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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.

The Perfect Gift

  “Twas the night before Christmas and Santa’s a wreck, How to live in a world that’s Politically Correct? His workers would no longer answer to “Elves.” “Vertically Challenged” they were calling themselves. And labor conditions at the North Pole, … Continue reading

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A Message from Outer Space

  For many years, scientists have had their ears cocked to the sky in a search of voices from outer space. They’ve used telescopes and satellites and huge antennae covering acres in order to try to pick up messages from outside … Continue reading

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Whiter Than Snow

One of the advantages of living in northwest Montana is the fact that we have four distinct seasons, each with its own special beauty.  I always look forward to our first major snowfall–hoping it comes before the end of hunting … Continue reading

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The Joy of Christian Fellowship

  We had the privilege recently of a visit from a Christian couple, Dave and Bonnie Perry.  This past year they moved down from Anchorage, Alaska to a location near Spokane, Washington which is much closer to where we live in northwest Montana. When I … Continue reading

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Adopted as Sons

  My wife and I read Haven Ministries Anchor Devotional each evening before we go to bed. It’s always good to have God’s Word as our focus just before going to sleep. “God’s Word the last word” is a good principle … Continue reading

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You Can’t Eat Tracks!

 My oldest brother (age 80) was here for our annual rifle hunt together. We had some beautiful hikes, covering about 40 miles in the mountains over the five days.  We did see some doe deer and a couple cow elk, but you … Continue reading

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Not What We Expected–But, What God Planned!

 I don’t know how many of you were like me last Tuesday night. I had trouble sleeping, feeling a bit like I had been kicked in the stomach and couldn’t get my breath. My emotions ranged from disappointment, to disbelief, to … Continue reading

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The Storms of Life

We were reminded again last week of the power of nature when “an angry girl named Sandy” slammed the Eastern Seaboard causing unbelievable damage and the loss of a number of lives. Many lost their homes and businesses, and life–as … Continue reading

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Has Technology Really Brought Us Closer Together?

Maybe you’ve received the recent email showing folks “getting together” at a coffee shop, a cafe and restaurant, enjoying the beauty of a museum or a day at the beach, taking in a ball game, having a date with a … Continue reading

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Vote Based on Biblical Values

 Very likely the upcoming  election could be the most crucial our nation has ever faced. Never before have we been at such a crossroads regarding the direction we will head with respect to traditional Judeo-Christian ethics and values.  As evidence … Continue reading

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