Pastor David’s Weekly DevotionalOne of my most all-time-favorite dead people is J.C. Ryle (May 10, 1816 - June 10, 1900).  In 1880, Ryle became the first bishop of Liverpool.  He was a faithful man of...  Read More

Pastor David’s Weekly DevotionalThe true Gospel of Jesus Christ is constantly under attack – either from militant atheists, false teachers or liberal and legalistic Christians.  Consequently, we must ...  Read More

Pastor David’s Weekly DevotionalOne of the most profoundly and routinely helpful books for me on prayer is the book, Valley of Vision (a collection of Puritan prayers).  In my opinion, this book is a ...  Read More

Pastor David’s Weekly DevotionalAs Christians, we must fight to remember how good and gracious the Lord is to us.  This can be all too easy for us to forget as we are preoccupied with the “good things...  Read More

Pastor David’s Weekly DevotionalHave you ever met someone who seemed to have the “gift of discouragement”?  Of course, there is no such spiritual gift, but perhaps we all know someone who tends to be ...  Read More

Pastor David’s Weekly DevotionalSome worship songs are declarations of praise to God.  Other worship songs are dedicated prayers to God.  Still other worship songs resound doctrinal truths about God. ...  Read More

Pastor David’s Weekly DevotionalI believe one of the reasons why so many Christians are disillusioned and/or frustrated with Christian ministry is because they have a wrong perspective of ministry.  O...  Read More

Pastor David’s Weekly DevotionalToday, in many circles, it seems as though offending someone is viewed as the worst possible thing a person can do.  In fact, to be offended has been lofted to almost v...  Read More

Pastor David’s Weekly DevotionalI have heard it said that the only thing worse than thinking everyone’s talking about you is to realize that no one is.  Our contemporary culture encourages us to be co...  Read More

Pastor David’s Weekly DevotionalHave you ever noticed how our culture tries to minimize or soften the reality of sin via the language we use?  Here are some nefarious examples: lying is referred to as...  Read More

Pastor David’s Weekly DevotionalGrowing in godliness can be both exhilarating and discouraging; exhilarating as we see ourselves making tangible steps toward spiritual maturity, and discouraging as we...  Read More

Pastor David’s Weekly DevotionalContrary to popular opinion, Jesus was not anti-religion.  He observed Jewish traditions and holy days, He attended services at the synagogue, He affirmed and fulfilled...  Read More