Author Archives: Pastor Dave

     The Psalmist David wrote: “For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very … Continue reading →

     Last week I mentioned that Kathy and I were asked to share the history of how Faith Bible Church began (for their 70th anniversary).  Then a month later,  we went to Three Lakes Community Bible Church (where I … Continue reading →

     When you think about “history class” from your high school days, what kind of memories do you have–good or bad?  Kathy and I had a U.S. History teacher in high school that was very, very dry and boring. … Continue reading →

“THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS”      I can’t begin to imagine the emotions Erika Kirk was feeling as she walked up to the podium in front of nearly 100,000 people (plus millions across the globe viewing from their homes) to … Continue reading →

     Last week I quoted Erika Kirk saying, in response to the assassination of her husband Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, “You have no idea what you’ve unleashed!’  Well, yesterday we witnessed just how prophetic that statement proved … Continue reading →

     Last Thursday I received the latest newsletter from Charlie Kirk of Turning Point USA.  As you all surely know (it was the main news item of the week), he was assassinated last Wednesday, Sept. 10,  in Orem, Utah as … Continue reading →

     This past weekend our town, Libby, Montana, hosted its 9th annual “Clash of the Carvers” competition. This year we had twenty of the world’s top chainsaw carvers here to display their amazing talents and make their finished products … Continue reading →

     If you can use either phrase, “I have to” or “I get to” to begin the following, which would you choose? “…go to the dentist”, “…go to the baseball game”, “…spend two weeks in Hawaii”, “…attend church”, “…go out … Continue reading →

     Often, when I awaken early, say 4:30 to 5:00 a.m., I find it hard to get back to sleep but also find it a special time of prayer and planning for Bible studies, devotionals, or sermons. Just recently, … Continue reading →

     My wife and I took a walk through the woods this past Sunday afternoon. The temperature was in the low 80’s with a gentle breeze blowing and the fragrance emanating from the ponderosa pine and Douglas fir was … Continue reading →