Category Archives: I’ve been thinking

“I WILL BE YOUR GOD!”

Posted on February 4, 2021 by PastorDave

“YOU SHALL BE MY PEOPLE, AND I WILL BE YOUR GOD!” ~Jeremiah 30:22 I read this Pastor Richard Sibbes excerpt recently in the February 1 reading of Voices From The Past, volume 2, edited by Richard Rushing [Banner of Truth]. … Continue reading →

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Judges … then Ruth – you never know what God is doing behind the scenes and under the cover of your darkness…

Posted on February 1, 2021 by PastorDave

JUDGES … THEN RUTH! Just a powerful conviction and encouragement. In my Daily Time With God, I have been reading through Joshua and Judges. Especially Judges: what a debauched, perverted, raunchy, and dissolute time in Israel’s history. And to think … Continue reading →

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Just a few questions I ask myself at the close of the day…

Posted on January 31, 2021 by PastorDave

JUST A FEW QUESTIONS TO ASK MYSELF AT THE CLOSE OF THE DAY: – Have I recognized the Presence of God and the faithfulness of His ever-renewing mercies to me throughout the activities of this day? – Have I recognized … Continue reading →

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Cleansing ourselves from every defilement of body AND spirit…

Posted on January 31, 2021 by PastorDave

“Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.” ~2 Corinthians 7.1 We are to make every effort and implement every means God … Continue reading →

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“MY ONE-WORD RESOLUTION” or “MY ONE WORD” | Part 1

Posted on January 31, 2021 by PastorDave

Course: Spiritual Exercises Title: Lesson #5 – “My One-Word Resolution” or “My One Word” | Part 1 “MY ONE-WORD RESOLUTION” or “MY ONE WORD” Part 1: The Spiritual Exercise of Making Holy Resolutions & Introduction to “My One-Word Resolution” “Spiritual … Continue reading →

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What I must pray for every day without fail / part 6

Posted on November 27, 2020 by PastorDave

Spiritual Exercises Lesson #4 / part 6 (Please see Lesson #4 / parts 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 for preceding Lesson content…) WHAT MUST I PRAY FOR EVERY DAY – WITHOUT FAIL? Read Matthew 6.5-15 “And when you pray, you must … Continue reading →

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ThanksGiving Reflections on “Friends”!

Posted on November 27, 2020 by PastorDave

THANKSGIVING REFLECTIONS ON FRIENDS! Yes, we are commanded to give thanks always for all things [Ephesians 5.20], and we do. But there is also much good and spiritual improvement in having special days and occasions when we put a pause … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Three Kings … a study in brokenness

Posted on November 1, 2020 by PastorDave

I just finished reading A Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards. The subtitle of his book is “a study in brokenness.” The ‘three kings’ in the ‘tale’ are Saul, David, and Absalom. So, with any degree of Old Testament … Continue reading →

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What I must pray for every day without fail… part 3

Posted on October 25, 2020 by PastorDave

Spiritual Exercises Lesson #4 / part 3 (Please see Lesson #4 / parts 1 & 2 for preceding Lesson content…) The 10 ‘Prayer Prompters’ Here is a summary of the 10 prayer prompters – then we will begin to address … Continue reading →

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What I must pray for every day without fail / part 2

Posted on October 25, 2020 by PastorDave

Spiritual Exercises Lesson #4 / part 2 (Please see Lesson #4 / part 1 for the preceding Lesson content…) The 10 ‘Prayer Prompters’ Here is a summary of the 10 prayer prompters – then we will begin to address them … Continue reading →

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