Category Archives: I’ve been thinking

OTD, 1973 [4 July 1973]

Posted on July 4, 2025 by PastorDave

I began my pastoral ministry 52 years ago today. My first pastorate of Berea Baptist Church, Hiddenite NC, commenced with their call to me in their Midweek service / business meeting. 1n 1973, the Fourth of July fell on a … Continue reading →

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The Supreme ‘Situation Room’

Posted on June 27, 2025 by PastorDave

The Supreme ‘Situation Room’ for all the events—small and great— that transpire on earth is NOT in any nation’s capital or ‘centcom’ center … BUT in the Heavenly ‘Throne Room’ of the Most High God—the LORD of hosts—(1) and in … Continue reading →

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Dad and me…and Psalm 23

Posted on June 14, 2025 by PastorDave

I treasure this image for so many reasons: [1] it is my Dad; [2] it is my Dad and me; [3] it is a perfect snapshot of our family and spiritual relationship; [4] and it is the last image I … Continue reading →

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“My People”

Posted on June 7, 2025 by PastorDave

“MY PEOPLE” But Ruth said, “Do not press me to forsake you in turning back from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my … Continue reading →

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HOUSE OF GOD, GATE OF HEAVEN | The dream is still running…

Posted on May 24, 2025 by PastorDave

16 Then Jacob awoke from his sleep and said, “Surely The LORD is in this place, and I did not know it.” 17 And he was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is … Continue reading →

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They All Forsook Him … and Fled!

Posted on May 21, 2025 by PastorDave

THE STORY OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST | Lesson 8 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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“(un)Happy Mother’s Day”

Posted on May 8, 2025 by PastorDave

I first wrote and posted this on Facebook in 2015 during my former pastorate as a footnote to an announcement of our services that Lord’s Day. It was well received and widely shared and circulated at that time and proved … 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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