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About Pastor Dave

Until my retirement 2 years ago, I pastored an independent Bible church in Northwest Montana for nearly 38 years. During that time I also helped establish a Christian school, and a Bible Camp. I am married and have children and grandchildren. The Wisdom of the Week devotional is an outgrowth of my desire to share what God is doing in my life and in our world, and to challenge you to be a part.

Precious Memories

“ I’m sure most of you are familiar with the Randy Travis’ song, “Precious Memories.”              “Precious memories, unseen angels              Sent from somewhere to my soul.                 How they linger ever near me                 And the sacred scenes unfold. … Continue reading

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God is Good!

As we were walking across the parking lot at the grocery store last week, a Christian brother passed by and, with a big grin on his face shouted out, “God is good. He can’t help Himself!”  That’s true. God is … Continue reading

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When Will Things Return to Normal?

     That is one of the most often-asked questions during this chaotic, confusing, difficult time in our history with controversy over how to deal with the COVID-19 virus, political polarization in our nation, and wondering who our next president will … Continue reading

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SEEK JESUS

Last week when I went to have a stitch removed in follow-up to my eye surgery, someone whom I encountered had a tattoo on her arm that said “Seek Jesus.” I asked her to tell me about her tattoo and … Continue reading

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SEEING CLEARLY

Inside our eyes, we have a natural lens which bends (refracts) light rays that come into the eye to help us see.  The lens should be clear but as we age, normal proteins in the lens start to break down … Continue reading

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The Christian and Politics

As we approach a very crucial election year, some Christians are still asking:   Should we be involved in politics?  Should Christians vote?  Do our votes even make any difference?  As I think back to the early 1970’s, there were millions … Continue reading

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The Need for Sentinels

  In this world under the curse of sin with predators of all sorts on the prowl for prey to devour, animals must be on the alert for danger at all times in order to survive. Even bird populations must … Continue reading

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Divine Appointments

     A little more than four years ago my wife had to have breast surgery for a cancerous tumor.  Each year since she has had a mammogram to assure that the cancer has not reoccurred. A couple weeks ago she … Continue reading

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The Freedom of Forgiveness

      Competing in the finals this week on America’s Got Talent will be the first “spoken-word artist” (also known as a poet!) to ever compete on AGT.   Brandon Leake, a follower of Jesus Christ who is bold to share his … Continue reading

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I Will Build My Church

    (In Loving  Memory of John Ring…April. 23, 1940—Sept. 1, 2020)      On one occasion, Jesus took His disciples into the district of Caesarea Philippi which had been built by Herod Philippi, son of Herod the Great, at the base … Continue reading

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