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 »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
Lord, I want to go where You are trying to take me. I may doubt. I may resist. I may retreat. I may relapse. But in my heart, I really do want to go. If indeed this is the attitude of your heart, be encouraged by your faith and not discouraged by your results. Because… Read More »
The View from My Place – “God’s Epic Production”
Simply out of curiosity, I “googled” a query about what was the largest cast ever assembled for a film. The answer is Ghandi, the 1982 movie that won 8 Academy Awards. Filmed before there was CGI technology, and including extras, there were more than 300,000 people who played a role in the film. Then I… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
As he was practicing with Bono U2 before a performance, the legendary B.B. King said, “Gentlemen… gentlemen, I don’t do chords; I do THIS…” and he let fly a soul-stirring, mournful rift on his guitar, Lucille. And they were all amazed! You have been fearfully and wonderfully made by God to have a certain effect… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
In the last hours before He was arrested and subsequently crucified, Jesus prayed, “Father, just as You are in me and I am in You, may they also be in us…” (John 17:20-21). What a marvelous thing to ask! We often say we invited Jesus into our lives, but the reality is He invited us… Read More »
The View from My Place – “The Light” (by Thaddus Fitch)
*Special Edition (Occasionally, we will be featuring other writers who are willing to share the view from their place as they journey with Christ). “The Light” by Thaddus Fitch. Webster’s Dictionary, defines fear as, “an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat.” As… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
As you launch your week, remember there is no delay in the transference of your prayers from your heart to God’s attention. Even in that extraordinary and mysterious situation involving Daniel, “[his] prayer was heard from the first day that [he] purposed to understand and humble [himself] before God” (Daniel 10:12). Daniel experienced a delay… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
There is no “formula” for prayer. Nor do we need a “strategy” when we approach our heavenly Father. So, the following is not a “how to” or a checklist, but some ideas that have helped me to feel more confident and freer in my communication with Him. Request. Make your requests known to the Lord,… Read More »