Last week, we had Nancy’s funeral.  Knowing Nancy the way I did, instead of wearing black to the graveside, I chose to wear a beautiful green sports coat to symbolize life.  I had not worn this coat for at least seven years. Early on the morning of the funeral, I went to the closet in the back … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 11, 2022 →

Yesterday, as I left for work, I gave Shannon a kiss and as I walked out the front door she said, “You look very nice today.”  I replied, “I know,” and kept walking. Just as I was getting into my truck, I realized what I had done.  I had messed up. For these last few years, Shannon has been … Continue reading Daily Devotional for October 6, 2022 →

Before coming to serve as pastor of our church, Nancy was the only member of the congregation I knew.  I loved her before I became her pastor. Last week, Nancy and her daughter, Mary, were in Branson, Missouri.  They had tickets to see the show “Jesus.” Sadly, while in Missouri, Nancy had a stroke and was hospitalized.   As Mary visited … Continue reading Daily Devotional for October 5, 2022 →

This past Sunday, as I preached the greatest sermon in the history of sermons, I asked the wives in the congregation to raise their hands if their husbands ever made them mad. Some shyly lifted their hands, while other hands shot straight up like they were reaching for the stars, and a few wives raised … Continue reading Daily Devotional October 5, 2022 →

Yesterday, Jack and Shannon were at church.  I love their family.  Jack sang in the choir and Shannon served Holy Communion. After the service, as we were talking, I noticed none of their children were with them.  It made sense because the girls are away at college but that left Preston.  He was nowhere to be seen. I have known Preston … Continue reading Daily Devotional for October 3, 2022 →

One of the most life changing ministries our church does is something most of the members never see.  We help people with bills and food when they fall through the cracks in the social safety network.  These are the people who many times, live on the edge from one paycheck to the next, scraping to get by.  What … Continue reading Daily Devotional for September 29, 2022 →

Years ago, back when I was a man, my new twelve-year-old doctor convinced me to go on a whole-food, plant-based diet.  And while technically I am no longer a man because I don’t eat meat, dairy products, or anything with oil in it, I must confess it has been one of the best decisions Shannon … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 28, 2022 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional April 24, 2017  (One of my favorites) Don sent me the following observations.  I pray they mean as much to you as they do to me. THE BUZZARDIf you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 27, 2022 →

This year’s drought has really taken its toll on our pastures and tanks.  In fact, the water in our tanks is so low, I don’t believe it is healthy for the cows and horses to drink.   This means every day, no matter what else is happening in the world, either Shannon or I make sure we … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 26, 2022 →

Counting my father, brothers, sister-in-law, and nephew, there are six Methodist pastors named Robbins.  This means sooner or later, we run into someone who had a different Robbins as pastor. Tuesday, Marty joined the church.  She transferred from Marvin Methodist Church, in Tyler, Texas, where my brother, John, had served as pastor. As with all new members, we take … Continue reading Daily Devotional for September 22, 2022 →