Author Archives: Pastor Dave

     We just returned from a trip to Oregon to visit family, take in some track meets, and attend the high school graduation for our granddaughter, Lacey, from North Clackamas Christian School. It was a very special time but … Continue reading →

     When we attended the Celebration of Life Service for my brother-in-law this spring, one of his classmates from high school in Polson, Montana was there. I knew that Bill liked to run in marathons so I asked him–half … Continue reading →

     Some airline passengers were waiting to take off from Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) and were listening to the flight attendant welcoming them. She stumbled repeatedly over which destination cities they were bound for; but then an authoritative voice came over … Continue reading →

     Every spring we have lots of plants to share with others. We have a large vegetable/flower garden and this time of year lots of “volunteers” pop up, providing plants to give to fellow gardeners. These “volunteers” are the … Continue reading →

       Footwork is very important in most sports–football, basketball, soccer, track, tennis, etc.  Since I have been involved for many years coaching tennis, I know how crucial it is to be able to move your feet with small quick … Continue reading →

     One of the many spring-time projects on our property is pruning the fruit trees. We have five down and four to go. But when we conquer the last one, we are only “finished” for this spring. Next year … Continue reading →

     If you knew that you had less than a week to live, what would you spend your time doing?  With whom would you spend it?  Jesus obviously knew His time had come to fulfill His mission of becoming … Continue reading →

     In our area, and I presume across the nation, during the shutdowns resulting from the Covid pandemic, yard signs, “FAITH OVER FEAR,” began showing up (along with “BACK THE BLUE” when some cities and states were calling for … Continue reading →

“PASS IT ON”      The winter of 1996-1997 was a severe one here in northwest Montana. We had anywhere from 13 to 18 feet of snow (depending on where you lived) and some very cold temperatures. That spring (1997), … Continue reading →

     What kind of return are you getting on your investments?  You probably need to get at least 4 percent just to keep up with inflation. So, the goal is to get at least 5% or more.  Whether you invest … Continue reading →