Author Archives: PastorDave

His Perfect, Precious Blood

Posted on September 22, 2018 by PastorDave

HIS PERFECT, PRECIOUS BLOOD! A Simple Song of Experience “For you know that you were redeemed from your empty way of life inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious Blood of … Continue reading →

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THE GOD WHO CAN

Posted on August 16, 2018 by PastorDave

THE GOD WHO CAN! [a simple Song of Experience by Dave Parks] Mark 9.22-24 [ESV] ~ “…But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us.” 23 And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who … Continue reading →

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We pray because God is where we can’t be – and does what we can’t do!

Posted on July 5, 2018 by PastorDave

I still remember that time in my life when I so powerfully learned this lesson. It was early 70s, and my younger brother was in the Air Force and stationed in Thailand. He was going through some severe life trials … Continue reading →

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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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