By Bro. David Mathis

David's Daily Devotion for May 19

May 19, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Friday, May 19.

One way to chart where you are in your life is the kind of questions that people ask when they run into you. As a young adult it's often, "Do you have a photo of your new baby?". Before long it's, "How's your son doing in college?", and then, "Do you have a photo of your new grandchild?", followed closely by, "How's retirement treating you?", and finally, "How's the arthritis?". But there's a period early on when the typical question is, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"

David’s Daily Devotion for May 18

May 18, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, May 18.

Today is Graduation Day!  No, not at our local high school, or at nearby Stephen F. Austin University.  It's the graduation at our church's daycare!  This morning, a crew of four and five-year-olds will march in to the sound of "Pomp and Circumstance", wearing their miniature caps and gowns. It's going to be quite the memorable moment!

David's Daily Devotion for May 17

May 17, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, May 17.

Tonight, I'm going caroling. No, not Christmas caroling! I haven't lost my mind just yet. My adult choir, one Wednesday night each month, skips our usual mid-week rehearsal, and goes caroling, goes out to sing gospel songs in the front yards of shut-ins. It's the best thing since the invention of sliced bread!

This evening, we'll be sharing favorite hymns with our longtime church organist, Alice West, who is no longer able to attend services. It's going to be a sweet time of song, and a fun time of fellowship.

David's Daily Devotion for May 16

May 16, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, May 16.

As a young minister, I attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. One of my favorite courses was called "Comparative Religions", a study of the history and beliefs of all the faiths around the world. Here in America, we not only see a cross section of ethnic groups and languages, but also religions. Ministers - and we are all ministers, by the way - need to be prepared.

David's Daily Devotion for May 15

May 15, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, May 15.

A few weeks ago, a member of my choir was blessed to take a trip to Israel. Today at 11:30 at First Baptist Center, she will share stories and photos of her adventure. It's the monthly Third Monday luncheon for the Golden Harvest Senior Adult Community Club. A free lunch will be followed by gospel music and the special program. Any senior is warmly welcome.

Here's some facts about the Holy Land -

David’s Daily Devotion for May 9

May 9, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, May 9.

We focus today on a man who had to wait 70 long years for a job. Are you good at waiting? I'm not. They say that patience is a virtue, but it's not one of my strengths. This man, let's say his name is Charles, was four years old when his mom got her job, let's say it was queen. And last weekend this man finally got to wear the crown, after 70 years of waiting.

David’s Daily Devotion for May 8

May 8, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, May 8.

Something very special and kind of cool happened last Friday here in Center, Texas. A photograph was taken on our town square. Doesn't sound that special, you say? Well, here's some background.

On May 5, 1923, a panoramic photograph was taken on that same square. It showed a bustling town with hundreds of people, scores of Model-Ts, lots of horses, and even a team of oxen. Exactly a century later - last Friday, May 5, 2023 - that new photo was taken. Cool, right?

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