Hunger is never pleasant, but there’s a certain delightful anticipation that accompanies hunger pangs when you know satisfaction is imminent. Like when you’re driving down the road, and suddenly, a sign appears indicating your favorite eatery is just a couple of miles ahead. You smile, your mouth waters, and you eagerly anticipate the satisfying deliciousness… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
What a blessing it is to be living under the New Covenant, as opposed to the Old, because according to the Scriptures, the New Covenant is based on “better promises” (Hebrews 8:6). The Old Covenant, rooted in the Law, emphasized personal performance and adherence to rules. It was a covenant of “you reap what you… Read More »
The View from My Place – “As If I Was There”
I expressed my thanks to the Lord for what He did for “us” when He was on earth, as if I was there among the crowds. In a sense, this allowed me to witness His teachings, miracles, and compassion firsthand and to experience the transformative impact of His earthly presence. I thanked Him for how… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
Being alive means being in a state of constant transition. Along the journey, there are dramatic changes, milestones, and endings that are more noticeable. However, even in the quiet, calm sameness, change is a constant. Today may be another Monday, but it’s not the same Monday as last week. Regardless of our professions, the essence… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
Philippians 4:6-8 says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” This familiar and often-quoted passage of Scripture is packed with spiritual nourishment that… Read More »
The View from My Place – “The Lord of ‘What is Next'”
Biblically speaking, “the number 40 often signifies a divinely appointed new beginning in God’s Plan.” Those words, taken from an amazing booklet compiled for my 40th pastoral anniversary, deeply moved me. As I reflected on them, I felt a sense of peace, realizing that I don’t need to worry about “what may be next” or… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
[Special Solar Eclipse edition] Today, the world was captivated by the solar eclipse, with the shaded sunlight casting an unusual hue on the earth. Similarly, our circumstances can sometimes eclipse our faith, casting a shadow over our hope and dimming our enthusiasm. To counteract this effect, I’ve found nothing more effective in my faith journey… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
Should You Be Careful or Carefree About What You Pray For? Firstly, it’s important to note that the phrase “be careful what you pray for” is not explicitly found in the Bible. However, it has become a common saying, often implying that God grants our requests without considering their impact on us—like a genie fulfilling… Read More »
A Letter from Heaven
From a fictitious former member of Valley Brook who passed away and went to be with the Lord… Dear Valley Brook Brothers and Sisters, We are having an incredible time here with the Lord. I just wanted to drop you a few lines to encourage you to keep pressing on for Him. This place is… Read More »
The View from My Place – “It’s All Good”
The view from my place today is simply heartfelt praise: With thanksgiving for my relationship with Christ, I dare to personalize this promise You made to your people long ago: “I will establish an everlasting covenant with Dan. I will never cease to do good for him, and I will instill my fear in his heart,… Read More »