Some mornings, I sit at the computer and the words coming pouring out.  I attribute this to the Holy Spirit working through me.  For this, I am eternally humbled and grateful. Other times, I sit in front of the computer, and nothing happens.  My mind is a complete blank.  This is very frustrating.  Does this mean the Holy Spirit … Continue reading Daily Devotional May 11, 2022 →

A few years ago, we planted a small live oak in the back yard.  As far as trees go, it was not a stunner.  In fact, it was very unimpressive, and I thought about relocating it to a different part of the property. Then, in 2021, the mother of all winter storms hit. We were without power … Continue reading Daily Devotional May 10, 2022 →

Saturday night, we had the Senior Celebration Dinner at the Daniel’s farm.  It was great. Knowing it was going to be very warm and much of it would be outside, I decided to wear shorts. Rarely do my legs ever see the light of day but I knew everyone would be in awe of their perfection. … Continue reading Daily Devotional May 9, 2022 →

Walt and Doris are two of my all-time favorite people.  Seeing their smiling faces on Sunday morning makes my day because they stay awake during my sermons. This past Sunday, our congregation celebrated Walt and Doris’ sixty-eighth wedding anniversary. Doris told me she had done well with all the wedding vows, but she never obeyed.  I am pretty sure … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 5, 2022 →

Russia and Ukraine are at war.  China and Taiwan are on the verge of war.  Democrats and Republicans are at war.  Antifa and white supremists are at war.  Yemen and Saudi Arabia are at war.  North Korea is pretty much at war with everyone.  Conservatives are at war with Critical Race Theory.  Governor DeSantis and Disney World are at war.  The National Rifle … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 4, 2022 →

 One of the most frustrating things about recovering from back surgery has been my inability to do much around the ranch.  I am unable to drive a tractor, work cows, haul hay, plant fields, shred, or do much of anything.  This has meant that Shannon has carried the load. Wanting to somehow contribute, I have discovered the one … Continue reading Daily Devotional for May 3, 2022 →

A little over a week ago, our Hereford named Ethel, gave birth to a beautiful little girl.  Shannon named her Elly May. About an hour after giving birth, we checked on the new mother and baby.  It was not good. Ethel had prolapsed. Knowing we didn’t have much time to save her, we called Dr. Matt.   He … Continue reading Daily Devotional May 2, 2022 →

My family has a history of cancer which means every five years, I must get a colonoscopy.  Today is my lucky day. Anyone who says they enjoy getting a colonoscopy needs their head examined. While preparation for the procedure is a nuisance, that’s not my big complaint. My problem is by the time the procedure is … Continue reading Daily Devotional April 26, 2022 →

Early this morning, the dogs and I stepped out into the darkness for their morning routine.  We got soaked in the pouring rain.  I gave God thanks. Earlier in my life, when I lived in town, I would have found this to be a huge irritant because the rain would be nothing more than an inconvenient nuisance. … Continue reading Daily Devotional April 25, 2022 →

The other day, Ellie told me Drew had some new clients from California.  When he visited their home, they explained they were Christians and gave him a Bible. Ellie said Drew responded by saying he was Methodist and a Christian too. That’s right.  Drew is Methodist and a Christian. As soon as I said, “That will make a great devotional,” Ellie … Continue reading Daily Devotional for April 21, 2022 →