Having reviewed a number of pieces I’d written about the Lord, – glorious things, amazing truths – I felt strangely numb to them. I didn’t doubt the truth of the words, I was just unaffected by them. I wondered if my faith needed a maintenance check. Then I realized words about the Lord are like… Read More »
The View from My Place – “Honored”
It is an honor to wait for the Lord. No, not just a noble act of obedience or a virtuous display of faith. It is an honor. Per the definition of honor, we “occupy a place of high respect and esteem” with Him. If the Lord is not giving us what we want, when we want… Read More »
“Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost”
As we get older, the pure and youthful optimism of our faith is often seasoned by the reality of how sideways life can go despite our prayers and best attempts to steer it otherwise. But God is bigger than our disappointments and greater than our disillusionment. He guards with His hand the “dimly burning wick”… Read More »
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
To “pray without ceasing” does not mean we are to spend our entire day in prayer while neglecting other vital areas of our life. It means moving through our daily responsibilities and activities in conscious partnership with the Lord. It means integrating consultation with Him and thanksgiving to Him into the fabric and fiber of… Read More »
The View from My Place – “Meanwhile…”
While “Life” is doing its thing all around us, taking us on wild rides over which we often have little to no control, a different story is happening within us. Day after day, the Lord continues to bless us with understanding and knowledge of Himself. He continues to reveal and disclose Himself as the way,… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
“I always thank God for you…” (1 Corinthians 1:4) Although every day should be launched with thanks, why not make the *entire* month of November “Thanksgiving,” commemorated by thanking a different person each day for how he or she has specifically enriched your life this year. Start with your closest relationships.
Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty
Our situation, whether the result of the evil one’s schemes, or the normal processes of life, or the consequences of our choices, is never just a situation. Whatever may be the specific details, let us remember there is always more going on than what we see or understand. The Lord has graciously assured and reassured… Read More »
The View from My Place – “Putting Love Over Being Liked”
Who among us doesn’t want to be liked? Given the choice, any healthy human being would prefer to be greeted with a smile than with a scowl. To have people eager to sit with us in the cafeteria instead of rising to leave when they see us coming. To be spoken of highly instead of… Read More »
Pastor Dan Baty’s Monday Morning Boost
“God my exceeding joy…” (Psalm 43:4) Whatever may be our plans, whatever our desires, our hopes or our anticipated excitements, the Lord is our “exceeding.” He is the food that is better than food. He is the drink that is better than drink. He is the ultimate Source of our soul’s deepest satisfaction and… Read More »
A Special “Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty” (Featuring Dani and Dannah)
A Special “Just a Moment with Pastor Dan Baty” (Featuring Dani and Dannah) Thirty-nine seconds guaranteed to make you smile while you think. If you haven’t seen this before, you’re in for a treat. If you have, you’re in for a repeat treat. As they say, from the mouth of babes… in just thirty-nine seconds. … Read More »
