Author Archives: Pastor Dave

     In 1953, a fledgling company, Rocket Chemical, set out to create a rust-prevention solvent and degreaser to use in the aerospace industry. Working in a small lab in San Diego, California, it took them 40 attempts to get … Continue reading →

     Sometimes in the springtime here in Northwest Montana, we experience some flooding if the mountain snowpack melts too quickly due to an early warm rain, especially if the creeks still have ice on them and there is nowhere for … Continue reading →

     One morning at family devotions, a dad read a story about  the creation account in Genesis and related how God “formed man of the dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man … Continue reading →

     While attending Montana State University (go Bobcats!), I took a course in Thermodynamics in which I learned two basic laws: “The Law of the Conservation of Mass and Energy” and “The Law of Increasing Entropy.”  I came to … Continue reading →

     Like much of the United States, we are experiencing some very hot, dry weather with highs each day between 90 and 100 and often a hot wind to go with the heat.  One of the challenges during such … Continue reading →

     Many of you are old enough to remember Paul Harvey and his news broadcasts.  For many years he was on our local radio station at noon. I remember that when I worked for my brother-in-law in construction, we … Continue reading →

     We as a nation have been blessed beyond measure. We’ve been blessed by God with a wondrous country of immeasurable natural beauty from the rugged, craggy coastlines of Maine and Oregon to the towering majesty of the snow-capped Rocky … Continue reading →

     In what has often been referred to as “The Sermon on the Mount” recorded in Matthew chapters 5-7, Jesus told His disciples: “You are the salt of the earth” and “You are the light of the world” (Mt. 5:13,14).  As followers of Jesus … Continue reading →

     Little children often reject the offer of help, saying, “I can do it by myself.”  While a desire for independence can be admirable, it becomes a problem when it comes to spiritual matters.  Too often we leave God … Continue reading →

     Have you ever noticed the white “arrow” between the “E” and “x” of the Federal Express ( FedEx) logo?  Probably many who have seen the FedEx logo thousands of times have never noticed the arrow, but once you … Continue reading →