Archive for Dave's Blog
Put away your phone
This past Saturday evening was humbling. My family and I enjoyed a peaceful walk around the neighborhood before the sun laid down in the bed of clouds above our heads. My entire Saturday was consumed with my iphone. Yes, you read that correctly. Recently, I’ve purchased a few apps that have captivated my attention. I [...]
Stop! and Worship
Each day, I’m learning to STOP and worship the God of my salvation. As a minister and staff member of the church…you would think it’s easy to do this. Trust me, it’s not. Days in church offices often get full with answering emails, counseling, taking calls, and attending meetings. Take that and add preaching plus [...]
How can we get through suffering?
I’m typing this with a broken heart as many of my students are suffering over the tragic loss of one of their friends this week. We really can’t anticipate suffering. When it happens, we are caught in a storm of confusion, pain, and sorrow. I addressed the issue of suffering and Christ this past Monday [...]
A short note to students
Students (Past, Present, and Future) I just spent a few moments in prayer for you. Of course, I didn’t mention each of you by name, but I prayed for you nonetheless. It’s Wednesday afternoon and I’m sitting by myself in the BRIDGE room. In just a short while, 6th and 7th grade students will join [...]
My last day of 29
Tomorrow, I will be 30 years old. Today is my last day of being 29. Here are some of my thoughts on my last day of being in the “20 club.” Life gets sweeter as I get older. Last night, Brooke reminded me of the grace of God. As I grow older, my love grows [...]
Why today is good
Today is good. It’s good for us only when we value the sacrifice of our Savior. It wasn’t good for the Father as He had to turn away as His blazing wrath was poured out on the cross of His Son. It’s good for us as we received the perfect exchange of His righteousness for [...]
Everyone has issues
Everyone has issues. As each day arrives and departs like an unforeseen plane; I’m drawn to the reminder of God’s grace over me. As I continue to grow older, I’m more aware of my own issues. In all honesty, we all have sins that continue to haunt us like body odor to a hormone-consumed teen. [...]
What really matters
This evening, God’s grace allowed me to take Eden to the playground. With the wind in her hair, she giggled with toddler like joy as I pushed her on the swing. When we got home, we ate dinner together and watched one of HER shows before bedtime. As I’m typing this, she is lost in [...]
Humbled by a Baptism
This morning, God humbled me by a baptism. As a student pastor, I often have the joy and honor of baptizing students. I love it. I love seeing the eyes of God’s redeemed children radiate like a bright star in the midnight sky. As they step into the waters of His grace…His church witnesses what [...]
Another treasure to add
This past weekend was incredible. I can’t think of another word to describe it. Seeing students in awe of the ONE who redeemed them was a treasure to add to the box that holds His salvation in my heart. I absolutely love being a youth pastor. God, the Spirit moved to bring attention to God, the [...]
