David’s Daily Devotion for Oct. 31

October 31, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, October 31.

David's Daily Devotion for October 28

October 28, 2022 - Good Morning! It's Friday, October 28.

This past Wednesday, my church met in our Family Life Center for a "Fall Family Fellowship". There was a chili cook-off, a costume contest, a pumpkin carving competition, and a fine time was had by one and all. Our church is going through a time of transition right now - we're without a pastor. And in times of transition, times of change, family becomes especially important. When we face challenges, we reach out to family, to those we love - and they reach back to us.

David's Daily Devotion for October 27

October 27, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, October 27.

This Sunday, we’ll welcome the Praise Team from East Texas Baptist University to our church. ETBU is one of eight Baptist colleges in our state. These include Baylor in Waco, Dallas Baptist, Houston Baptist, Wayland in Plainview, Hardin-Simmons in Abilene, Howard Payne in Brownwood, and Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton.

David’s Daily Devotion for Oct. 26

October 26, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, October 26.

On this day, in 1901, a bank robbery occurred in Paris, France. As they exited the bank, the thieves didn’t run away on foot, or ride off on horses. They made their escape in a new-dangled invention called an automobile. They got away in the very first “getaway car”!

So, since a car was used in a criminal act, does that make a car evil? Of course not. A thing is just a thing. It’s all in the way one chooses to use it that makes the difference. And the same thing can be true . . . with the Bible.

David's Daily Devotion for Oct. 25

October 25, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, October 25.

I grew up in Houston, so my favorite baseball team is, of course, the Astros. A couple of nights ago they punched their ticket to this year’s World Series by defeating the New York Yankees. And I was reminded of another Astro game that was played 57 years ago.

David’s Daily Devotion for Oct. 24

October 24, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, October 24.

Have you heard about these people that read the last chapter of a book first? It’s a thing. And now that streaming services put out a whole season of TV shows at one time, I guess they watch the last one of those first too.

The urge to know the future is wired into our DNA. It’s what keeps all those palm readers and fortune tellers in business. But Isaiah 46:9-11 tells us that there is only One who knows what lies ahead.

David's Daily Devotion for October 21

October 21, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, October 21.

This morning, we look at a man who gave up comfort, security, and power - to follow God’s call. This morning, we look at the man, Nehemiah.

David’s Daily Devotion for Oct. 20

October 20, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, October 20.

Yesterday was a good day. I got a hot tip on a camel! In my whole life, I think that was the first time I've written that sentence. But it's true - yesterday I got a line on a camel! Ok, before you conclude that I've completely lost it, let me explain.

David's Daily Devotion for October 19

October 19, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, October 19.

As I write this, it’s 29 degrees outside. I went to bed last night in October, and woke up this morning... in December! Unseasonably cool. But there’s one good thing about this little cold snap. It’s a lot easier to focus on church Christmas projects. We’re planning a community event called “Journey to Bethlehem”, an event that will be a new experience for us and for our community.

First Baptist Center is Sponsoring a Community Trunk or Treat

October 18, 2022 - First Baptist Center is sponsoring a Community Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 30, 6-7pm in their parking lot across from the historic courthouse. Lots of Trunks! Lots of Candy! Lots of Fun! The community is warmly invited. Call 936-598-5605 for more info.

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By Bro. David Mathis