David's Daily Devotion for September 28

September 28, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, September 28.

On September 28, 1968, the Beatles’ song “Hey Jude” became the #1 song in the world. Many consider it the greatest of all the great songs that came from that group in the ‘60’s. And for many, it was their one and only connection to that name ”Jude”. But there was another.

David's Daily Devotion for September 27

September 27, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, September 27.

This devotion is being posted as preparations are being made for See You at the Pole prayer rallies at schools everywhere. Here are some scriptures on prayer for this day of prayer.

Colossians 4:2 - Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

I John 5:14 - This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

David’s Daily Devotion for Sept. 26

September 26, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, September 26.

In January of 1990, a church youth group in Burleson, Texas, was having a weekend retreat. On Saturday night they decided to go to their high school to pray. Not being able to get inside, they just gathered around the flag pole.

From that tiny seed has grown the mighty oak called See You At the Pole. And tomorrow morning, millions of students in Texas, around America, and in over 60 foreign countries, will meet on their campuses to pray. That's a God thing!

David's Daily Devotion for September 25

September 25, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, September 25.

How many hours did you work at your job last week? Maybe you're retired and your time is your own. But for you that are still part of the workforce - did you work 20 hours, 40, 60, more? On this day, in 1926, Henry Ford made a revolutionary decision. He limited all of his factory workers to five eight-hour days, a 40-hour work week.

David's Daily Devotion for September 22

September 22, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Friday, September 22.

Do you ever question God? Do you ever have questions about His fairness, His justice, His will? Have you ever asked Him, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Today, we focus on a story that raises these kinds of questions.

David's Daily Devotion for September 21

September 21, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, September 21.

This Sunday at First Baptist Center, we'll sing a fragment of a song that has a unique history. The song is called "Hallelujah."

David's Daily Devotion for September 20

September 20, 2023 - Good Morning. It's Wednesday, September 20.

This morning I'll sing a song at a memorial service for a friend. He endured a long illness that left him a shut-in for the last months of his life. During those several months, I had several opportunities to visit him. He loved gospel music, so I'd bring my guitar and we'd share some favorites.

David’s Daily Devotion for September 19

September 19, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, September 19.

David's Daily Devotion for September 18

September 18, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, September 18.

If you're a faithful reader of these little daily devotions, you noticed that I didn't post one last Friday. I had one ready, but when I got up that morning, my wife uttered those four dreaded words, "The Internet is down!" But today my service is back up, so I share this light, inspiring thought.

David's Daily Devotion for September 14

September 14, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, September 14.

I've always loved storms. When the thunder starts to rumble and the lightning starts to flash... I go outside! It's a wonder I'm still alive to write this. Last night we had a nice little storm and, as I set on the porch and watched it, I was reminded of a story about wind and rain and floods - a story that ends a famous sermon.

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By Bro. David Mathis