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 →

In preparation for last night’s Bible study on the fifth chapter of Genesis, I had painstakingly drawn out a flowchart showing the genealogy from Adam all the way through Noah’s sons.  I included how long Adam’s descendants had lived and when able, I also included what they did.  It had taken a long time, but it was … Continue reading Daily Devotional Feb. 29, 2024 →

It is about to be growing season and I realized I needed a new zero turn mower so I called Dee.  He’s a friend of mine who sells Kubota equipment.I told him what I mower I wanted and it was ordered.  The mower came in this past Friday, but I was in Dallas with Shannon.  So, I stopped … Continue reading Daily Devotional for February 27, 2024 →

Daily Devotional for February 26, 2024 Back in September, my daughter gave me a very thoughtful birthday gift.  It was a digital frame for Shannon’s room at the hospital.  It has been a true blessing. Every day, there is a steady stream of pictures that march across the screen.  Grandchildren, horses, birthday parties, cattle, family, church, holidays, friends, vacations, and … Continue reading →

No one has ever accused me of being the sharpest tool in the shed.  In fact, I am well aware of my mental shortcomings.  One of my biggest problems is trying to understand the changing definitions in society.  I’m very confused. Here are a few examples. To be called conservative, now means I am intolerant of anyone who isn’t … Continue reading Daily Devotional Feb. 22, 2024 →

Yesterday, after the staff and worship meetings, I was eating lunch in the breakroom.  Juliana walked in, saw the donuts, got one, and then sat down at the table next to me and began to talk.  She is in first grade.We talked about everything you can possibly imagine and then I said, “Juliana, why aren’t you in … Continue reading Daily Devotional for February 21, 2024 →

Caitlyn Su is my youngest daughter.  When she was three years old, her night light would cast shadows on the wall.  She would always think they were something other than shadows.Late one night, she walked into the living room and said, “Daddy, there are monsters in my room.”Knowing I had to do something to make an impression, … Continue reading Daily Devotional for February 20, 2024 →

Shannon and I watched the Superbowl from her hospital room.  She wanted the “White” team to win.  So did I.  They lost to the “Red” team.As usual, the commercials were entertaining.  There was one that was especially interesting.  It was the “He Gets Us”.“He Gets Us,” showed people washing feet.  Many times, it was people on opposite ends of the socio/economic/political/religious … Continue reading Daily Devotional for February 15, 2024 →