Author Archives: PastorDave

What You Want For Me…

Posted on June 24, 2018 by PastorDave

O, Lord of earth and Heaven above, O, Ruler of all history – reveal to me your will of love, and show me WHAT YOU WANT FOR ME!   I may not be a giant tall or very influential be … Continue reading →

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You’re the Dawn of My New Day [Song of Solomon 2.17 & 4.6]

Posted on June 19, 2018 by PastorDave

You’re the dawn of my new day! You have chased my night away! You have taught my heart to love by your simple giving way! You have set this prisoner free from living only just for me! So, you shall … Continue reading →

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“WOW! That’s my wife!”

Posted on August 26, 2017 by PastorDave

Dearest Debbie, My Dove! August 20 is your birthday. You and I know how many-th this one is. But, what it means to me is that it is another year I have had the privilege and pleasure of sharing and … Continue reading →

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What must I pray for every day…without fail?

Posted on August 19, 2017 by PastorDave

WHAT MUST I PRAY FOR EVERY DAY – WITHOUT FAIL? One of the great difficulties I struggle with in praying is just the vast immensity of what I can pray for – and what I think I should pray for. … Continue reading →

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Happy “New Birth”Day to Me!

Posted on August 12, 2017 by PastorDave

Yes! Happy “New Birth” Day to Me! Today is August 12th. The Lord saved me on this day! It was Thursday night, August 12, 1965. I remember it was Thursday night because the next day would have been “Friday the … Continue reading →

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By His Stripes We Are Healed! A poetic parable of substitution

Posted on June 27, 2017 by PastorDave

By His Stripes We Are Healed | from Isaiah 53.5 and 1 Peter 2.24 A Simple Song of Experience Isaiah 53.5: …and by His stripes we are healed. 1 Peter 2.24: …by whose stripes you were healed. A prisoner sits … Continue reading →

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“Today…you will be with Me in Paradise!”

Posted on June 26, 2017 by PastorDave

Luke 23.39-43  |  “Today – you will be with Me in Paradise!” Jesus said to this repentant criminal, “TODAY – YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE!” In so doing, He made two promises to him – and for him…in … Continue reading →

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My One Absolute

Posted on June 19, 2017 by PastorDave

My One Absolute | from Isaiah 54.10 KJV A Simple Song of Experience “For the mountains shall depart and the hills be removed, but My kindness shall never depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of My peace be removed,” … Continue reading →

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For My Father | From Proverbs 2, 3, 4

Posted on June 18, 2017 by PastorDave

1/ The words of wisdom are words of life, and they shall do me good. They keep me from the paths of sin, and lead my soul to God. There is no knowledge nor wisdom true, there is no profit … Continue reading →

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“Father, forgive them!” Being forgiven…and forgiving

Posted on June 18, 2017 by PastorDave

Luke 23.32-43  |  “Father, FORGIVE THEM!”  |  Being forgiven…and forgiving The name Victoria Ruvolo probably won’t mean anything to you, but in Suffolk County NY, she has become the model and minister of FORGIVENESS. Late one evening in November 2004, … Continue reading →

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