Daily Devotional December 15, 2020 With the stressors of COVID-19, a contested presidential election, large lines at food banks, a national government more concerned about partisan positions than helping those in need, and millions of scared people on the verge of eviction, laughter is in short supply. I truly believe laughter is one of God's … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 15, 2020 →

For the last few weeks, I had been growing a beard. But whenever I looked in the mirror, I was always underwhelmed. It looked like I had mange. Also, Shannon didn’t like it and because she’s the only one I am always trying to impress, Saturday morning, I shaved. That’s when I made one of … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 14, 2020 →

Before COVID-19 upended the world, I spent a lot of time visiting people in the hospital.  And one of the wonderful things about being a pastor in Temple, is that I only have to drive to one hospital.  When I lived in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area, I had to drive to multiple hospitals to … Continue reading Daily Devotional Decemer 10, 2020 →

Gary is one of the faithful members of our church.  I have not seen Gary since COVID-19 upended the world.Gary sent Melissa an email about church business.  She forwarded a portion of the conversation to me.In response to Gary’s original email, Melissa answered his questions and concluded by saying, “Hope you are well!  Can’t wait … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 9, 2020 →

Because I have grown up in a consumer oriented culture, I have been trained my entire life to always want more, want better, and want an upgrade.  This has made me incredibly materialistic.  The problem with this sort of attitude is that I am never satisfied.  There will always be a bigger tractor, a newer … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 8, 2020 →

Mark sent the following story.  It is much longer than I usually post.  It is also much better than I usually post.  I pray this story blesses you the way it has me. "The old man sat in his gas station on a cold Christmas Eve. He hadn't been anywhere in years since his wife … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 7, 2020 →

Margaret is our church historian.  She’s the sort of person who knows who shot JFK, where Jimmy Hoffa’s body is buried, and the true purpose of Stonehenge.  She’s a very impressive woman.Recently, Margaret has been assembling portraits of all our senior pastors to display in the church archives.Yesterday, Margaret stopped by Dennis Hall to show … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 3, 2020 →

I hate texting.  God hates texting.  I am sure that when I get to heaven, one of the rules will be no texting.  I am good with that. One of the reasons I hate texting is that I don't understand proper texting etiquette.  To help me see I am old, outdated, and too set in … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 2, 2020 →

It's hard to believe we are already in December.  It's not to say that this year has flown by.  In fact, it has been just the opposite.  I compare these last eleven months like trying to walk through wet cement.  It has gotten harder with ever step.  I cannot wait to put 2020 in the … Continue reading Daily Devotional December 1, 2020 →

Every Sunday morning at 7:30, I meet with the pastors and worship team to make sure we've got all our bases covered.  Once we review the items for the day and everyone is on the same page, I always conclude with a prayer asking God to bless the day's worship services and use us to … Continue reading Daily Devotional November 30, 2020 →