Author Archives: PastorDave

Just a few questions I ask myself at the close of the day…

Posted on January 31, 2021 by PastorDave

JUST A FEW QUESTIONS TO ASK MYSELF AT THE CLOSE OF THE DAY: – Have I recognized the Presence of God and the faithfulness of His ever-renewing mercies to me throughout the activities of this day? – Have I recognized … Continue reading →

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Cleansing ourselves from every defilement of body AND spirit…

Posted on January 31, 2021 by PastorDave

“Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.” ~2 Corinthians 7.1 We are to make every effort and implement every means God … Continue reading →

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“MY ONE-WORD RESOLUTION” or “MY ONE WORD” | Part 1

Posted on January 31, 2021 by PastorDave

Course: Spiritual Exercises Title: Lesson #5 – “My One-Word Resolution” or “My One Word” | Part 1 “MY ONE-WORD RESOLUTION” or “MY ONE WORD” Part 1: The Spiritual Exercise of Making Holy Resolutions & Introduction to “My One-Word Resolution” “Spiritual … Continue reading →

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What I Must Pray For Every Day Without Fail – full lesson text

Posted on December 27, 2020 by PastorDave

Spiritual Exercises Lesson #4 WHAT I MUST PRAY FOR EVERY DAY … WITHOUT FAIL! Read Matthew 6.5-15 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the … Continue reading →

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What I must pray for every day … without fail / part 7

Posted on November 29, 2020 by PastorDave

Spiritual Exercises Lesson #4 / part 7 (Please see Lesson #4 / parts 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 & 6 for preceding Lesson content…) WHAT MUST I PRAY FOR EVERY DAY – WITHOUT FAIL? Read Matthew 6.5-15 “And when you pray, … Continue reading →

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What I must pray for every day without fail / part 6

Posted on November 27, 2020 by PastorDave

Spiritual Exercises Lesson #4 / part 6 (Please see Lesson #4 / parts 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 for preceding Lesson content…) WHAT MUST I PRAY FOR EVERY DAY – WITHOUT FAIL? Read Matthew 6.5-15 “And when you pray, you must … Continue reading →

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ThanksGiving Reflections on “Friends”!

Posted on November 27, 2020 by PastorDave

THANKSGIVING REFLECTIONS ON FRIENDS! Yes, we are commanded to give thanks always for all things [Ephesians 5.20], and we do. But there is also much good and spiritual improvement in having special days and occasions when we put a pause … Continue reading →

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What I must pray for every day without fail… part 5

Posted on November 15, 2020 by PastorDave

Spiritual Exercises Lesson #4 / part 5 WHAT MUST I PRAY FOR EVERY DAY – WITHOUT FAIL? Read Matthew 6.5-15 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Three Kings … a study in brokenness

Posted on November 1, 2020 by PastorDave

I just finished reading A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards. The subtitle of his book is “a study in brokenness.” The ‘three kings’ in the ‘tale’ are Saul, David, and Absalom. So, with any degree of Old Testament … Continue reading →

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What I Must Pray For Every Day Without Fail, part 4

Posted on November 1, 2020 by PastorDave

Spiritual Exercises Lesson #4 / part 4 (Please see Lesson #4 / parts 1 & 2 & 3 for preceding Lesson content…) WHAT MUST I PRAY FOR EVERY DAY – WITHOUT FAIL? Read Matthew 6.5-15 “And when you pray, you must not be … Continue reading →

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