Author Archives: Pastor Dave

     The daily devotional from Moody Bible Institute, Today in the Word, this month focuses on the lives of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph and looks at how God kept the promise He made to Abraham in spite of the deceit, … Continue reading →

     Construction sites are typically very noisy with all the heavy equipment and tools and workers. That’s why the scene described in I Kings 5:13–6:7 of the construction of the temple under the leadership of Solomon is so incredible. … Continue reading →

     When Adam and Eve succumbed to Satan’s temptation and  disobeyed God’s clear directive to not eat of the ” tree of the knowledge of good and evil” (Gen. 2:16,17), they were really declaring their “independence” from God. From that … Continue reading →

     In the Anchor Devotional June 13th devotional from “Haven Ministries,” Rev. Curry Pikkaart told the “story of some Detroit passengers who were waiting to take off and were listening to their flight attendant welcoming them. She stumbled repeatedly over which … Continue reading →

     A central issue that  caused the American Civil War (1861-1865) was slavery, not merely on a moral basis but also due to the economics of slavery and the political control of that system involving states’ rights. The Dred Scott vs … Continue reading →

     Last week we looked at “Why Do Birds Sing?”  We found that many have quite a repertoire and sing for a number of reasons: to attract a mate, to stake out a territory, to warn others of danger, … Continue reading →

     Last week we looked at “Why Do Birds Sing?”  We found that many have quite a repertoire and sing for a number of reasons: to attract a mate, to stake out a territory, to warn others of danger, … Continue reading →

     We recently had the privilege of spending time with our children and grandchildren (including a great granddaughter) in Oregon–always a blessing!  On Mothers’ Day, after attending a really great church service and a dinner to celebrate the day, … Continue reading →

     We have the joy of listening to the springtime mating songs of the birds which have returned from their winter habitat to nest in our area. Since we have several birdfeeders, a water source, and lots of trees, … Continue reading →

     How disturbing to witness the current displays of antisemitism across our nation, especially in the protests being held on many of our elite university campuses, with  signs and shouts of “From the River to the Sea,” a universal … Continue reading →