Author Archives: Pastor Dave

While we often are frustrated with having to protect all our plants, shrubs and trees from the resident whitetail deer herd, we also get rewarded by observing them over the course of the year to see their changes of “coats” … Continue reading →

After the death of Moses, God commissioned Joshua to guide the Israelites into the Promised Land where they would face many challenges. God said to Joshua: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be … Continue reading →

One of my special memories of our family’s camping trip in Europe in 1985 was visiting the American military cemetery in Luxembourg where some 5,076 of our soldiers who gave their lives in WW II are buried. The scene was … Continue reading →

A key battle took place in Europe in 490 B.C. that brought freedom and democracy to Europe. It was the “Battle of Marathon,” in Greece, as they fought for freedom against oppression and slavery. After the battle, legend has it … Continue reading →

I was rototilling our garden last week when I noticed only one of the two wheels was driving the tiller. I had tried to turn one direction and the tiller just wanted to spin in a circle—kind of like having … Continue reading →

This past Wednesday we had the “opportunity” to help transport children for the annual AWANA “Destination Unknown.”  Each vehicle load of children and two adults was given a list of Bible verses which provided clues to find a business or … Continue reading →

We had a very unique and blessed opportunity yesterday as we participated in a special church service for the installation of our new pastor, Ed (and Mary) Quillin.  Having retired from Pastoring at Three Lakes Community Bible Church near Troy, … Continue reading →

What has ears but cannot hear?  One answer, of course, is corn!  There are also a couple others given in Scripture.  Note the Psalmist’s description of idols: “They have mouths, but they cannot speak; They have eyes, but they cannot … Continue reading →

   Rebecca Manley Pippert, noted Christian author and speaker was auditing a course at Harvard entitled “Systems of Counseling.” They were looking at a case study in which the therapist, using psychodynamic psychotherapy, helped the patient uncover a hidden hostility … Continue reading →

     If you were to ask the average person on the street for a definition of the word “adoption,” he or she would probably reply, “It’s a married couple’s legally taking a child of other parents and making him or … Continue reading →