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Lent Day 4 "Miracle" finds us at a wedding where they have run out of wine! Jesus comes to the rescue and turns 180 gallons of water into 180 gallons of fine wine! Has the party of your life run out of wine? Invite Jesus to the party and watch what happens! This is the first of seven miracles Jesus performs in the Gospel of John 2: 1-11. During our Lenten Video Series we will take a look at all seven! Grace and peace, Laugh often and Fear not! David! In case you mis

Lent - Day 3 Every Friday during our 40 day Lenten journey we will take a look at one of the "Seven Last Sayings of Christ." Today, we discuss one of the most difficult subject matters Jesus addresses: Forgiveness Last Saying of Jesus Christ #1 - "And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34) Grace and Peace, Laugh often and Fear not! David! Day 1 of Lent – Ash WednesdayLent – Day 2

Lent - Day 2 takes a look at the first of seven "I am" statements by Jesus. "I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst." (John 6:35) What kind of "bread" are you searching for to satisfy you? Grace and Peace, Laugh often and Fear not! David!

Day 1 of Lent - Ash Wednesday! Join me each and every day of the season of Lent (40 days) as we "set our face" toward the cruel crucifixion and glorious resurrection of Jesus. On Day 1 of Lent - Ash Wednesday we focus on Luke 9:51 where we discover Jesus "set his face" toward Jerusalem for the events which would unfold leading to his death and resurrection. What will you set your face toward during this season of Lent? Laugh often and Fear not! David!

24 Challenges for a NEW YOU in 2021 Happy New Year! Hello 2021! Goodbye and good riddance to 2020. The horizon is full of promise, new goals, new resolutions, new ideas, and major accomplishments and achievements are right around the corner!! Woohoo! With that being said… Will 2021 start off with a bang like every other year (2020, 2019, 2018, 2012) only to feel ourselves being sucked back into the “same ol’, same ol’” within days of getting out of the starting gate? St

Ringing in 2021 with Covid is not something I thought I would be doing to start a new decade. I am a Pastor of a Presbyterian Church in Las Vegas, Nevada! That's right - Sin City! Huge "job security" for me! By the way, our sin is no more pronounced, pervasive or perverted than the sin found in your city, town, or village. For the last two hundred and fifty-five (255) days I have led a Community Prayer Group on Facebook (www.facebook.com/groups/commprayergroup Come join us!

Recently I wrote about The Empty Chair which recognized the harsh reality many of us face during the Christmas season: The Empty Chair of a loved around the dining room table or even in the family room who is not with us. "The Empty Chair - Part 2" is a follow-up which discusses the joyful reality of another Empty Chair. Read on... The Empty Chair - Part 2 Twas the Christmas season when all through God’s house The Angels, The Saints were all hurrying and scurrying. No one

Have you ever been asked, "What is the True Meaning of Christmas?" Me too... Here's a true story which took place during the Christmas season in our home a few years ago... The True Meaning of Christmas! When my son Joshua was eight years old, he asked me what I wanted for Christmas during his bedtime prayers. I answered, “As long as I have Mommy, Faith, Lily (our dog) and YOU… that is all I need.” He smiled and we kissed each other good night as we did every night. Julie

"The 25 Days of Christmas" asks a most perplexing question concerning the travels of the Wise Men journeying to Bethlehem as they follow the Star - Why?“Why?”This strange yet sterling star leads the Wise Men every step of the way.They are traveling from the East.Bethlehem would appear first.And yet, the star bypasses Bethlehem and leads them to Jerusalem to meet the jealous and insecure King Herod first.I only have one question…Why?Why would the Star lead the Wise Men to the

I am honored and thrilled to offer to you my eBook - "25 Days of Christmas" for absolutely free! Just fill out the form below and I will get you a copy sent out to you right away!May your journey to the newborn King be full of surprises, adventures and wide-eyed splendor as we follow the Angels' proclamation,“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the L

