By Bro. David Mathis

David's Daily Devotion for November 13

November 13, 2023 - Good Morning. It's Monday, November 13.

My wife and I suffered a loss in our home this past weekend, the loss of a beloved pet. Those who don't have pets, don't always understand the depth of this kind of loss. But those that have experienced the joy of an animal who becomes "part of the family," understand it all too well. Here are some quotes that have encouraged me the last few days. I hope that they are a blessing to you this morning.

David's Daily Devotion for November 10

November 10, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Friday, November 10.

On November 10, 1956, the Marine War Memorial was unveiled near Arlington Cemetary in Washington D. C. Maybe you've been there to see it. Even if you haven't, you know the statue. It's a re-creation of the famous World War II photograph of the marines raising the American flag on Iwo Jima. A fitting way to remember the bravery of soldiers and the sacrifice that they gave to protect our freedom.

David's Daily Devotion for November 8

November 8, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, November 8.

Have you ever received a bouquet of flowers? Have you ever sent one to someone else? Sure you have. That's why the Flower Industry brings in over 100 BILLION dollars each year! But I was thinking this morning about the moment in our lives when we receive the most flowers. I'm speaking of the final moment of our lives and all those flowers at the funerals.

David's Daily Devotion for November 7

November 7, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, November 7.

On November 7, 2017, Audrey Luna, an operatic soprano, was singing on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. That night she produced a pitch that is thought to be the highest recorded vocal note in history - an A above High C. It's hard to know if she really hit that note, since only dogs can hear it (kidding).

David's Daily Devotion for November 6

November 6, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, November 6.

Yesterday, at First Baptist Center, we began our morning worship with the contemporary praise song, "Open Up the Heavens". It's one of my favorite "service starters", with its' upbeat tune, and lyrics focused vertically on God. Speaking of "vertically", this song was written by the Vertical Church Band out of Chicago that burst onto the contemporary worship scene in 2012. "Open up the Heavens" opens with these words, filled with expectation -

David's Daily Devotion for November 2

November 2, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, November 2.

When you walk into most Baptist churches, you'll find a room called The Fellowship Hall. It's a room where the church family gathers, gathers for potluck meals, for special occasions, for, well, fellowship. That's kind of a "church" word - fellowship. It's our word for what the world would call a party. We had a big party at our church last night, a fellowship, and a great time was had by young and old.

David's Daily Devotion for November 1

November 1, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, November 1.

On this day, in 1512, the public first viewed one of the world's greatest artistic achievements - the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Located seven stories above the floor, it's covered with a mural painted by Michelangelo. He toiled for four years to produce the masterpiece, standing precariously on a wooden scaffold, with his neck awkwardly craned backwards.

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