Mother’s Day is a time set aside to celebrate the incredible love of mothers—their sacrifices, their wisdom, and their steadfast devotion. But the view from my place today is of an aspect of love that often goes unnoticed and unheralded: the love that says no. The love that protects. A mother’s love is not just… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
What will this week bring? How can I live securely in uncertainty—not as a victim of chance? What do I do when storm clouds gather on the horizon? Biblically speaking, real security isn’t found in control or predictability—it’s found in trust. Not in a vague hope that things will work out, but in trusting in… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
There are sacred moments in prayer when the living Spirit of God touches our spirit, and we sense, even if only for a brief moment, His pleasure. It is His “Amen” to our thanksgiving, praise, or spiritual longing. Or it may come as we lift a request on behalf of someone in need. We do… Read More »
The View from My Place – “When Prayer Fatigue Strikes”
There are times when prayer flows effortlessly—when words spill from the heart and communion with God is a joy. But there are also times when it feels like an uphill climb, when prayer fatigue settles in. Yet even in these moments of spiritual weariness, the Lord remains attentive and affectionate towards us. No matter how… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
Do you sometimes feel like your prayers are the difference between success or failure? Getting what you want or not? Seeing a breakthrough or remaining stuck? It can sometimes feel like the outcomes of our circumstances depend on the quality and consistency of our prayers. But here’s the freeing truth: we don’t pray so that… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry” (James 1:19). Much easier said than done. But here’s a helpful tip: Every conflict comes with a backstory—a chance to understand each other better, grow closer, and connect on a deeper level. But the way we handle it makes all the… Read More »
A Baptism of Grace
America, are we in trouble? My wife and I were talking about this this morning, and the answer is yes, we are. America faces unsettling challenges that threaten its unity, stability, and future—from deep political divisions and economic uncertainty to global crises. Regardless of our political persuasion, I think it’s safe to say none of… Read More »
View from My Place – “Simply Put”
When I pray, it is not a religious ritual, an effort to align with the Universe, or a meditative chant for inner peace. Prayer, for me, is a deeply personal conversation with the living Christ—the same Christ who rose from the dead and appeared to many over 40 days afterward. I believe that this very… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
Now that Easter is over, the way to live in response to the Resurrection of Christ is by realizing that God doesn’t love us because we do things for Him; instead, we do things for Him because we know how much He loves us. As Scripture reminds us, “We love because He first loved us”… Read More »
The View from My Place – “The Intentions of our Hearts”
This morning, I was reminded of a liberating truth: God cherishes my words of thanksgiving, but He doesn’t need them. Sometimes I wax eloquently about what I am thankful for, and other times I simply say, “Lord, I set my heart before You now as a sacrifice of thanksgiving,” and let my mind meditate on… Read More »