Devotionals from Dad
I am a simple man that wants to be able to share short 5 to 6 minute Christian devotions based upon my own personal life experiences. The devotionals have been created for my children and grandchildren, however I am hopeful that many others will find them inspirational.
Episodes
315 episodes
Fair Trade
A few years ago I had a passion for drag racing, some might even have accused me of having an addiction to drag racing. My first race car I spent a lot of time making it look good. It had a beautiful blue paint job, but it was an all steel car ...
The Candy Dish
At my church, just outside the sanctuary is everyone's favorite stopping place, the candy dish! It is nearly always filled with a soft peppermint candy. If you have attended my church any time at all you know exactly what I am talking about. Th...
Just Do It
In 1988 Nike launched, “Just Do It” a marketing campaign that became more than just a slogan; it was a motivational message that inspired people to overcome their limitations. The very first commercial featured 80-year-old runner Walt Stack jog...
Some Day
I think all of humanity, even those of us who are devoted Christians, have at one point in our lives faced a difficult trial and struggled with why is this happening to me or even why is this happening to my loved one? My wife is currently in o...
Distracted Driving
Modern cars today are filled with devices that can cause distracted driving. Built-in touchscreens, digital dashboard displays, and GPS navigation systems are the primary devices that can cause dangerous driver distraction. Infotainment touchsc...
Pretty Please
When my daughters were still young girls I could always tell exactly when they wanted something from me. First of all they would become suddenly very obedient. They would clean their rooms without being told to, they would volunteer to do the d...
My Curse on My Children
On many occasions I have told my children that I changed your diapers when they were young and your going to have to change mine when I get old,... and mine is gonna be bigger and stinky! The reversal of roles in care giving can feel daunting. ...
The Power of "But God"
There have been moments in my life when I have been overcome with the difficult task that is in front of me! I am confident that each of us can think of a moment when we just didn't think we could go on! Maybe your spouse left you or they died ...
Equally Yoked
I got married at a very young age and for all the wrong reasons. My first wife was a beautiful young woman and she was a very well behaved child and young lady. On the other hand I was lucky if I was an average looking and I certainly was not a...
Sinner or Saint
If you have accepted Jesus Christ as your savior you likely will have a memory or a story about the moment you accepted him into your heart. Many people can recall the very day, location and time it happened. I accepted Jesus Christ as my savio...
The Journey of Life
I don't consider myself old, but at 60 years old I have gained a few more life experiences than some. I have have struggled with a marriage that ultimately failed. I have had two infant sons that I have buried. I spent 4 years as a single fathe...
A House Not Made with Hands
The year 2026 marks the 250th birthday of the United States of America. It has become a year long celebration for our nation. I will be the first to tell you that I feel very blessed to have been born in a free nation where I can worship and ga...
Does God have OCD?
I got married at a very young age and for all the wrong reasons. After 8 years my marriage failed. It was during this point in my life, I believe I developed OCD. My life seems to be in chaos, so I did everything I within my power to try and co...
Unanswered Prayer
I am confident that if you are a devoted and faithful Christian you have experienced an unanswered prayer. In the fall of 2020 my father in law, Garland Hendren, was going to the doctor for some health issues, at the time seemed they seemed ins...
Without Saying a Word
I can always tell when I have said or did something that made my wife Joyce unhappy with me. As soon as the words leave my mouth, the expression on her face tells me what she is thinking, without her saying a word! Joyce speaks as much with her...
I am Not Crazy
If you know me very well at all you know that I have a mental illness. I have no official diagnoses and I don't seek medical attention, I just manage my own symptoms. I am sure if I went to a doctor I would be diagnosed with Obsessive Control D...
Finding My Way
Upon occasion I have been to a large office facility and just inside the door is a map of the building with locations for all the office and names of the each person, in each office. Also on the map is a big star with the words “You Are Here.” ...
Every Knee Will Bow
I got married when I was 18 years old and my bride was only 16. I had this dream that if I loved my wife, like my father loved my mother, my marriage could survive anything. I truly thought love conquered all, boy was I ever wrong! My marriage ...
Truth in Love
I have to admit at times I can have a very sharp tongue. Sometimes the sarcasm just flows out of my mouth so quickly and easily, it is amazing! Stupid people really get my sarcasm flowing. Some of my favorites quips of sarcasm are, “I would agr...
The Plans of Men
I am a type A personality. I love to make plans of all I am going to accomplish for the day. Every week almost without exception, I write a todo list for the weekend. My inner control freak gets a bit of a sense of accomplishment, when everythi...
My Beautiful Bride
Many of us have pet names for our spouse. Common pet names include: babe or baby, hun, sweetheart or sweetie, cutie pie, pookie and honey bun. For years I have called my wife, my beautiful bride or my queen and I am her humble servant. All joki...
Living a Duct Tape Life!
My younger listeners you won't remember the TV show Hee-Haw. It aired from 1969 to 1993. Gloom, despair and agony on me was a reoccurring skit on the show. Four moonshiners, typically Grandpa Jones, Gordie Tapp, Roy Clark, and Archie Campbell, ...
Creditability
Every month my credit card company send me a statement that shows what I have purchased and what I owe. With this statement comes a report of my credibility and my credit score. My credit score is calculated by and includes all the actions and ...