Author Archives: Pastor Dave

Our vehicles have all sorts of warning lights and sounds to let us know of an impending problem with major systems such as electrical, cooling, gas, oil pressure, etc.,  before we incur serious damage from a system failure. Newer models … Continue reading →

 One of the most precious promises in God’s Word, and one that is given repeatedly, is “I will be with you.”  For example, when God spoke to the nation of Israel through the prophet Isaiah, He promised: “When you pass … Continue reading →

We just returned from a trip to Oregon to visit family. It is always a joy to see the kids and grandkids and go watch some of their sporting events. Our grandson, Luke, even got to compete in a tricycle … Continue reading →

What an amazing thing to observe the attention given to one NFL quarterback over the past couple months. Even if you are not a sports fan, you can’t help but have heard of the uproar caused by Tim Tebow of … Continue reading →

 “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter.”  That is a quote from the one we honor today in the United States, Martin Luther King, Jr.  He obviously didn’t remain silent about the … Continue reading →

Since none in our family was able to make it for Christmas this year, and since we like to do jigsaw puzzles, we decided to get some new ones to work on over the holidays. We were a bit discouraged … Continue reading →

While we shopped at a local grocery store this weekend, a couple of the workers were scraping off the nativity scene that had been painted on the window (by our neighbor).  I couldn’t help but think as the figures disappeared … Continue reading →

 The day after Christmas is apparently the third busiest shopping day of the year, after Black Friday and the Saturday before Christmas.  Some go for the discount after-Christmas bargains, but many go to return or exchange gifts for a variety … Continue reading →

 I had the privilege of teaching a course one spring for the “International Messengers” training center here in the Libby area where missionaries are prepared for ministry in Eastern Europe. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting these dedicated folks and still stay in … Continue reading →

Minneapolis pastor and author John Piper, wrote on the eve of his prostate surgery, “Don’t waste your cancer. You will waste your cancer if you refuse to think about death.”  A whiff of fatality is a great gift, because it … Continue reading →