Author Archives: PastorDave

Where does a prophet go to resign?

Posted on July 23, 2022 by PastorDave

1 Kings 19.1-21 | Sunday School Lesson Notes/Talking points Elijah: Where does a prophet go to resign? Read 1 Kings 19.1-21 I / MAKING THE CONNECTION This story is the sequel and follow-up to our last lesson from chapter 18: … Continue reading →

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With Joy I Heard My Friends Exclaim

Posted on July 20, 2022 by PastorDave

This coming Lord’s Day will mark the 5th anniversary of our uniting with our church body, Buck Run Baptist Church, to worship and serve God in company with them. I know I have told this story at other times and … Continue reading →

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“Mom, I love you!”

Posted on June 25, 2022 by PastorDave

“Mom, I love you!” Our Mom turns 93 tomorrow, 6/26. Mom has been the sweetest model and influence of love and grace in my life and the life of my other five brothers and sisters. I have told people for … Continue reading →

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“I love you for love’s sake…”

Posted on June 17, 2022 by PastorDave

“I love you for love’s sake…” I’ve been wanting to tell this part of our love story for years, but am just now getting to it. This is where the marriage chapter of our love story began with my proposal … Continue reading →

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Five Simple, Essential Questions to Ask of Every Text

Posted on April 28, 2022 by PastorDave

I have developed these Five Simple, Essential Questions to Ask of Every Text by teaching and training myself over years of daily Bible reading, study, and meditation. These are the questions I have asked of the text as I sought … Continue reading →

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Tribute to my Friend, Shirley Fields

Posted on February 8, 2022 by PastorDave

Shirley was [and still is and will be forever] my dear sister in Christ, treasured friend, and faithful fellow servant of the Lord and our church for decades. Her matriarchal and motherly influence extended far beyond her own large family … Continue reading →

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Biblearc PATH Courses: Certificates of Completion

Posted on January 4, 2022 by PastorDave
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“My One-Word” for 2022: INCREASE

Posted on January 1, 2022 by PastorDave

“MY ONE-WORD” FOR 2022: INCREASE Since 2015, I have made it a practice to adopt and practice what I call “My One-Word Resolution.” Instead of trying to remember and implement a number of resolutions – which all too often I … Continue reading →

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PHILEMON: The Gospel of Redemption, Reconciliation, Restoration

Posted on December 22, 2021 by PastorDave

In a day when there is so much conflict, division, and brokenness in all our relationships with one another, Paul’s personal appeal to Philemon on behalf of Onesimus still rings so true as a guide and model for redemption, reconciliation, … Continue reading →

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“Thank you for another year of sharing God’s Word and leading us to hunger for the Word of God!”

Posted on December 21, 2021 by PastorDave

19 December 2021 My Christian Brothers & Sisters [CBS] Sunday School class presented me with this card and message at the conclusion of our Sunday School lesson: “…Thank you for another year of sharing God’s Word and leading us to … Continue reading →

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