Labels are good for telling us what clothing is made of but not people. A label can tell us nothing about the true quality of a person nor the complexity of his or her journey. That’s why Jesus often shocked not only His enemies but also His friends and family. He interacted with people as… Read More »
The View from My Place – “Blessed be the Name of the Lord”
My phone buzzed this morning with a notification. It was a message from my sister. One of my favorite aunts passed away this morning. When I read her name on my phone her face flashed into my mind. She was smiling. Her hand on her hip. Her head tilted to the side. It was her.… Read More »
“Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost”
September 27, 1978, started off as a normal fall day and turned out to be the day my life changed forever. It is the day I gave my life to Christ. More accurately, it is the day He gave His life to me. I had NO idea what chain of events and episodes lay ahead.… Read More »
“Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty”
Many have found comfort in the words, “Man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). It means essentially, God doesn’t size us up by things like our physical appearance, our jobs, financial status, education or by our family pedigree the way people often do. Instead, He looks at… Read More »
The View from My Place – “Food and Light”
The Lord faithfully provides the nourishment our souls need and light for our path as we walk with Him. Here are four brief truths that have fed my soul and shaped my perspective this week. 1. The Lord is not like a baby monitor that is designed to pick up all sounds indiscriminately. He can be selective in… Read More »
“Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost”
As we set our sights on another week, let us not fall so obsessively in love with “results” that we lose sight of the value of the process. Instead, let us remember embedded in every situation – regardless of how it turns out – is a valuable lesson or opportunity that can enrich our lives… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
Here are a few of the stunning headlines Jesus created when He was on earth: Jesus Turns Water Into Wine! Jesus Walks On Water, Calms Violent Storm! Jesus Restores Sight Of Man Born Blind! Jesus Heals Leper! Jesus Feeds Thousands With Young Man’s Lunch! Jesus Heals Man In Full View Of Religious Authorities! Jesus Claims… Read More »
The View from My Place – “Glory!”
How did I get this way? My life in Christ began when I responded to the revelation of His glory. If you are in Christ, your relationship with Him began the same way. We were exposed to the glory of the truth about Jesus. It glowed for us in the same way the burning bush… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
Always remember there are no super Christians, just abundant grace.
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
A friend of mine described to another person a difficult situation he was experiencing but added that he was also thankful. The person he was talking to responded, “Yeah, it could always be worse.” My friend gently shared with the person that even though that is true, his perspective is “I’m thankful because God is… Read More »