“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 3:18). The Lord wants your experience of His grace and your knowledge of His character to grow within you and flow from you today. You do not need a special program or strategy to see this realized, for embedded… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
‘Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides You’ (Psalm 73:25). The Psalmist’s point is not that earthly pleasures are not enjoyable, but rather that they aren’t enough. They are fleeting and leave him wanting. His soul seeks nourishment that transcends the physical. Is there more? Philosophers,… Read More »
The View from My Place – “When Christ is the Focus”
I recall a talk I gave in South Carolina before a gathering of people, none of whom looked like me. Afterwards, a man approached me and surprised me with a strong and affectionate bear hug while passionately whispering in my ear, “You did it! I love you!” I didn’t understand what he meant but in… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
Why does it bring us joy when we bring joy to the Lord? And why does it cause us sorrow when our attitudes or actions grieve Him? The answer lies in our intimate connection with Him. He has made us part of His life. We share a heart. We’ve been given the mind of Christ.… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
LaVern captured me this morning in a heart exchange with the Lord. What was I writing? The following personal psalm. Thank You, Lord, for blessing me with the beginning of a new month and a fresh opportunity to reap the benefits of trusting in You. Thank You for this incredible and indescribable life I have… Read More »
The View from My Place – “First Day or Last Day”
Today I am thankful for this day, which is the first of the rest of my life. OR… it may be my LAST day on earth. I do not consider my “last day” a morbid thought because the Lord assures and reminds me that the end of my life on earth is not the end… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
Like physical muscles, faith requires exercise to avoid becoming ‘flabby’—lacking energy and vitality. A poorly conditioned “faith” doesn’t cause God to love us any less, but it may hinder us from recognizing and experiencing Him as vividly as we could. But unlike our physical bodies, firming up our faith doesn’t require a gym membership but… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
In the theater of life, I take the stage, Not for applause, nor to engage In a quest for worth in the eyes of the crowd, But because in Christ, my value’s avowed. No longer bound by the world’s decree, Nor by the mirror’s reflection I see, I am a star, not in the making,… Read More »
The View from My Place – “Black History Month Edition)
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things” (Philippians 4:8). This instruction is for attitude management and thought discipline. It is a prescription for treatment against the bad “isms,” like racism, sexism, cynicism,… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
There are those days when our faith feels flat, and we feel shaky. Then, somehow, we wobble into His reassurance by the most surprising means. One day it is a song, or an insight born of prayer. Another day it is a shift in circumstances. Another day it is an encouraging word or embrace from… Read More »