David's Daily Devotion for January 6

January 6, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Friday, January 6.

On this day, in 1836, a portrait painter named Samuel Morse demonstrated a machine that would transmit messages electronically. He called it the telegraph. It was the first time in human history that that had happened. It changed the world.

David’s Daily Devotion for Jan. 5

January 5, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, January 5.

The Christmas holidays are over, but the biggest part of Texas winter is still to come. Texas winters are unpredictable. You're never sure what you're gonna get. It could be three months of mild weather, with no hard freezes, or it could include a week like we endured two winters ago, with ice and snow and temps in the single digits. You just never know about a Texas winter.

David's Daily Devotion for January 4

January 4, 2023 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, January 4.

David's Daily Devotion for January 3

January 3, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Tuesday, January 3.

This is a time of year when a lot of us are thinking about “time”. How can we use our time more wisely? How can we better organize our time? And then there’s that question that comes to all those of a certain age - How much time do I have left?

David's Daily Devotion for January 2

January 2, 2023 - Good Morning! It’s Monday, January 2.

Our Daily Devotions have been on a two-week holiday break. Hope you and yours had a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! This morning we begin the fourth year of sending out these little thoughts. Thank you to all our email readers and to those who follow the devotions on Shelby County Today and Face Book. I appreciate each one of you and pray that our daily connections will be a blessing to you in 2023.

First Baptist Church Welcomes 450 to Journey to Bethlehem

David’s Daily Devotion for Dec. 16

December 16, 2022 - Good morning! It’s Friday, December 16.

Beginning Monday, I’ll be taking a short break from these little thoughts. A time for family and a time to recharge. The Daily Devotions will be back on Monday, January 2, 2023 - our fourth year! Until then, I leave you with a few of my favorite Christmas quotes -

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear!” - Buddy the Elf

David's Daily Devotion for December 15

December 15, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Thursday, December 15.

When you think of great hymn stories maybe you think of John Newton standing on the deck of his slave ship before he was amazingly saved - and wrote Amazing Grace. Or maybe you think of Horatio Spafford standing on the deck of an ocean liner looking out at the spot where his family's ship went down - before he went back to his stateroom and, in his grief, wrote It is Well With My Soul. The greatest story behind a Christmas carol isn't nearly that dramatic... but it is memorable.

David's Daily Devotion for December 14

December 14, 2022 - Good Morning! It’s Wednesday, December 14.

Have you ever wondered why God created angels? What is their purpose? How are they different from us? I recommend Billy Graham’s book “Angels”. It answers questions like these and is a fascinating read. He reminds us that, above all else, angels were created to do God’s will. The word angel means “messenger” and they certainly serve that purpose in the Christmas story as they share the good tidings with Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds.

Center's First Baptist Church Christmas Eve Service

December 13, 2022 - First Baptist Center, 117 Cora, welcomes the community to a candlelight service at 5:00pm on Christmas Eve. We invite your family to join our church family for all the favorite carols, a children’s sermon, and a Christmas message from our pastor.

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