Things change. Let me give you two examples. When I was a little boy, no one had arms. All we had were nubs. No one high-fived. All we could do is high-nub. Now, everyone has arms. Things change. Also, when I would have to get my daughters up for school, they would complain about having to get up so early. That’s when … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for October 22, 2025
Weekly Devotional for October 15, 2025
Jack is both my and Shannon’s doctor. Most of the time, I like Jack. Sometimes, I don’t. This past Monday, Shannon and I had appointments which were scheduled back-to-back. As always, Jack was kind, compassionate, and patient during Shannon’s exam. He was exactly what you think a good doctor is supposed to be. Then it was my turn. Shannon … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for October 15, 2025
Daily Devotional for October 8, 2025
Everyone has a worst moment event. Mine happened in early 2024. As most of our church knows, in August of 2023, Shannon was attacked by a neighbor’s bull. From that moment on, our lives took a dramatic turn.For Shannon, this meant eight months in two different hospitals, a prolonged stay in a neurological transition center, endless operations, … Continue reading Daily Devotional for October 8, 2025
Weekly Devotional for October 1, 2025
Years ago, one cold night, it was very late, and I was finally leaving the church. It had been a long day. I was tired, and as Shannon would say, I was in Mr. Grumpy Pants mode. I drove up I-35, I exited at the Pendelton exit, to take the lonely overpass towards home. As I drove … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for October 1, 2025
Weekly Devotional for September 24, 2025
I would like to say that throughout my career as a pastor, I liked everyone I served. That would be a lie. Let me explain. When I was a young, second-year seminary student, I got a call from my district superintendent saying I had been appointed to serve two small churches way out in the country. I was … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for September 24, 2025
Weekly Devotional for September 17, 2025
While no preacher will admit this, deep down, each of them feels like they are God’s gift to preaching. Those that think this are misguided, arrogant, and wrong, because I say this with all humility, outside of Jesus Christ and Billy Graham, I am God’s gift to preaching. As the great boxer Muhammad Ali used to say, “It ain’t … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for September 17, 2025
Weekly Devotional for September 10, 2025
About a month ago, I underwent rotator cuff surgery. I heard there’s a rumor going around that I injured myself while picking up a five-gallon fuel can. Clearly that’s not the case because any cowboy, farmer, construction worker, or hairstylist would tell you only a sissy would get hurt that way. The truth is that a … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for September 10, 2025
Weekly Devotional Sept. 3, 2025
Some people are cat people, some people are bird people, some people are snake people (which I will never understand), and some people are dog people. Shannon and I are dog people.We almost always get our dogs from the animal shelter. We currently have four dogs.Marley is a German shepherd/blue healer mix. She is so cool, we … Continue reading Weekly Devotional Sept. 3, 2025
Daily Devotional for August 27, 2025
In my junior year as a student at Tarleton State University, I was arrested for the possession of narcotics and with the intention to distribute. In other words, I was arrested for being a drug dealer. That night had not gone the way I expected. Let me explain. Late on a Friday night, I was watching television in … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 27, 2025
Weekly Devotional for August 20, 2025
Throughout my entire career as a pastor, my favorite part of Sunday morning was the children’s time. I loved it the most because it was the most interactive moment in worship where I got immediate feedback from the children. Sometimes what they said was right on the money and sometimes we would end up wondering down rabbit … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for August 20, 2025
Daily Devotionals by Dr. Tom Robbins 