I’m celebrating the Lord’s love for the mysterious “me” He knows and cherishes in each of us. It’s a me more complex than we can comprehend. It’s a me with desires and needs beyond what we can articulate. It’s a me crafted for purposes that still lie beyond our understanding. He loves this me with… Read More »

It was a Friday, and as far as the world was concerned, it was like any other Friday. People were bustling about their routines—working or sleeping, buying or selling, eating, and drinking. Most of mankind was oblivious to the history-defining event unfolding on a hill on a small dot on the globe. While the world… Read More »

“Don’t leave me here,” pleaded Arthur Curtis in a whisper, as he sat at his desk covering his eyes with one hand, as though praying. He longed to return to his life, consisting of a loving wife and daughter and a thriving career as an executive. However, that life was only a part of a… Read More »

Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost People are discovering that practicing gratitude is great for mental health. It helps reduce depression, improves sleep, and increases happiness. Studies also show that being grateful can boost physical health, strengthen relationships, and even help us live longer. When we direct our gratitude to God, it takes on even… Read More »

What does it mean for us that “God is love” (1 John 4:16) and not just a loving God? This distinction is a critical one. It means love is not merely one of His character attributes, like justice, goodness, and mercy; it is His essence. Love is the defining genetic marker of God’s DNA, generating… Read More »

In the bustling towns and quiet countrysides of ancient Israel, I see myself among the people of Jesus’ time and identify with their needs – and problems. As I walk with the crowds, I say thank You, Lord, for serving us, for feeding us, and for healing us. You didn’t just pass through, but You… Read More »

When we spent too much time at a friend’s house, my parents would often say, “Don’t wear out your welcome.” Thankfully, with the Lord, that need not be our concern. David’s testimony in Psalm 21:3 is also God’s invitation to us: “You welcomed him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on… Read More »

Idolatry of Ideology Idolatry of Ideology refers to elevating political, social, or cultural beliefs to a place of ultimate importance, sometimes even above God. It involves an obsessive attachment to certain ideas or systems, where one’s identity and value become tied to these ideologies. Paul cautions the Colossian church against this spiritual malady with these… Read More »

“Jesus stopped and said, ‘Call him.’ So, they called to the blind man, ‘Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.’” (Mark 10:49). When we read the story of Bartimaeus, we see the wonderful personal attention that Jesus gives to each person. Jesus did not hear “just another blind man” calling to Him. He heard… Read More »

What is the view from my place of this upcoming election? My convictions are rooted in Romans 13:1, which instructs me that “there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God.” Therefore, whoever wins this election will be “God’s man” or “God’s woman.” The same… Read More »