I am very worried about Shannon’s addiction.  It’s not drugs or alcohol.  It’s much worse. My wife is addicted to trees.  In fact, if we drive by a nursery and don’t stop, she looks like a crack addict going through withdrawal and the only way to stop her uncontrollable shaking, fever, and grouchiness is to give her a shot … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 16, 2022 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional August 5, 2015 Yesterday, I attended a one-day retreat for Methodist pastors.  We discussed different questions on spirituality. One question was “What do you do to keep your relationship with Christ refreshed and renewed?” A pastor, who had previously served as a military officer, said that he set the alarm on his … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 5, 2015 →

Melissa is my assistant.  She is also one of the most efficient, organized people I have ever met. Yesterday, Melissa was in my office getting clarification on what needed to happen. As we were talking, Melissa’s five-year-old daughter, Annalee, whom I absolutely adore, walked into my office, and said, “Mom, how much longer are you going to be … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 11, 2022 →

A few years ago, my young doctor convinced me to try a whole-food, plant-based diet to address some medical issues. When he saw my look of confusion he said, “That means you can’t eat anything with a face, and you can’t eat anything that comes out of anything with a face. Also, no oils.” It … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 10, 2022 →

Pastor Kit’s daughter is named True.  She is a wonderful stinker. Every Sunday, True wears shoes that make her taller than I am.  Then, after the worship service as I am greeting people as they leave the sanctuary, she stands next to me and makes a big production out of the fact that she’s taller than I am.  A … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 9, 2022 →

Shannon and I have Brahman and Hereford cattle.  These two breeds are as different as night and day. Hereford cattle originally came from Herefordshire in England.  They make great mothers and are incredibly gentle.  They are kind of like giant brown and white dogs. Brahman cattle originally came from India, where they are considered sacred.  They are excellent foragers … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 8, 2022 →

Yesterday, Russell and Sarah led our church’s first sports camp for children.  It was wonderful. The children learned stretching, did all sorts of drills and calisthenics, learned the importance of staying hydrated, and ate healthy snacks. I had the best time watching everything unfold. When it was time for snacks, all the children were sitting at tables in the … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 4, 2022 →

Usually, during the work week, I wear shirts with our church logo.  Everyone who sees the shirt knows I am somehow related to our church. Yesterday I did not wear one of those shirts.  I should have. Early yesterday morning, before the day shifted into high gear, I decided to get a haircut. I drove to the barber shop.  There were … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 3, 2022 →

For the last few years, I have prayed for Gary each morning as his life got worse and worse.Paralyzed in a farming accident, slowly recovering, needing back surgery, then, diagnosed with cancer which postponed his surgery.  It has not been good.Through it all, whenever I asked Gary how he was doing, he never sugarcoated his … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 2, 2022 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional August 6, 2016 (No one ever said I was the brightest bulb in the box) Yesterday as I was driving into town to get cattle feed, I called Shannon to tell her I was going to stop by the department store to buy some underwear.  She asked that I buy her some … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 1, 2022 →