By Bro. David Mathis

David's Daily Devotion for October 3

October 3, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, October 3.

Trinity Church, in lower Manhattan, was built in 1846. And for the next 25 years, it was the tallest building in America. In 1973, it was dwarfed by two new buildings, erected nearby. The twin towers of the World Trade Center had become America’s tallest skyscrapers. On the morning of September 11, 2001, the church sat, literally, in the shadow of those towers. And after they came down, and after the dust had settled, New Yorkers were amazed to see Trinity Church still standing. It was, literally, a miracle.

David’s Daily Devotion For Oct.2

October 2, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, October 2.

Jane Goodall died yesterday. She was 91. Do you know the name? The zoologist, anthropologist, animal behaviorist, writer, filmmaker, was considered the world’s greatest expert on chimpanzees, the animals considered to be the closest relatives to humans.

David’s Daily Devotion for Oct. 1

October 1, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, October 1.

The crisp morning air. The cool evening breeze. The leaves changing color and falling from the trees. October is here and Autumn has begun. The season so nice, they named it twice!

Every time the seasons change, we’re reminded of God’s creation, of God’s control, of God’s plan. Here are some more reminders.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 - To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.

David's Daily Devotion for September 30

September 30, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, September 30.

Sometimes a single pleasant photo, a single positive image, can manage to lift our spirits and make our day. I hope this one lifts your spirit on this day.

David's Daily Devotion for September 29

September 29, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, September 29.

I made a new friend last week. He lives in a beautiful part of Washington D.C. called Embassy Row. The neighborhood got that name because it’s where many ambassadors from around the world have their homes. It’s also the location of a very special church - the National Cathedral.

David's Daily Devotion for September 19

September 19, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, September 19.

Our world is full of senior citizens who are doing their thing and making their mark. Clint Eastwood, 95, is still working as a Hollywood director. Willie Nelson, at 92, continues to make records. Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones turns 82 this year and is planning another tour. And when Donald Trump ends his term, he will set the record for oldest sitting president in U.S. history.

David's Daily Devotion for September 18

September 18, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, September 18.

I recently revisited a poem that I first encountered in college. It’s called “The Peace of Wild Things.” It was written about 60 years ago by a Kentucky poet named Wendell Berry. There’s something in this poem that has always spoken to me. I hope it will speak to you.

David's Daily Devotion for September 17

September 17, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, September 17.

His given name was Hiram, but everybody called him Hank. He was born September 17, 1923 in Mount Olive, Alabama. He would grow up to become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. Happy Birthday, Hank Williams.

David’s Daily Devotion for Sept. 16

Seprember 16, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, September 16.

The highest note ever recorded by a human voice was sung by Audrey Luna, an operatic soprano, in 2017, on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. The pitch was an A above high C. It’s hard to know for sure that she hit that note, since only dogs can hear it (kidding).

David’s Daily Devotion for Sept. 15

September 15, 2025 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, September 15.

“Tinkers to Evers to Chance”. If you’re a fan of baseball, you know that those three names mean only one thing - double plays! In the first decade of the 20th century, these three infielders turned over 500 of them for the Chicago Cubs. The very first one came on September 15, 1902. And they led their team to four pennants and two world series victories.

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