Author Archives: PastorDave

The Depths of Israel’s Apostasy

Posted on August 1, 2026 by PastorDave

Joshua/Judges/Ruth | Lesson 6 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Judges, chapters 17-21 I | INTRODUCTION / CONNECTIONS / CONTEXT 1 / As we have already learned, the Book of Judges is divided up into three distinct larger sections—though each … Continue reading →

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The Downward Spiral of Israel’s Apostacy, part 2

Posted on July 25, 2026 by PastorDave

Joshua/Judges/Ruth | Lesson 5 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Judges, chapters 6-16 The Downward Spiral of Israel’s Apostacy, part 2 I | INTRODUCTION / CONNECTIONS / CONTEXT 1 / As we have already learned, the Book of Judges is … Continue reading →

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The Downward Spiral of Israel’s Apostacy, part 1

Posted on July 18, 2026 by PastorDave

Joshua / Judges / Ruth | Lesson 4 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Judges 3.7—5.31 The Downward Spiral of Israel’s Apostacy, part 1 I | INTRODUCTION / CONNECTIONS / CONTEXT 1 / This is now the second of four … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Judges / Israel’s Roots of Apostacy

Posted on July 11, 2026 by PastorDave

Joshua / Judges / Ruth | Lesson 3 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Judges 1—3.6 Introduction to Judges / Roots of Israel’s Apostacy I | INTRODUCTION / CONNECTIONS / CONTEXT 1 / BRIEF EDITORIAL NOTE: I have titled this … Continue reading →

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Taking the Land (Joshua, chapters 6-12)

Posted on June 20, 2026 by PastorDave

Joshua / Judges / Ruth | Lesson 3 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Joshua, chapters 6-12 |Taking the Land I | INTRODUCTION / CONNECTIONS / CONTEXT 1 / In our first lesson, we set the historical timelines we are … Continue reading →

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50 years ago today! | 18 June 1976

Posted on June 17, 2026 by PastorDave

Yes! The Big Golden 5-0! 50 years ago today! My, how time flies when you’re so in love [and we are!] and having so much fun [and we have!]! “…still crazy after all these years…!” That’s 18,250 glorious days of … Continue reading →

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My loving, personal tribute to my long-time true Friend, Bobby Creiglow

Posted on June 15, 2026 by PastorDave

MEMORIAL WORSHIP SERVICE FOR BOBBY CREIGLOW 25 July 1926—4 June 2026 [NOTE: We conducted a memorial worship service for my long-time true friend, Bobby Creiglow, on 12 June 2026. I have included a brief order of service, link to his … Continue reading →

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OTD | 11 June

Posted on June 11, 2026 by PastorDave

On this day, 11 June… Today marks the 9th anniversary of our very first visit to Buck Run Baptist Church where we now worship and serve the Lord. In 2017, this day was a Lord’s Day. I had resigned my … Continue reading →

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The ‘Gatorade Guy’

Posted on June 8, 2026 by PastorDave

“For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you” [Philemon, verse 7]. “…for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such … Continue reading →

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Crossing into the Land | part 1

Posted on June 6, 2026 by PastorDave

JOSHUA/JUDGES/RUTH | Lesson 1 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Joshua, chapter 1 Crossing into the Land | part 1 I | INTRODUCTION / CONNECTIONS / CONTEXT 1 / We are beginning today with a new course of study. For … Continue reading →

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