By Bro. David Mathis

David's Daily Devotion for March 8

March 8, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Friday, March 8.

This morning I'm thinking of the name Edwin Hubble. On this day in 1935, this astronomer produced photographs that proved a startling discovery. Before that time, most people thought that the universe was made up only of our galaxy, the Milky Way. But Hubble showed the world that there were as many other galaxies as there were stars in our own - billions. In 1990, when NASA launched its first space telescope, they gave it the name Hubble.

David's Daily Devotion for Mar. 6

March 6, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, March 6.

In April of 1962, President John F. Kennedy hosted a dinner at the White House. In attendance were 49 Nobel Prize winners.  Robert Oppenheimer was there, too. And when JFK rose to speak, he began with these words -

"I think that this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House - with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone."

David’s Daily Devotion for Mar. 5

March 5, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, March 5.

What's in a name? Even if you're not a pianist, when you hear the name "Steinway", you think "greatness".

On this day in 1853, Heinrich Steinweg (he later changed his name to Henry Steinway) opened a piano factory in New York City - and it's still there today. Over 90% of concert halls and music schools around the world have Steinway pianos. We're blessed to have one at First Baptist Center.

David's Daily Devotion for March 1

March 1, 2024 - Good Morning! It's March 1.

Welcome to March, a month that serves as a symbol of newness, of beginnings, of rebirth. Old Man Winter is on his last legs, and the child of Spring is awakening. 

Happy Birthday to all the March 1 babies. Here's five from the world of music - 

*Frederic Chopin, classical composer
*Glenn Miller, big band leader
*Harry Belafonte, calypso singer
*Roger Daltery, lead singer of The Who
*Justin Bieber, pop star

David's Daily Devotion for February 27

February 27, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, February 27.

On February 27, 1968, America heard a voice, a powerful voice, a voice that we could trust. Walter Cronkite, on his nightly news broadcast, said these words about the Vietnam War.

"It is increasingly clear to this reporter that the only rational way out of this war is to negotiate, not as victors, but as an honorable people who lived up to their pledge to defend democracy, and did the best they could."

David's Daily Devotion for February 26

February 26, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Monday, February 26.

One of the regular features of our Sunday morning worship service here at First Baptist Center is the Children's Sermon. It's always a joy to see the kids hurrying toward the stage to join our children's minister for their special time. And, as they come, I usually play a special song, This is the story behind that song.

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