Author Archives: Pastor Dave

   “And it came about that while they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her first-born son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because … Continue reading →

What would you say makes Christianity distinct from all the world religions?  I believe we can answer that in one word: Jeshua (Jesus Christ, our Savior).  There has never been another person like that little baby boy who was placed … Continue reading →

  One of the songs which we used to sing at Bible Camp is entitled, “And the Ducks Go By.”  At first glance it may seem to be “just a fun camp song,” but I have been thinking about the … Continue reading →

Anybody need a box of trophies?  While I was pastoring at Three Lakes Bible Church, we acquired numerous trophies from our Three Lakes Christian School drill team and our softball and volleyball teams. We even had a trophy case to … Continue reading →

  Watching the recent debate among republican presidential candidates moderated by CNBC really brought out the obvious contrast between two world views: one based on secularism and humanism, where “everyone does what is right in his own eyes” (cf Judges … Continue reading →

  In the television singing competition called “The Voice,” each judge chooses a team of 12 from the “blind auditions.” Then each judge has to pair them up for a “battle round” where he has to pick one of each … Continue reading →

A preacher, a paramedic, and a post-mortem practitioner (also known as a mortician), went hiking together…. (Use your imagination and finish the story!).  Actually, they did! I took my neighbor, a paramedic, and our funeral home director, on a hike … Continue reading →

This date is the supposed date when Christopher Columbus “discovered” America in 1492 when he “sailed the ocean blue.”  His story is one of great hardship, Christian faith, and courage. He has been crowned with worldwide acclaim and we in … Continue reading →

“LAW VERSUS GRACE”      One of the blessings we as pastors experience, and one that helps us to be steadfast, and not throw in the towel when discouragement comes—and it always does—is humble servants in the local assembly who are … Continue reading →

We just spent a week in Oregon where we got to take in one granddaughter’s volleyball match, a grandson’s soccer match and baseball game, another granddaughter’s soccer match and two of our son’s high school volleyball team’s matches.  One of … Continue reading →