feeding the baby birds
While in my parents backyard this past week I enjoyed observing the birds. They were small birds, maybe sparrows. The birds made a nest in a small bird house that my parents provided them. Momma and papa…
Dave with Brian Peterson
This week Dawn and I saw Brian and Anna Peterson at Sierra View Presbyterian Church. You might remember that Anna's life hung in the balance due to complications while giving birth. She went into a coma, and it…
Pray for Colorado and for Colorado Springs
You may have seen the alarming news that Colorado Springs is on fire! We never thought the city we live in would get caught in such a big fire.
Friends of ours have already lost…
Fresno High School
This weekend Dawn and I enjoyed the opportunity to see a number of old friends at my 35th Fresno High School reunion. Where did all the years go!?!
I read once that one of the main reasons people to…
The fish is taking a risk - you could say it's an act of faith
I've been thinking recently of how easy it is for me to become fearful rather than to live by faith. Fear is a common problem, and…
On the US side getting ready to cross into Nogales, Mexico
Dawn and I enjoyed a great time in Tucson and Nogales with the three couples we are in conversation with about the possibility of joining our team on the San…
Mexico Border Crossing
Today is a big day for us!
We are driving from Phoenix to Tucson to meet with an American couple who are exploring God's call on their life. Together we are looking at whether our team on the San…
Dawn (my traveling partner) and Dave
I'm traveling with my wife, Dawn now. We are in Phoenix. I've been on the road a great deal lately. There are some things I like about traveling. I enjoy making new friends, and connecting…
Dave sharing about our border ministry at New Valley Church on a previous visit in December
Dawn and I are looking forward to worshipping with friends at New Valley Church in Phoenix today. I must say that I'm not looking forward…
Pastor Leo (far right) & Luis sharing with Marvin
It was so encouraging to be with Pastor Leo Nevarez, and to hear him tell his story. Addicted to drugs and strung out, he was headed in the wrong direction. God in…