Pastor Dave’s Pondering: Searching and Searching

Going into the tomb, they saw a young man in a white robe seated on the right side; and they were startled. But he said to them, “Don’t be alarmed! You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised. He isn’t here. Look, here’s the place...

April Fools!

For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (I Corinthians 1:18, The New Revised Standard Bible) I have talked to a number of pastors, some of whom have been at this a lot longer than...

Pastor Dave’s Ponderings

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who doesn’t need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. (II Timothy 2:15, The Inclusive Bible) In relating my spiritual journey, I am always careful to include the origins of my deep...

Pastor Dave’s Ponderings: A Season of Groaning

We know that the whole creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time. Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as (children), the redemption of our...

Pastor Dave’s Ponderings: Puerto Rico

Now, sisters and brothers, we want to tell you how God’s grace has been given to the churches in Macedonia. In the midst of severe trial, their overflowing joy and deep poverty have produced an abundant generosity. (II Corinthians 8:1-2, The Inclusive Bible) Most...