Category Archives: I’ve been thinking

FOLLOWING JESUS – the sequel

Posted on May 24, 2020 by PastorDave

24 May 2020 I am smack in the middle of the third anniversary of probably the most transitional week of my life, and especially of my ministry (and I’m including my wife in this also since we are in and … Continue reading →

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Jesus Christ, The Gospel, and Reconciliation

Posted on September 19, 2019 by PastorDave

Jesus Christ, The Gospel, and Reconciliation The following quotation is from Darrell L. Bock [Tyndale New Testament Commentaries] on Ephesians 2.14-16. While this textual commentary speaks of the conflict, divide, tensions, and even hatred [one of the meanings of the word … Continue reading →

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O God! You are my God!

Posted on February 24, 2019 by PastorDave

Psalm 63.1-4 A Davidic psalm. When he was in the Wilderness of Judah. 1 God, You are my God; I eagerly seek You.I thirst for You; my body faints for You in a land that is dry, desolate, and without water. … Continue reading →

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Six years ago today – and still ‘transfixed on Jesus’ Face’!

Posted on February 10, 2019 by PastorDave

Today is The Lord’s Day, February 10, 2019. I am noting the date and day because today is the sixth anniversary (2013) of our Dad’s dying from here and going Home to Heaven and entering the Presence of Christ. I … Continue reading →

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Why is praying so hard?

Posted on February 8, 2019 by PastorDave

WHY IS PRAYING SO HARD? We all know that we must pray. We are commanded to pray. And, praying is not just a duty, it is our means of personal, interactive communion with God. And, truth be told, we want … Continue reading →

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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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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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