannon … Continue reading Daily Devotional Mar. 11, 2024 →

Daylight Savings Time begins this coming Sunday.  Thank you, Jesus.While some people gritch, gripe, and complain about losing an hour of sleep, I love it.  More light in the evening is always a plus when you have to take care of horses, cows, and everything that comes with it.  An additional hour of sunlight is a blessing.Unfortunately, some … Continue reading Daily Devotional for March 7, 2024 →

Prior to Shannon’s accident, our house was filled with the sound of her voice, laughter, and a lot of beautiful noise.  Now there’s silence.At first, I hated the silence because it reminded me how empty life is without Shannon by my side.  I decided I needed a distraction.I turned on the twenty-four-hour news cycle which constantly droned … Continue reading Daily Devotional for March 6, 2024 →

This past October, after back surgery, my fever kept spiking while I was in the recovery area.  They discovered I had Covid.  This meant being isolated in a small hospital room for ten days.  It was not fun.  During that time, I decided I wouldn’t shave.  There was no reason.  I haven’t shaved since then.Growing a beard has been a new … Continue reading Daily Devotional for March 5, 2024 →

This past week, I was very worried about our Sunday worship services.  This is something I do on a regular basis.Planning the first service was not going to be a problem, but the second service was a real challenge.  On top of the regular elements of worship, we also had The Sacrament of Holy Communion and Allison’s … Continue reading Daily Devotional for March 4, 2024 →