Yesterday, Shannon conducted Jesus Camp at our church for all the children.  It was a real big production.Usually, at the start of each day, I say a prayer with the children but yesterday was different.As the children started coming in, Shannon said, “I need you to go to Hobby Lobby and get magnetic wands and donut … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 19, 2023 →

Shannon is our church’s Children’s Program Director which means I get to live children’s programming seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day.  She lives for this.Today she has the children in Jesus Camp, where they will study science, then tomorrow, she will take them in our church’s very own Escape Room.That’s right.  We are going to … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 18, 2023 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional July 17, 2017 Carol sent me the following email.  There’s a whole lot of truth in it. It was a sad and disappointing day When I discovered my Universal Remote Control Did not,  In fact,  Control the Universe (Not even remotely) Many of us want to believe that we are in control … Continue reading Daily Devotional July 17, 2023 →

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 →