By Bro. David Mathis

David’s Daily Devotion for July 2

July 2, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, July 2.

Our nation's 248th birthday is just two days away. Two years from now we'll get to celebrate the 250th birthday! That's called a "semiquincentennial".  Say that three times fast! We'll spend the next two daily devotions on patriotic themes, beginning this morning with a look at the story behind a beloved patriotic hymn - a song that not only honors America, but honors God, as well.

David's Daily Devotion for July 1

July 1, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Monday, July 1.

On the morning of July 1, 70 A.D. the Roman army began to attack the walls of Jerusalem. The Romans had a variety of powerful siege engines, including catapults and rams, and by August the Holy City's walls were demolished. The city where Jesus walked was on fire, and the temple where He taught was in ruins. 

David’s Daily Devotion for June 27

June 27, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, June 27.

Do you know the name Giovanni Bernadone? He is one of the most famous Christian figures in history. Perhaps you know him better by his other name - St. Francis of Assisi.

St. Francis was born into a wealthy Italian merchant family in 1182. He spent his youth in pursuit of pleasure, in and out of trouble, in and out of jail. Then, at the age of 23, after a serious illness, he took a new look at his life and found God. Giovanni renounced his wealth, began living a simple life, and took the name Francis. 

David’s Daily Devotion for June 26

June 26, 2024 - On June 26, 1977, a concert was presented at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 18,000 people present had no idea that they were witnessing a moment in history.  It was the last concert that Elvis Presley would ever give. His performance, as it had been for several years, was a shadow of the Elvis that the world had come to know and love. But for 90 minutes he gave that crowd everything he had. And six weeks later he was dead.

David's Daily Devotion for June 19

June 19, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, June 19.

Most Texans grow up knowing what "Juneteenth" is. That name, a blend of "June" and "19th" is a reminder of the day in 1865 when the Emancipation Proclamation was announced in Galveston. June 19th immediately began to be an annual day of celebration among African Americans in Texas, and the tradition soon spread across the South. And as African Americans began to resettle in the North and in the West, they took this tradition with them. In 2021 it became a national holiday. Happy Juneteenth!

David’s Daily Devotion for June 18

June 18, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, June 18.

He plays dozens of musical instruments and is a master of several. He has a vocal range that reaches an incredible four octaves. He has won 18 Grammy awards, an Emmy, an Oscar, and is a Knight of the British Empire. He is worth more than a billion dollars. He is the most successful songwriter in the history of the world. Today he celebrates his 82nd birthday. His name is Paul McCartney.

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