The sentiment is well-intended, but we need not settle for the invitation to “Love Yourself.” Our love is human, which means even at its best it is imperfect and limited. A better product is available! The love of God is perfect and infinite. As we learn to receive the fullness of His love, and it… Read More »
The View from My Place – “From Him”
Wow! My heart was freshly impressed this morning by this precious and familiar whole-body-affirming truth: “From Him the whole body [the church, in all its various parts] joined and knitted firmly together by what every joint supplies, when each part is working properly, causes the body to grow and mature, building itself up in [unselfish]… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
There is no need to rush your praise. Nor is there a quota of words. Savor the place where your heart lingers. That is enough to bring Him delight, And to fill the soul.
How To Be Certain That You Are Certain
“How To Be Certain That You Are Certain” Thursday Night Bible Study Valley Brook Community Church By Pastor Dan S. Baty Establishing Scripture Passages John 5:24 (NIV) “I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
Every interaction with a person is a key that unlocks a door of feeling or understanding. For better or for worse. It may be a small room or a large one. It may lead to a cellar or to the roof. But something shifts within us and within the other person when we exchange words… Read More »
The View from My Place – “The Greatness of His Empathy”
During my personal time with the Lord, I praised Him for His surpassing empathy. I pondered how He is able to sit with each of us in our respective places of joy or sorrow, excitement or dread and empathize with all of us at the same time. In the joy of a newborn and in… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). Therefore, the Lord doesn’t want our investment in our relationship with Him to feel like speculating on the stock market. He doesn’t want us to feel a question mark… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
Is the world getting the best of you? I do not mean is it taking a toll on you or is it pressuring or tempting you to live below your personal standards. I mean, do you believe the world around you is getting the best you have to offer? Are you giving your greatest and… Read More »
The View from My Place – “From Kindergarten Upward”
I was once in kindergarten; that’s how I got to first grade and eventually junior high, high school and then college. My spiritual kindergarten began miraculously, with me calling out into the darkness of a fall night to God. He entered my life in a supernatural way that was unexpected, unfathomable, undeniable and unforgettable. My… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
“The Lord’s lovingkindnesses never cease. His compassions never fail” (Lamentations 3:22). Dear Lord, Because there is never a time I am not being blessed by Your love for me, I thank You not only for the blessings I recognize, but also for the blessings I overlooked, misinterpreted, complained about, ignored or resisted.