Author Archives: PastorDave

DAILY TIME WITH GOD – “Let me see your face, let me hear your voice!”

Posted on February 5, 2019 by PastorDave

DAILY TIME WITH GOD When our Lord Jesus Christ taught us to pray, He instructed us to get alone with our Father – just Him and me – and shut down and shut out all the other distractions to my … Continue reading →

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O, the pure delight!

Posted on February 1, 2019 by PastorDave

I am fascinated by Jesus Christ’s praying. He was, of course, the Perfect Pray-er. And, I should be imploring Him to teach me to pray just like His disciples implored Him [Luke 11.1]. But, I am interested and intrigued by … Continue reading →

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Jesus – tempted like we are!

Posted on January 22, 2019 by PastorDave

Jesus was tempted just like we are! Just like Jesus – you, too, can expect the fiercest, most vicious attacks of temptation to sin – especially during those seasons when you are most fervently committing yourself to love God with … Continue reading →

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SOS

Posted on November 29, 2018 by PastorDave

Several weeks ago, we conducted and I attended a special service to give three of our young interns the opportunity to preach. This was to fulfill a seminary class assignment [also taught by our faithful pastor, Hershael W. York], but … Continue reading →

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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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