Times have changed, but time hasn’t. Twenty-four hours still make a day. Yet, as the world has evolved, technology has introduced an ever-increasing number of options—making life both more convenient and more burdensome. The sheer effort of navigating countless decisions makes it feel like we have less time. That’s why I believe choice management is… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
The enemy’s goal isn’t just to affect our behavior and attitudes—it’s to chip away at our faith in God’s unchanging love for us. But if nothing can separate us from His love (Romans 8:38-39), then let’s determine—by His grace—that nothing will separate us from believing it. When our faith is anchored in that truth, our… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
I remember glancing at an aerosol can and noticing the warning: “Contents Under Pressure.” I chuckled to myself, thinking, I can relate to that. My heart, my mind, my spirit can easily become weighed down by concerns, expectations, and the endless demands of life. Then, I had a realization. If I removed just one letter—dropped… Read More »
View from My Place – “From Mismatch to Perfectly Placed”
For me, junior high school felt like being a single sock tossed in a chaotic pile of mismatches – utterly out of place. It was the worse! And as life unfolded, that feeling proved to be just an extreme preview of how things would be from then on out. Throughout life, we strive to find… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
Years ago, my seven-year-old son, posed a riddle: “Dad, what’s the one thing you can never have?” His answer was stunningly insightful: “More.” He went on to explain how once you get more of something, it’s no longer “more; it becomes what you have – leaving “more” still out there. His point was not about… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
What happens when we take our last breath? Does our spirit sleep, waiting for resurrection, or does it remain fully alive and conscious? According to Scripture, when we put our faith in Christ as our Savior, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit until the day Jesus returns (Ephesians 1:13). And because the Holy Spirit… Read More »
The View from My Place – “Baggage Carrier”
Before boarding “The Icon of the Seas,” the largest cruise ship in the world, I stood watching an overwhelming sight—a sea of luggage being loaded. Thousands of suitcases, each belonging to one of the 10,000 passengers and crew, packed with everything they needed for their journey. Different shapes, different sizes, yet together, they formed an… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
Sports teams have film sessions after a game—a time to review what went well and what didn’t. But the goal isn’t to dwell on mistakes. It’s to learn, grow, and improve. To sharpen skills. To take what was good and make it better, and to take what was weak and strengthen it. Spending time with… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
Thank You, Lord, for drafting me into Your team—the body of Christ. What an honor it is to be part of such an astonishing legacy of faith, grace, and redemption. May I carry this privilege with humility and gratitude, knowing that every moment is an opportunity to add to the story of Your triumph. You… Read More »
The View from My Place – The Greatest Blessing in the Everyday
Knowing Jesus isn’t just about understanding what the Bible says about Him, it’s about experiencing Him in the everyday. Eating breakfast, resolving family conflicts, grocery shopping, tackling a busy workday, or navigating rush hour, these aren’t distractions from experiencing His unsearchable riches. They are the very places where His treasures are found. It is in… Read More »


