Author Archives: Pastor Dave

     While we were out looking for a Christmas tree a week ago, we heard some faint “honking” above us and looked up to faintly see a flock of probably 30-40 geese heading south for the winter, flying about … Continue reading →

     I can remember what my father-in-law would say when that first snowfall came during hunting season in the fall. He would call it “trackin’ snow,” meaning it will be much easier now to not only spot a deer or elk … Continue reading →

     Probably most of us had an abundance of food on our Thanksgiving table and we likely ate more than usual and, like the turkey, were “stuffed.”  When there are so many good things to try, it’s hard not to … Continue reading →

     Probably this coming Thursday many will sit around a table of abundance with family and friends and will give thanks for God’s gracious provisions.  Thankfulness is a marked characteristic of those with a Christian foundation and a biblical worldview.  … Continue reading →

     The spread world-wide of the COVID-19 virus has brought to mind a life or death race by dogsled that took place in Alaska nearly a century ago.  In 1925, an outbreak of the deadly and highly contagious disease … Continue reading →

     Obviously, nothing ever takes God by surprise, and that includes the rebellion of Lucifer and the other angels who followed him or the disobedience in the Garden of Eden by first Eve and then Adam.  From before the … Continue reading →

     One of the unique things about reptiles is that they continue to grow throughout their lives and because their skin (or shell, in the case of turtles), does not grow larger, they shed their skin as they grow.  Snakes … Continue reading →

     Children, with their curious, impressionable minds, are known for questioning things, including parental instructions.  “Why?” and “How come?” are soon part of their limited vocabulary.  Part of the motivation is just to learn what this new, amazing world … Continue reading →

     When I see photos of myself back in high school or college days and then look in the mirror it is hard to believe all the changes that have taken place. I actually used to have dark brown … Continue reading →

     We’ve had several nights with temperatures in the low twenties, so needless to say, our gardening has ended for the year and the trees are also in a beautiful array with their many hues of red, orange and … Continue reading →