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 →

Shannon’s favorite flowers are Zinnias.  We have them planted in flowerpots by our front door.  The afternoon sun is very hard on them.When the extremely hot sun beats down on the flowers, instead of standing tall, they begin to lean over and wilt.  But then something wonderful happens.About an hour after I water the Zinnias, even though they … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 26, 2024 →

Sunday is my favorite day of the week.  This past Sunday, I got to baptize a beautiful baby boy, and a family joined the church.  In addition, the music department amazed me with the choir’s anthem and Dr. Bradley made the most incredible music on the organ.  Also, as usual, the sermon was the greatest sermon in the … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 25, 2024 →

When I was a little boy, I just knew my good behavior was legendary.  Unfortunately, at times, my parents had a very different opinion.I could always tell if I was in trouble and about to have a near death experience whenever my mother would loudly say, “Thomas Q. Robbins Jr.”   Somehow, hearing my full name was a … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 24, 2024 →

Our church has what is called the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.  These are monies set aside to use as the need arises.  This is incredibly important because there are hardworking people who, through no fault of their own, fall on hard times and need help.  Our church has been able to bless many people with much needed financial assistance.  There … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 19, 2024 →

One of the formative voices in shaping my generation was Paul Harvey.  He was a commentator for ABC News.  Unfortunately, he died on February 28, 2009.Earlier this week, Barbara sent me something Paul Harvey said in 1965.  It is entitled, “If I were the Devil.”  Sadly, what he said is coming true.  Listed below is a portion of what he … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 18, 2024 →

Last Sunday, I was unexpectedly unable to be at church because Shannon’s caregiver was unavailable. There was no contingency or backup plan.  Luckily, I have a very understanding church and as I watched online, I realized the worship service went much smoother than if I had been there.To ensure something like this doesn’t happen again, this … Continue reading Daily Devotional for June 17, 2024 →