By Bro. David Mathis

David's Daily Devotion for September 8

September 8, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, September 8.

On September 8, 1892, a Baptist pastor named Francis Bellamy published a patriotic poem - a pledge. The Pledge of Allegiance was intended to be part of a very special nationwide holiday, the 400th anniversary of the discovery, in 1492, of America by Christopher Columbus. And it was part of a movement to instill a love for country and flag in the hearts and minds of school children. Within a year, the movement placed an American flag in front of over 25,000 schools. 

David's Daily Devotion for September 3

September 3, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, September 3.

Summer 2026 has been sort of a two-parter here in Deep East Texas. The first part, June and July, were relatively mild, with regular showers. And then came... August. And day after day of triple digits, dry conditions, burn bans. A typical Texas summer. But yesterday morning, at my house, there was a nice long soaking shower, and an even longer one after dark. Cooling, refreshing rain. What a blessing. Thank you, Father!

David’s Daily Devotion for Sept. 2

September 2, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, September 2.

Do you enjoy antique stores? Second to bookstores, they’re my favorite place to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon. Over the last few years, however, I’ve had a few disconcerting moments in antique shops. While walking through the cluttered aisles, I’ll notice something, usually a toy or game, from my own childhood - maybe an Etch-A-Sketch or a View Master or a Magic Eight Ball. And it’s in moments like these that I’m struck by the sobering truth . . . I’m an antique too!

David's Daily Devotion for September 1

September 1, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, September 1.

Here’s another devotional coming to you from New Orleans, Louisiana - The Big Easy - The Crescent City - Paris of the South - The City That Care Forgot... my favorite place. I’ve travelled here a couple of dozen times over the years and had the opportunity to repeat a number of memorable experiences. But there’s one experience that I’ve had only once. The day that I was part of the “Second Line.“

David's Daily Devotion for August 27

August 27, 2026 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, August 27.

Last Sunday morning I had the pleasure of playing a pipe organ for the worship service of a church here in East Texas. There’s nothing quite like the sound and the power of a pipe organ. When the service ended I added a postlude and “let all the stops out”! I chose the classic hymn “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”. I hope it inspired that congregation to move into their week with hearts full of praise. It certainly inspired me, and reminded me of this story.

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