By Bro. David Mathis

David’s Daily Devotion for May 4

May 4, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, May 4.

In 1885, a courthouse was built in Center. It was designed by an immigrant from Ireland, who, in its design, echoed the castles of his homeland. 138 years later, The Shelby County Courthouse remains one of the most interesting and beautiful buildings in Texas. And it is an appropriate setting for an event that is as old as America.  

David's Daily Devotion for May 3

May 3, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, May 3.

We continue with a brief series leading to tomorrow's National Day of Prayer. Our focus today is on the most famous prayer in history - The Lord's Prayer. It's found in two places - a short version in the gospel of Luke, and the longer, more familiar version in Matthew.

David's Daily Devotion for May 2

May 2, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, May 2.

Countdown to the National Day of Prayer in T-Minus Two Days! If you're one of our local readers, we hope you'll join us on Thursday at noon in front of the historic Shelby County Courthouse. Wherever you live, I'm sure there will be a NDP close to you. If not, then you can just create your own! Here's some scripture verses about prayer, to get you in the mood.

David's Daily Devotion for May 1

May 1, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, May 1.

Seventy years ago, President Dwight Eisenhower declared a National Day of Prayer on July 4.  Forty years ago, President Ronald Reagan decided it would happen each year on the first Thursday of May. And so, this Thursday at noon, you’re invited to join us in front of our historic courthouse for the National Day of Prayer.  If you’re reading this in Shelby County, Texas, we'll be looking for you! If you’re one of our far-flung readers, look for an event in your area.

David's Daily Devotion for April 28

April 28, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Friday, April 28.

I love the book of Proverbs! Theologians agree that King Solomon - a man known for his wisdom - wrote most of these wise little truths. There are a few long passages in Proverbs - like the famous description of a godly woman in chapter 31 - but most of the book features single verse, bite size thoughts to live by. Here are a few of my favorites for you to chew on today . . .

9:10. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

David's Daily Devotion for April 27

April 27, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, April 27.

On this day in 1820, the legendary composer Ludwig Beethoven composed a piece that every young piano student ends up playing, sooner or later. It’s called “Fur Elise” - you know it - and it’s probably the most played piano piece in history. It wasn’t published until 40 years after the maestro was laid in his grave, and we can assume that every time a young pianist plays it (badly), that Beethoven spins in that grave!

What movie has been seen by the most people in history? (Titanic)

David’s Daily Devotion for April 26

April 26, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, April 26.

Wednesday is my early morning. One of my church's three weekly men's prayer groups meets every Wednesday at 6am at an area restaurant. We usually have about 20 guys there. A nice mix - young and old, working and retired, church members and guests. It's always a blessing for me to sit at that long table and see all the conversations going on. Small talk, mostly, but some big talk, too. For over a year now, God has been working through this gathering, working in the lives of these men.  

David's Daily Devotion for April 25

April 25, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, April 25.

Last Sunday at First Baptist Center, we added a new song to our worship repertoire - “Holy Forever”. Written in 2022 by Chris Tomlin and Phil Wickham, it’s a simple, powerful song of praise. I encourage you to check it out. Here are some of the lyrics -

A thousand generations falling down in worship
To sing the song of ages to the Lamb
And all who've gone before us
And all who will believe
Will sing the song of ages to the Lamb

David's Daily Devotion for April 24

April 24, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, April 24.

This morning we take a look at an amazing "coincidence" and we focus on an amazing passage of scripture.

The King James Bible was published in 1611. William Shakespeare, at that time, was regarded as the world's greatest playwright. Four centuries later, he still is. And, 400 years later, the King James translation is still the "Bible of choice" for many Christians. So, here's that amazing coincidence.

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