I have come to the conclusion that I was born in the wrong decade.  That’s because all the members of our staff and much of our church think that texting is a good way to communicate.  I don’t, because I always mess it up.The only good text message I’ve ever seen, is based on God’s rules for … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 24, 2024 →

Toni makes sugar cookies which she meticulously decorates with icing.  Each one is a work of art.  They are the best I have ever eaten.  Her husband, Buzz, agrees with me.Because I am always whining, begging, and pleading for Toni to make me some cookies, she did.Yesterday, just prior to the staff meeting, Buzz presented me with a … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 23, 2024 →

Because it is so darned hot, for this month, on Sunday mornings, the staff is observing No Tie July.Knowing that would be a big change from our usual formal Sunday attire, I decided on the first Sunday of July to explain what was happening.  As I addressed the congregation, I was very clear, succinct, and brilliant … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 15, 2024 →

Yesterday, Betty came by my office to visit.  She is one of those rare sorts of people that everyone loves.  It’s against the law not to.Her husband, John, had been ill for quite some time.  He died last year when I was in Dallas taking care of Shannon.  He was a prince of a man.  I was sad I was … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 11, 2024 →

Daily Devotional for July 10, 2024 Yesterday, Melissa gave me a list of those who watch our worship service online.  It was big group.  Being curious, I decided to watch the online worship service so I could see exactly what our online worshippers experienced.  I was unimpressed. Don’t get me wrong.  The musicians, liturgists, lay leader, and Pastor Scott did an … Continue reading →

Daily Devotional for July 9, 2024 Ray is a good friend of mine who lives in Oklahoma.  We only talk about twice a year and the conversation always picks up where it left off.  Weeks ago, Ray called to check in.  He had no idea Shannon had suffered a traumatic brain injury. When I told Ray what had happened, he … Continue reading →

Daily Devotional for July 8, 2024 Shannon’s caregiver was at a family reunion for the 4th of July weekend, which meant I had to have help this past Sunday.  Luckily, four of Shannon’s friends have volunteered to be available whenever needed.  I kind of think of them as the four horsemen of the apocalypse, only scarier.   It is very clear … Continue reading →

Jerri is one of the finest people I know.  If she says she’s praying for you, know it is happening.  I know this is true because Jerri keeps a list.  I do the same thing.The great things about prayer lists are that there are times when you get to mark off a name because God answered the prayer.  This … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 4, 2024 →

While I love the summer, I hate what happens with summer offerings.  They drop through the floor.  Church finances are always a disaster in the summer.  This has been a particularly hard summer for our church.In yesterday’s staff meeting, I addressed our financial concerns, and the staff began to brainstorm – which was a scary thing.While a lot … Continue reading Daily Devotional for July 2, 2024 →

This past Sunday, I saw something I hope to never forget.  Don saw it too.  Listed below is Don’s account of what happened.  He does a much better job of explaining what happened than I can do.  I hope you are moved.“Tom:Something happened at the early service Sunday that is one of the most gracious actions we have ever … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 27, 2024 →