June 21, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, June 21.
Each Sunday at 9am, I have the privilege of sharing a Bible lesson over my church's broadcast network. The focus of that lesson last Sunday was the story of a boy named Samuel, a boy who would grow up to be a great prophet of God.
June 19, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, June 19.
Today is a federal holiday that celebrates freedom. Growing up in Texas, I've always known about "Juneteenth." On this day in 1865 in Galveston, a general named Granger read the Emancipation Declaration. President Lincoln had declared freedom for the slaves two and a half years earlier, but news traveled slowly back then.
June 16, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Friday, June 16.
This Sunday, June 18th, is Father's Day. And June 18th just happens to be my father's birthday. That happens once in awhile, and I'll certainly be remembering him this Sunday - as I know you'll be thinking of your dad.
June 15, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, June 15.
On June 15, 1976, something totally unexpected occurred - a Major League Baseball game was rained out. Not that unexpected, you say? Happens all the time, you say? Well, this particular game, called off for rain, was set to be played in the Astrodome - indoors!
June 14, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, June 14.
I'm writing today's devotion from New Orleans, the site of this year's Southern Baptist Convention. 13,000 delegates have gathered in the Big Easy to tackle some questions that are far from easy.
June 13, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, June 13.
Each Sunday evening our church family meets for a time of fellowship, praise and worship, testimony, prayer, and a Bible study from our interim pastor, Dr. Tim Watson. Last Sunday night, Bro. Tim's text was Matthew 13:1, a verse that I didn't remember hearing before. It says this - "And on that day, Jesus went and sat by the sea."
June 12, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, June 12.
On June 12, 1942, a young girl turned thirteen. One of her birthday gifts was a small book with a lock on the front, a diary. She began writing in it that very first day, but wondered how the happenings of her humdrum life could ever fill its' pages. Less than a month later, the life of Anne Frank changed forever.
Starting next Monday, we'll return to our regular Daily Devotion format. But I pray you've enjoyed this week, filled with some of my favorite scriptures. I'd love to hear what your favorite Bible verse is - drop me an email! Here's my final five, as we head into Day Five of our Vacation Bible School. Let the Word of God speak!
*I John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.