Summer in our church is always crazy because programming shifts into overdrive.  So, we decided to add one more event.  On August 3-5, our church will host a never-before held event called The Gathering for the Mid-Tex Conference of the Global Methodist Church. On August 3-4, Rev. Dr. Jason Vickers will speak on The Heart of Wesleyan Theology.  In addition, … Continue reading Daily Devotional July 13, 2023 →

My usual routine is to get up early in the morning and write a devotional.  For some unknown reason, I overslept.  So, here is a devotional from exactly six years ago that reminds me I am not as intelligent as I think I am. Rerun of Daily Devotional July 12, 2017 This is my first day back … Continue reading Daily Devotional July 12, 2023 →

Bruce is my oldest grandson.  He is seven years old.  Caitlyn Su enrolled him in jiu-jitsu classes.  Yesterday, she told me Bruce was learning to choke people out. Emma is my oldest granddaughter.  She is seven years old.  Lindsey enrolled her in karate classes.  Yesterday, she told me Emma was learning to kick and punch. This got me thinking. While I … Continue reading Daily Devotional July 11, 2023 →

The weather forecast for the next seven days calls for highs above one-hundred degrees.  This means our cows and horses will spend their lazy days in the cool shade under the trees hiding from the glaring sun.  I don’t blame them. I have to admit I am not a big fan of July and August in Texas.  I … Continue reading Daily Devotional July 10, 2023 →

Last week, Frank gave me a cup that said, “Be careful or you will end up in my Devotional.”  This got me thinking.Because I write devotionals every Monday through Thursday, I am continually in need of new illustrations. Luckily, I serve a very entertaining congregation that is a never-ending source of material.  Last week is a good example.This … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 6, 2023 →

Last week, our church had Vacation Bible School starting Monday and ending on Friday.  More planning went into this VBS than for D-Day.  It showed.  From the giant volcano, the huge Light Bright, the enormous castle, the wonderful singing and dancing, the themed snacks, imaginative lessons and crafts, and the huge number of volunteers  determined to make it … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 5, 2023 →

Every morning I pray for a welder, saddle maker, and a mechanic.  These three entrepreneurs have each taken a huge risk in starting up their own businesses.  By the grace of God, each of them is doing well and I couldn’t be happier. Having said that, the real reason I pray for them is the more money they … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 29, 2023 →

Our church is in the middle of Vacation Bible School, and outside of some hurtful comments about my bird legs, it has been a wonderful experience for me and more importantly, for our children.  But, just like every VBS, there are always last-minute adjustments. Pastor Kit and I have been doing all the skits, because not only … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 28, 2023 →

This happened five years ago.   I remember it like it was yesterday.  It makes me thankful to be the pastor of our church.  Rerun of Daily Devotional July 2, 2018 Our church held vacation bible school last week.  It was a wonderful experience filled with laughter, singing, dancing, and learning about Jesus.   This meant I got to wear shorts … Continue reading Daily Devotional June 27, 2023 →

Earlier in my life, when I was young and dumb, there were times I wondered whether prayer was a colossal waste of time.  Now that I am older, still dumb, but having much more life experience, I can attest to the power of prayer.  It does work, and it does matter.Allan is a member of our church.  He’s … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 26, 2023 →