25 Days of Christmas - Dec. 11th asks one of the most profound questions of all time: "What's in a name?"How about you? What's in your name?“What’s in a Name?”“What’s in a Name?” …and his name shall be calledWonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9: 6)My name is David Wilkes Dendy.A nice two one two syllabic pattern of a name.And I shall be called “Wannabe Professional Tennis Player, Laughing Pastor, Mighty Weakling, Loving Husband, S

The Empty Chair is a post I wrote a number of years ago delving into the sense of loss and grief that accompanies this time of the year for many of us as loved ones who used to "fill" a chair around the living room or the dining room are not present with us this year...May God richly bless you as you hold all those you love and adore close to your heart this Christmas season!Merry Christmas!Laugh often. Fear not.David!A ministry of 4SoulCare - Soul Care for Nomadswww.davidden

25 Days of Christmas - Dec. 9th asks a simple yet profound question: "When is the best time to see the lights?" “Lights”Christmas is my favorite time of the year!I love the lights.Lights on the houses.Lights on the mantle above the fireplace.Lights on the Christmas Tree (Are yours white or colored, twinkling or solid?)Lights in the yardLights, Lights, Lights.When is the best time to see the “Lights?”In the dark…The prophet Isaiah understood the importance of the Light.“The pe

25 Days of Christmas - Dec. 8th delves into how well we respond when we are "told" or "commanded" to do something. Do you "do as you're told"?“Commanded”“When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him…”I remember as a child scowling as these words from parents would invade my hearing,“Do as you’re told.”Who wants to do as they’re told?When I am “told” to do something, I would never disagree or argue “out loud,” but in my mind I am figuring out a wa

25 Days of Christmas - Dec. 7th explores the question of what is the origin and meaning of the name the prophet Isaiah gave to the Messiah and how it impacts each of us to this day in 2020!“Immanuel”“Immanuel”“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).” (Matthew 1: 22-23)An incredibly terrible grammatical trend which took place years ago, driving every English teacher worth their salt crazy was th

25 Days of Christmas - Dec. 6th explores the mania, meaning and misunderstanding of the popular Christmas phrase, "Jesus is the Reason for the Season."“The Reason for the Season”If you hear it once, you will hear it a thousand times this Christmas season:“Jesus is the Reason for the Season!”Bumper stickers… Uplifting jingles on Christian Radio… Preachers from the Pulpit… Posters in windows…The Reason for the Season is Crystal Clear – It’s all about Jesus!!!!!Would you mind if

25 Days of Christmas - Dec. 5th asks a most intriguing question. Will you be an Angel?“Angel”The Nativity narrative shows an “Angel” interacting with just about every major character.An Angel appears to:Joseph Mary The ShepherdsAngels are “messengers of God.”Typically, when an Angel encounters a human being their first words are, “Fear not!”Why are we so afraid of the “Angels – messengers of God?”I am wondering if you would be an “Angel” today…What “message” from God would yo

25 Days of Christmas - Dec. 4th challenges us to expand our horizons and well conceived boundaries when it comes to making tough, life altering decisions. When you think a decision has come down to "either/or", think again. Think like Joseph!“The Third”“The Third”Betrothed to be married, Joseph and Mary A romance like tale fairyYet, before they slept as one in a bed Mary comes back from a trip pregnant she said.Joseph whose temper is said to be mild Has two choices for his be

On our continued journey of 25 Days of Christmas - Dec. 3rd... What does the number "42" have to do with Jesus and me? Well... You're about to find out!“Forty-Two”Fourteen plus fourteen plus fourteen equals… 42That’s how many generations separate Abraham from Jesus.If you have ever wondered “Who are my people?”Check out Jesus’ people.They were all part of the lineage of the Messiah, the Anointed OneThere’s good folks, bad folks, kings, murderers, prostitutes, liars, cheaters,

On December 2nd we recognize that to prepare is a huge part of the 25 days of Christmas! “Prepare”A voice cries:“In the wildernesspreparethe way of theLord;make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up,and every mountain and hill be made low;the uneven ground shall become level,and the rough places a plain. (Isaiah 40: 3-4)We are fantastic at preparingA meal...A vacation...A party...A family gathering...A report for work...The house for Ch