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 »
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 »