By Bro. David Mathis

David’s Daily Devotion for Mar. 20

March 20, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, March 20. Happy First Day of Spring!

In 1931, British author Eleanor Farjeon wrote a hymn for children. She titled it “A Song for the First Day of Spring”. It was published in a few hymnals but, at her death in 1965, was largely unknown. In 1971, British musician Cat Stevens was making a record album, but needed one more song. Browsing through a bookstore for song ideas, he came upon an old hymn book. Inside he found a simple, lovely hymn about God’s creation that had been written 40 years before.

David's Daily Devotion for March 19

March 19, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, March 19. Our series praising God for His beautiful creation continues today as we approach the first day of spring - tomorrow!

Most of our Daily Devotion readers live here in Shelby County Texas, but there are numerous readers all around the Lone Star State. And a few who are even farther afield. One faithful reader in Yakima, Washington is over 2000 miles away! Thank God for the internet, where anybody, anywhere, can connect with a message from the Word.

David’s Daily Devotion for Mar. 18

March 18, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, March 18.

The first day of spring is just 48 hours away as we continue our series on creation and the Creator. Our attention this morning is turned to the theological term “general revelation”. That’s the idea that God reveals Himself - reveals His nature - through nature, through His creation.

David's Daily Devotion for March 17

March 17, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, March 17. We continue our week-long series leading to the first day of spring. And so it’s appropriate to celebrate a day that’s all about green - St. Patrick’s Day. We’re starting to see a whole lot of green here in deep East Texas. In San Antonio, Texas they dye their river green today. Growing up, if you didn’t wear something green to school on St. Patrick’s day - you got pinched!

David's Daily Devotion for March 13

March 13, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, March 13.

This Sunday I’ll be attending the 85th anniversary of my home church in Houston - Faith Memorial Baptist. It’s the church where I grew up, where my dad was pastor, where my mom was organist, where I had my first ministry job. Looking forward to seeing a lot of old friends and catching up. It should be a great time of fellowship.

David's Daily Devotion for March 12

March 12, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, March 12.

Happy Birthday to hymn writer Robert Lowry, born on this day in 1826 - Happy 200th Birthday! Lowry was a renowned American preacher and pastor. He was also a professor and a publisher. He considered hymn writing just a hobby. But in spite of all his other noteworthy achievements, it is his gospel songs for which he is remembered.

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