How God Hears Prayer
In Psalm 4:6, David cries out, “Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!” Isn’t this a beautiful phrase – ‘the light of your face?’ The very countenance of God is warm and friendly toward us. Perhaps…
Three Types of Great Questions
Last year I finished up a degree that included an emphasis on Nursing Education. Since I am a nurse by profession, I studied how to structure a course on nursing. I learned how to design a curriculum and compile a…
Gospel Discipleship
And Jesus said to them, “Follow me… (Mark 1:17a) When Jesus called his first followers, they didn’t know much about him. At least in Mark’s presentation, Jesus just entered his ministry, and he isn’t yet a well-known figure. So far,…
We Need a Bigger View of God
What do you need if you want to advance in your Christian life? Some people would suggest a theological book, a good church, more time in the Bible, or listening to more sermons and Christian music. Any or all of those…
Gift Card Giveaway
It’s time for a giveaway! This is your chance to win a great gift card! If you are a book fanatic, a coffee connoisseur, or a fan of great chicken, this giveaway is for you. The winner will receive a $25 gift…
How I’m Reading the Bible in 2018
Every year I’m forced into the dilemma of choosing whether to read through the entire Bible or read just a section. It’s a difficult choice, because neither option seems ideal. If I read through the entire Bible, I often feel…
The Greatest Gain
O vanity of vanities: The shadows of this earth! How quick to promise, slow to please Are riches, honors, mirth. A time to live, a time to die – How oft we waste this time: Pursuing shadows, trophies, gold, And…
The Most Popular Posts of 2017
It’s easy to forget everything that happens in a year. Today, I want to take a look back at some of the most popular content on From Daniel’s Desk. I can’t do so without saying ