Author Archives: Pastor David

About Pastor David

I have served as Senior Pastor of Mt. Haley Church of God since August 2010. Before entering the ministry, I was a college math instructor at various schools in central Indiana. In my spare time, I enjoy baseball, chocolate, science fiction television, and Sports Illustrated. My wife Tara and I have been married since July 2005.

Truth for Those Who Work

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Pastor David

“Just show us the Father, and that will be enough!” So Phillip requested Jesus, prompting the response found in John 14:8-17.  What does this conversation have to do with Pentecost, local ministry opportunities, and Pastor David’s lost flash drive?  There’s … Continue reading →

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What do you want?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Pastor David

We have been spending a lot of time in John’s gospel during our Sunday morning services lately.  At the beginning of that gospel, when Jesus had attracted his first two disciples, this startling question is recorded: Turning around, Jesus saw … Continue reading →

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Prayer for Those Who Believe

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Pastor David

In John 17:20-26, Jesus prayed for those who would believe in his message.  That includes believers today, of course!  What lessons can we learn from this prayer?  How does Jesus’s prayer affect our everyday lives today?  And what crazy acronym … Continue reading →

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Peace for the Confused

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Pastor David

Have you ever been confused about life?  Have you wondered where God is in the midst of your daily struggles?  You’re not alone:  Jesus’s disciples felt the same way after his crucifixion, something Jesus prepared them for in John 14:23-29.  … Continue reading →

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May Youth Update

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Pastor David

“Rain, Rain, Go Away!” Hasn’t it been wonderful with all the rain God has blessed us with?  It just makes us appreciate the warmth of sunshine all the more! Michigan – you have to love it! Needless to say, we need some … Continue reading →

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Purpose for Those Who Follow

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Pastor David

A disciple is one who follows someone else.  What happens when the one being followed disappears from the scene?  This is the situation foreseen by Jesus in John 13:31-35, a passage dripping with emotion in which Jesus prepares his disciples … Continue reading →

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What is Ordination?

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Pastor David

Last October, I reported to you that the Credentials Committee of the Church of God in Michigan had approved me for ordination.  I was indeed ordained at the state’s General Assembly meeting in November, and now we are in the … Continue reading →

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How to be a Levite: Reading Scripture

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Pastor David

This past Sunday, a group of us worked together on the practice of reading scripture in worship.  Reading scripture is something that should be taken seriously and done well, because the Bible is the primary way that God speaks directly … Continue reading →

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Persistence

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Pastor David

The other day, I saw a bug in my office.  Normally, I exterminate such pests without a second thought, but this time was different.  This time, I was already deep in thought working on this week’s sermon, and the bug … Continue reading →

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Clarity for Those Who Listen

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Pastor David

Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and his sheep know his voice.  Do you consider yourself one of his sheep?  Do you make a practice of listening for the Lord’s voice?  Take a few moments to read John 10:22-30, and then … Continue reading →

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