Author Archives: PastorDave

NOT TOO LITTLE | Story Retold by Deborah Parks / Illustrated by Grace Henderson

Posted on May 5, 2025 by PastorDave

I’m so proud to present this Gospel story of Zacchaeus in this beautifully-illustrated book form. As Debbie and Grace explain in “How the book came to be,” Debbie crafted the re-telling of the Luke 19:1-10 story of Zacchaeus’s salvation encounter … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Agony and Prayer in Gethsemane

Posted on May 1, 2025 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 6 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading →

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Gatorade Guy

Posted on April 28, 2025 by PastorDave

“For I have derived much joy and comfort from your love, my brother, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through you” [Philemon, verse 7]. “…for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such … Continue reading →

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“He drew a circle and shut me out- We drew a circle that took him in”

Posted on April 26, 2025 by PastorDave

“He drew a circle and shut me out – Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout; Love and I had the wit to win – We drew a circle that took him in.” ~Edwin Markham I have remembered my long-time dear … Continue reading →

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Observing the Traditional Passover Celebration

Posted on April 24, 2025 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 5 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Passover

Posted on April 21, 2025 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 4 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading →

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“He is NOT here! He is RISEN!”

Posted on April 19, 2025 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 29 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading →

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A Gift of Love…and the Lust for Blood Money

Posted on April 18, 2025 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 3 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading →

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The Evil Cast of Characters Who Killed the Lord Jesus

Posted on April 17, 2025 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 2 These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, … Continue reading →

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The Story of the Passion of the Christ | Table of Contents / Lessons Index

Posted on April 17, 2025 by PastorDave

These messages/Bible study lessons are over 20 years old. There are 34 of these lessons in the series. I prepared and delivered them over 2005-2006 during my former pastorate. And, yes, I confess that I capitalized on the popularity and … Continue reading →

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