Category Archives: I’ve been thinking

‘HOT TAKE’ ON PROVERBS 18.1-2…

Posted on March 21, 2025 by PastorDave

“Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all judgment. A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his own opinion.” ~Proverbs 18.1-2 I read these words day before yesterday in my Daily Encounter … Continue reading →

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Rose of Sharon

Posted on June 20, 2024 by PastorDave

We have these two Rose of Sharon(s) blooming in full view looking out our kitchen window. So we look at them often. They are beautiful in their own right, but I can’t help being reminded to live every moment of … Continue reading →

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CHRIST: The Rejected One Becomes The Savior [Acts 2.23, 36; 4.10-11]

Posted on May 25, 2024 by PastorDave

CHRIST IN GENESIS | Lesson 15 | Lesson Notes / Talking Points Read Genesis 42-50 & Acts 2.23, 36; 4.10-11 ‘CHRIST IN GENESIS’: MAKING THE CONNECTIONS & SETTING THE CONTEXT 1/ We now come to the end of this brief … Continue reading →

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“…we drew a circle that took him in…”

Posted on April 24, 2024 by PastorDave

I have remembered my long-time dear friend and former Pastor [now Pastor Emeritus], Hershael W. York, quoting this little poem before in his sermons, relating it to his father, Wallace York. And then, in a recent conversation, he referenced it … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Caregivers

Posted on March 26, 2024 by PastorDave

“And they came to Capernaum. And when He was in the house, He asked them, ‘What were you discussing on the way?’ But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the … Continue reading →

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A GENTLE HEART | Pastor J. R. Miller (1840-1912)

Posted on March 2, 2024 by PastorDave

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart.” Matthew 11:29 “By the meekness and gentleness of Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:1 “The fruit of the Spirit is . . . gentleness.” Galatians 5:22 “Let your gentleness be evident to all.” Philippians 4:5 “Be … Continue reading →

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‘Deconstruction’ = ‘The Way of Cain’

Posted on February 29, 2024 by PastorDave

I fear that so much of what is nowadays called by the self-exalting and self-vaunting ‘deconstruction’ or ‘ex-vangelical’ is nothing other than the age-old ‘way of Cain’ (Jude, verses 8-11): willful rejection and rebellion against what they know in their … Continue reading →

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PRAYING: OUR TRUE EXERCISE OF OUR TRUE FAITH IN GOD

Posted on February 27, 2024 by PastorDave

And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him. ~Hebrews 11.6 You have to exercise faith to really, truly pray. … Continue reading →

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Don’t be the pesky little gnat

Posted on February 18, 2024 by PastorDave

I came across this quote by Pastor Mark Dever the other day, and it got me to thinking…“So many times I’ve seen men, particularly young men, act as if real leadership is shown in correcting others. That’s why young men’s … Continue reading →

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No ‘self-made’ men

Posted on January 31, 2024 by PastorDave

God does not call, choose, or use a ‘self-made’ man. Anyone who seeks to be a ‘self-made’ man has only a mess with which to work to begin with, and only a bigger mess to make for all his efforts. … Continue reading →

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