While I have always considered my humility my greatest asset, our church is doing something that has truly humbled me.For years, I have written devotionals that are sent out early in the mornings.  This has been a true labor of love.These daily devotionals are intended to give a quick, common sense, sometimes humorous look at … Continue reading Daily Devotional for September 15, 2021 →

This past week, I was on vacation.  Today will be my first day back to work.  I expect it will be a very frustrating day. Don't get me wrong.  I love my job and I am very thankful to have it. What will make today so annoying will begin the moment I pull up to … Continue reading Daily Devotional September 14, 2021 →

While karma is a distinctly Hindu and Buddhist concept, I do think there’s something to “What Goes Around, Comes Around.”  I am a good example.For fifty-six years, I was the ultimate carnivore/junk food junkie.  If it had saturated fats, sugar, and ingredients that not even God could pronounce, I ate it.  In addition, I made fun … Continue reading Daily Devotional for September 1, 2021 →

This past Sunday, I missed seeing Jerry and Ann in their assigned seats.  That's because they were on vacation in Creede, Colorado. Yesterday, Jerry came by the church to give me the bulletin from the worship service they attended in Creede. As we visited, Jerry said, "The worship service was only forty minutes long."  Jerry … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 31, 2021 →

This week, I have a birthday.  I dread it. My apprehension over another birthday has nothing to do with getting older.  In fact, I like getting older. I wouldn't want to go back to my younger days.  That's because I made a lot of mistakes.  I've learned from them.  The pain from all those mistakes … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 30, 2021 →

Rerun of Daily Devotional August 26, 2016 Earlier this week, Shannon told me I needed to write a book.  She said, “It needs to be a religious book because you are somewhat Christian.” What does that mean?  I’m not cool with my wife saying I am somewhat Christian.  That’s like saying I’m somewhat intelligent, somewhat … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 26, 2021 →

Earlier this year, Melanie asked if I would perform her marriage.  I was pumped.The ceremony happened in our sanctuary, this past June.  It was just how weddings are supposed to be; joyful, sacred, fun, and quick.Ten days after Melanie and Alan took their vows, she called to say Alan had suffered a stroke.My heart broke … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 25, 2021 →

Parents tearing masks off teachers.  Unruly passengers attacking flight attendants.  Extreme frustration over our military’s disastrous pull out of Afghanistan.  Proud Boys and antifa groups slugging it out in Portland.   Those vaccinated against COVID-19 are angry because the unvaccinated are filling up hospitals and cemeteries.  The unvaccinated are angry because they believe their rights are … Continue reading Daily Devotional for August 24, 2021 →

Yesterday, I was in the contemporary worship service.  This doesn't happen often so I wanted to make sure I cherished every moment. One of the interesting things about that service is the offering is taken immediately after the sermon.  This is either really good or really bad.  It all depends on the quality of the … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 23, 2021 →

Yesterday, I conducted a funeral in Keller, for a woman I dearly love. Betty was ninety-two years old and had lived a good, long, productive life.  She had been the treasurer at my first church.  Yesterday was a good day. What caught me by surprise is Betty's grandchildren now have children of their own.  I … Continue reading Daily Devotional August 19, 2021 →