By Bro. David Mathis

David's Daily Devotion for March 10

March 10, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, March 10.

In 1968, Lyndon Johnson was president, the Vietnam War was raging, Andy Griffith was the #1 TV show, the Beatles were still together, and Sandy Yarborough started working at First Baptist Church of Center, Texas. This Sunday, during our 10:15 worship service, we’ll celebrate Sandy’s 55th anniversary as a secretary on our church staff.

David's Daily Devotion for March 9

March 9, 2023 - Good Morning. It’s Thursday, March 9.

On this day, last year, I received a message from relatives in Maryland. My youngest sister had passed away. The news was not unexpected, but you're never fully prepared for that message. On that day I posted this devotion. I hope it will speak to you on this day.

Today my subject is family. During our lives we may have several families - spouses, children, second marriages, step kids, grand kids, etc. But my focus this morning is on the family we grew up with - mom, dad, brothers, sisters.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast

March 7, 2023 - The Community Men’s Prayer Ministry of First Baptist Center is celebrating its one year anniversary with a breakfast on Wednesday, March 8 at 6am at Estrella Restaurant, 224 Tenaha Street. Dr. Tim Watson, interim pastor of First Baptist, will share a brief word of encouragement. Any man is warmly welcome!

David's Daily Devotion for March 3

March 3, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, March 3.

Yesterday I drove a group of senior adults on a trip to the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum in Shreveport - a beautiful and unique building from the 1930’s. Just a couple of miles away is another old building called the Municipal Auditorium. Doesn’t ring a bell? Well, I’ll bet you’ve heard of the famous radio show that broadcast from there - the Louisiana Hayride.

David's Daily Devotion for March 2

March 2, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, March 2.

This Sunday, our Youth Praise Team will be leading us in worship at First Baptist Center. A worship song written in 2018 will be part of that service. It's called "Build My Life". The composer, Pat Barrett, a worship leader in Atlanta, Georgia, was inspired by the story that Jesus told in the famous Sermon on the Mount. You know the story...

David’s Daily Devotion for February 28

February 28, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, February 28.

Quick!  What word is found the most times in the Bible?  Forget about the little ones like “and” or “the” - what meaningful word occurs more than any other word in God’s Word?  Got an answer ready?  OK, here we go!

In 5th place - the word “people”, 2270 times. Proverbs 29:11 - “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin condemns a people.”

4th - “Israel”.  2750 times.  Isaiah 46:13 - “I will establish my salvation in Zion, my splendor in Israel.”

David’s Daily Devotion for February 27

February 27, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Monday, February 27.

On this day, ten years ago, Texas lost a favorite son. Van Cliburn was one of the greatest pianists of the modern era, and easily the most famous. In 1958, at the tender age of 23, and at the heart of the Cold War, he won an international piano competition in Moscow. The tall, lanky Texan became the toast of Russia and a worldwide celebrity.

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