By Bro. David Mathis

David’s Daily Devoyion for Aug. 28

August 28, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, August 28.

I was all set to focus my devotion today on the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, the historic event that occurred on August 28, 1963, and featured Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech.  But then something happened last night that changed my mind, something amazing, something incredible, something exceedingly rare.

David's Daily Devotion for August 24

August 24, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, August 24.

What makes a great singing voice? Well, the answer depends on the context. If we're talking about a great choral voice, it's the ability to add to the choir's sound without "sticking out". But, if we're talking about a soloist - especially in popular or gospel music - it's the ability to "stand out", to be distinctive, to be unique, to be... one of a kind.

David’s Daily Devotion for Aug. 23

August 23, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, August 23.

George Bernard Shaw, the famed Irish writer, once said, "England and America are two countries divided by a common language."  Every once in a while, I'll catch a British TV show and between the accents and the vocabulary sometimes it seems like they're speaking another language besides English.

David’s Daily Devotion for Aug. 22

August 22, 2023 - Good Morning. It's Tuesday, August 22.

Last Friday night, a good friend of mine went on to Glory.  Her name was Dorothy, but everyone called her Dot.  She was 96 years young.  And if we had to find one word to describe her, it would be the word . . . JOY.  She always had a welcoming smile, a twinkle in her eye, even in times of trial and tragedy, even on days of challenge and change.  

David's Daily Devotion for August 21

August 21, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, August 21.

I'm focused this morning on the opening lines of famous books. When you begin to read a book it's a bit like meeting a new person - and you know what they say about first impressions. The author has just a few pages, a few paragraphs, maybe just a few lines to grab your attention, to draw you into their story. A strong opening line makes all the difference. Here's a few...

David's Daily Devotion for August 18

August 18, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Friday, August 18.

Today is National Mail Order Catalog Day. Why did they choose August 18th? Because, on this day in 1872, Montgomery Ward issued the first retail catalog. It was only one page, and featured only 163 items. Just five years later, the "wish book" had grown to 150 pages, and boasted over 3,000 items. Americans could use the catalog to buy clothing, toys, tools, even entire houses. And consumers were promised "satisfaction guaranteed or your money back". Wards invented that slogan.

David's Daily Devotion for August 17

August 17, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, August 17.

Seven years ago, I didn't know very much about Center, Texas. I was serving at a church near Texarkana, when I received a phone call from a man named Carl Smith. He was chairman of a committee at First Baptist that was searching for a Minister of Worship. At the end of that call, I still had lots of questions about Center, but I had a very positive impression... of Carl Smith!

David's Daily Devotion for August 16

August 16, 2023 - Good Morning. It's Wednesday, August 16.

Tomorrow at 2:00 pm, First Baptist Church of Center, Texas will host a memorial service for our pastor emeritus, Carl Smith. Bro. Carl chose several songs for us to sing, and I have the blessing of singing one by the gospel artist, Andrae Crouch. "My Tribute" will certainly be a tribute to the life that our pastor lived.

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