Jo is Shannon ‘s caregiver. She does a great job. Part of Jo’s job is making sure Shannon eats a healthy diet. I agree with this but what Jo prepares for Shannon and what I eat aren’t always the same. Yesterday, Jo told me I needed to eat more green vegetables. I explained that pickles and jalapenos are green vegetables, … Continue reading Daily Devotional Jan. 22, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 21, 2025
Last week I began physical therapy for my back surgery.When I got to the orthopedic building at the hospital, I walked up to the receptionist desk to check in. The receptionist saw who my physical therapist was and said, “She’s great. You are going to love her.” Her comments gave me a great deal of comfort.When it was … Continue reading Daily Devotional for January 21, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 20, 2025
Buzz is one of my all-time favorite people. We see the world the exact same way. The difference is that everyone always talks about how intelligent Buzz is, which is true, but no one talks about how intelligent I am, which is also true.Thursday morning, I was sitting in my office trying to think of something wise, … Continue reading Daily Devotional for January 20, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 16, 2025
One of Shannon’s all-time favorite foods is chocolate pie. Because I love her, I decided to make one for her. How hard could it be? It wasn’t like I was trying to build a nuclear reactor; it was just a pie.I searched the internet for the perfect recipe and then I headed to HEB. I was able to get … Continue reading Daily Devotional for January 16, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 25, 2025
Yesterday, Shannon had an appointment with her hair stylist, or as I like to say, to her hairapist. That’s because a whole lot of emotional and spiritual counseling goes on in a woman’s hair salon. This is very different than my experience with a barber.A barbershop has nothing to do with therapy or expending any emotional energy. I … Continue reading Daily Devotional for January 25, 2025
Daily Devotional Jan. 14, 2025
Every person’s life consists of seasons. Some of these are expected. Some are not. On August 14, 2023, Shannon’s and my life entered an unexpected season that I would not wish on anyone. She has suffered and will never be the same. While I have tried to make this work, I have come to the conclusion that I cannot be … Continue reading Daily Devotional Jan. 14, 2025
Daily Devotional Jan. 13, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 13, 2025 I am in the process of recovering from back surgery. Whenever my back muscles get tired, I’ve noticed I slouch a lot. When this happens, I look like I am one-hundred years old. Recently, I was walking through the Kubota dealership with Dee. He’s one of their salesmen and also a member of our … Continue reading Daily Devotional Jan. 13, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 9, 2025
This past Saturday, I was wearing Wrangler relaxed fit jeans and a blue jean shirt as I prepared Shannon’s breakfast. She had just finished taking her medicine when I carried her plate of cheese biscuits and bacon to the table.As I turned around to walk back to the kitchen, Shannon said in a very surprised voice, … Continue reading Daily Devotional for January 9, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 8, 2025
(If you are in a hurry, this devotional is not for you. Read it when you have time.)Monday was my first day back at the church after recovering from back surgery. I was very irritated.When I drove up to the church, all the buildings were still standing, there was no parade or signs welcoming me back, nothing, … Continue reading Daily Devotional for January 8, 2025
Daily Devotional for January 7, 2025
Every morning, I go online and look at the following news sites: Yahoo, CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX, MSN, NBC, and Google News. Usually, I don’t get sucked into the advertisements and meaningless interest stories but there was one that intrigued me. It showed actors from the 1980s and how they had aged. Since I was a young adult in … Continue reading Daily Devotional for January 7, 2025
Daily Devotionals by Dr. Tom Robbins 