Wisdom First: Building a Life of Spiritual Maturity

“The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.” (Proverbs 4:7) The most elementary principle of wisdom is this: that she must be pursued above all else. There is nothing else that can take the…

The Most Popular Posts of 2024

This year From Daniel’s Desk experienced record growth, and I’m excited to share with you the top posts of the year. As you end the year, enjoy perusing this content (and if you need more, you can check out the…

The Best Books from 2024

It’s the end of the year, and time for one of the most anticipated posts at From Daniels Desk: The Best Books from 2024.

Do Not Be Afraid

“But overhearing what they said, Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, “Do not fear, only believe.’” (Mark 5:36) In every area of life, God calls us to faith over fear. This may sound cliche, it may sound too…

Guest Post: Reading the Bible in a Year Is Not Just Reading the Bible in a Year

Note: Enjoy this guest post by Elizabeth Clevenger! Have you ever made a decision that was even wiser and more helpful than you realized at the time? Did you chart a course based on simple understanding and obedience, only to…

The Race to the Edge

America has a problem. The problem is that we are racing to the edge. This manifests in leadership, but it’s driven by the average citizen. You can see it on display based on the leaders that we choose: leaders in…

How the Apostles Kept from Fainting (Matthew Henry)

“Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also believe, and so we also speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also…

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: A Review

Key takeaways from Peter Scazzero’s book, “Emotionally Healthy Spirituality”.

How I Study Books of the Bible

It’s my desire to be a lifelong student of God’s Word. As a Christian, this means that I should be continually meditating on God’s Word and applying it to my daily life. In addition, I have unique opportunities to teach…

Twelve Marks of a Slave

“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.” (1 Peter 2:16) What does it mean to live as a servant of God? The Greek word for a…