Author Archives: Dave

Turning the Blank Pages Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18 It was all good for the first three and a half minutes.He led the orchestral intro from the bench,waving his arms and bobbing his headwhile I turned the pages.No one was paying attention … Continue reading →

Our Responsibility Psalm 146:4-9 The Lord created the heaven and earth.He created the seas, and all that is in them. Man had nothing to do with this. The Lord gives justice to the oppressed,sets the prisoners free,opens the eyes of … Continue reading →

Our Corporate Wholeness Romans 15:4-13 Two things.I have a connectionwith every other person in the world.My belief in that connectionis constantly tested and severed. Perfectionism is a lie.What if the quarterback has a perfect passer rating,but his team loses?How does … Continue reading →

Put On the Armor of Light Romans 13:11-14 My nettlesome dream snaps shut.Instead of rolling overfor more slugabed minutes,I get up and put on the armor of light—ready to praise the image of Godon this dayin each face I greet. … Continue reading →

New poetry, Bud and Mary This collection of poems is about my parents, De Forest “Bud” Baldwin and Mary Dondro Baldwin. To open the collection of poems, click THIS. To open the index of poem titles, haiku, and tanka, click … Continue reading →