You ever have one of those days where you are in a hurry to dig a hole to bury a horse before the rains come? Then, when you rush to the equipment barn, climb into the Bobcat and crank it up, you realize it needs more diesel. So, you throw the five gallon diesel cans into the … Continue reading Weekly Devotional for August 13, 2025
Daily Devotional for August 6, 2025
Jack is a really good guy. He’s a member of our church. He’s also my doctor. A few weeks ago, Jack was giving me my annual physical and he made a hurtful, insensitive comment about my weight. Knowing in the past, I would have used Jack’s comment in a daily devotional, he said, “I’m glad you aren’t writing … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 6, 2025
Daily Devotional for February 13, 2025
One of my primary goals in being the pastor of our church is making sure the children love me more than their own parents. I do this by giving them candy. It’s working.I give our children candy every Sunday during the children’s time. More importantly, I have a huge bowl of candy in the breakroom at Dennis Hall. In … Continue reading Daily Devotional for February 13, 2025
Daily Devotional for February 6, 2025
Sunday, after church, we had a meeting of the Staff Parish Relations Committee. As the meeting ended, Laura said, “Tom, look at Jack. He shaved his beard and looks so much younger. You should shave your beard.” That’s when I noticed Jack’s betrayal of all men.Sure enough, even though Jack had grown a great-looking beard and looked very distinguished, … Continue reading Daily Devotional for February 6, 2025
Daily Devotional Feb. 5, 2025
Shannon and I have a little dachshund named Piper. She is a holy terror, but I adore that little monster. Yesterday morning, before leaving for the church, I took the dogs out for one last quick walk. I had Piper on a leash but, before I knew what was happening, she pulled out of her collar and took … Continue reading Daily Devotional Feb. 5, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 30, 2025
Yesterday, I had writer’s block. This happens once every blue moon. It is incredibly frustrating.As I sat in my office, staring off into space, trying to think of something to write about, Melissa walked in. I said, “Have you done anything really dumb that I can write about?” She said, “No, I haven’t but let me tell you what … Continue reading Daily Devotional for January 30, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 29, 2025
Monday afternoon, I was sitting in my giant truck in the drive-through lane at the pharmacy picking up Shannon’s medication. As each car pulled forward at a snail’s pace, I knew I would be there for a while. This line has become my home-away-from-home.Slowly but surely the cars pulled forward until I was the third vehicle in … Continue reading Daily Devotional for January 29, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 28, 2025
This past Sunday was the first Sunday I have preached in a long time. The subject of the sermon was on tithing to better your own life. It was an absolutely brilliant sermon.I was greeting people as they left the church and had just heard one of the greatest sermons in the history of sermons. That’s when Bill … Continue reading Daily Devotional for January 28, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 27, 2025
Having two metal rods and numerous fusions in my back has meant I have needed to rethink how I am going to do things at the ranch. Some changes need to happen.I realized I would not be able to use either of our tractors because they ride too rough and would damage my back. And while I … Continue reading Daily Devotional for January 27, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 23, 2025
Monday night, I made sure everything was ready for the blizzard that was going to hit in the middle of the night. Because the surrounding school districts announced they were closing schools for Tuesday, our church did the same thing. I waited for the massive storm to hit. I’m still waiting.Tuesday when I got up, I took the … Continue reading Daily Devotional for January 23, 2025
Daily Devotionals by Dr. Tom Robbins 