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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.

Putting in the Time

   Even though I handed over the coaching responsibilities of the high school tennis team several years ago, I have continued to help out as a volunteer and enjoy working with the teens and pray that I can have a … Continue reading

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Signs of His Second Coming

We had a special treat when our son and family were here to visit recently. We got to spend a couple days at the cabin on Crystal Lake (half-way between Libby and Kalispell) where Kathy and I spent our wedding … Continue reading

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Living Water

  A daily ritual at our place during the summer months is watering flowers and setting sprinklers for the lawn and vegetable garden. We enjoy having flowers and fresh garden produce, but that also means we are committed to providing … Continue reading

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The Aroma of Life and Death

While our son and family were here this past week, we hiked up into the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness area where we had a major forest fire last summer that caused a number of families to have to evacuate their homes. … Continue reading

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Why Do Birds Sing?

   At this stage of summer, about 5 a.m. we awake to the crowing of a rooster at the neighbors, followed by the crows which begin a big ruckus around 5:30 a.m., at which point I usually have to get … Continue reading

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Find Your Niche

    Our youngest grandson Luke, who just finished 6th grade, loves sports of all kinds. He is currently playing baseball and although he is one of the team’s pitchers, he primarily plays shortstop for his defensive skills. There are … Continue reading

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The Cost of Freedom

  Towering above New York Harbor is the Statue of Liberty. For more than 100 years, the stately lady, with freedom’s torch held high, has beckoned millions of people who are choking from the stifling air of tyranny and oppression. … Continue reading

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“I Just Thank You, Father, for Making Me Me”

    We are definitely living in a crazy time with some people not satisfied with how they were born biologically and decide to change sex, thinking they were really meant to be something other than how God made them. And … Continue reading

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The Father Heart of God

We had the privilege of spending a few days with our family in Oregon this past week. In a world where the concept of “family” has become so confused and perverted from God’s design, it becomes even more meaningful and … Continue reading

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Spiritual Photosynthesis

We normally have an indoor plant on our kitchen table. We try to turn it often so that it grows symmetrically.  Since plants are dependent upon energy from the sun, they turn to reach the sunlight.  We usually have a … Continue reading

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