(June 27) Hide and Seek
The previous daily devotion dealt with the tactic of the devil as he attempts to lead people astray. At the heart of his strategy is a...
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First Baptist Church of Mustang
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Michael Staton
Jun 24, 20183 min read
(June 25) Are You Falling for the Oldest Trick in the Book?
Adam and Eve reside in the Garden of Eden and enjoy the countless blessings given to them by the Hand of God. All of the beauty of...
Michael Staton
Jun 24, 20182 min read
(Weekend of June 23/24) The Gift of Reconciliation
"When we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son" Romans 5:10 Isn't it amazing that we -- sinners -- can be...
Michael Staton
Jun 22, 20184 min read
(June 22) How to Pray When You Don't Know What to Say
Sometimes prayer feels simple and effortless. Other times, not so much. There are those days when you bow your head, close your eyes,...
Michael Staton
Jun 20, 20183 min read
(June 20) Three Words Every Parent Must Know, part 2
Part One looked at three words that every parent must use in their vocabulary: teach, train, and release. The role of every parent is...
Michael Staton
Jun 18, 20183 min read
(June 18) Three Words Every Parent Must Know
Teach...Train...Release These are three words that every parent must have in their vocabulary. The goal of every God-fearing parent is...
Michael Staton
Jun 16, 20182 min read
(June 16/17) Sing to the Lord
Psalm 100:1-2 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Psalm...
Michael Staton
Jun 15, 20183 min read
(June 15) "Do You Want Me to Turn the Water Off?"
"Do you want me to turn the water off?" This was the question my wife asked me as she called my phone today around noon. This time of...
Michael Staton
Jun 14, 20183 min read
(June 14) Though None Go with Me, Still I Will Follow
"Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." John 6:68 Following Jesus has never been...
Michael Staton
Jun 12, 20182 min read
(June 13) Living with Hope and Boldness
"Since we have such a hope, we are very bold." 2 Corinthians 3:12 The Apostle Paul has an unwavering boldness as he preaches the gospel. ...
Michael Staton
Jun 11, 20184 min read
(June 11) How Lawn Care Shaped My Parenting
One of the things I most enjoy doing is taking care of my yard in the summertime. I generally mow my yard every 4 or 5 days because I...
Michael Staton
Jun 9, 20182 min read
(June 9/10) The Joy of Corporate Worship
One of the great joys of my life is belonging to a church family. I love to gather with brothers and sisters in Christ each Sunday to...
Michael Staton
Jun 7, 20183 min read
(June 7) "Get Back in Line"
When one of my sons began playing on a tackle football team for the first time, he was nervous. He had played flag football before and...
Michael Staton
Jun 5, 20182 min read
(June 5) The Bible's Instruction for Making Better Decisions
"The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice." Proverbs 12:15 Aren't we always shocked when we find out...
Michael Staton
Jun 4, 20184 min read
(June 4) Fruit, Jet Skis, Top 40 Music, and God.
Aging is a funny game. It creeps up on you when you are not looking. Just for fun, this evening I decided to look up the Top 40 songs...
Michael Staton
Jun 4, 20183 min read
(June 2/3) Fighting Fear with Faith
I remember the scene like it was yesterday. There I was, sitting in first grade Sunday School class, the very class where my mom taught....
Michael Staton
May 31, 20184 min read
(May 31) Is it Really Light and Temporary?
Suffering comes in different forms. Sometimes our suffering is physical pain and discomfort. This can be allergies that are not...
Michael Staton
May 30, 20183 min read
(May 29) He Saved Them
Psalm 106:8 says “He saved them for the sake of His name, that He might make His power known” What a statement. Psalm 106 is a psalm of...
Michael Staton
May 25, 20182 min read
(May 26/27) Keep Learning! -- meditation on Psalm 119:18
"Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law." Psalm 119:18 One of my favorite things about attending church on...
Michael Staton
May 24, 20182 min read
(May 24) Learning to Be Grateful -- meditation on Psalm 44:8
"In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to Your name forever." Psalm 44:8 There are two actions mentioned in this...
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