October 17, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, October 17.

I love crossword puzzles. And every day I try to complete the one from The New York Times. It’s the “gold standard” - the best of the best. I grew up in Houston and started doing the Houston Chronicle crossword when I was a kid. Good puzzle. But not the best. But the best that a South Texas boy could get his hands on.

October 13, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, October 13.

On this day, in 54AD, the Roman emperor Claudius died. And a new emperor came to power. An emperor named Nero. And a whole new level of persecution began for the young Christian Church.

October 11, 2022 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, October 11.

In the Bible there are stories of at least ten people who were raised from the dead. The Old Testament prophet Elijah raised one of them, as did the prophet Elisha. In the New Testament Peter brought Tabitha back to life and Paul gave life back to Eutychus. But the majority of those ten lucky people were raised by Jesus. Can you name them? Most people can only name one. And He is the subject of today's devotional... Lazarus.

October 7, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, October 7.

Our annual county fall festival started yesterday. I had the blessing to be in our church ice-cream booth as the festivities began and I’ll be there when everything ends on Saturday night. We’re enjoying perfect weather, our remodeled town square looks beautiful, and all signs point to the biggest and best “Poultry Fest” ever!

October 5, 2022 - Good Morning!  It's Wednesday, October 5.

What was your favorite Bible story as a child?  Was it "Jonah and the Whale"?  Or "Daniel in the Lion's Den"?  Maybe it was "Noah and the Ark.” My favorite, for obvious reasons, was always “David and Goliath.”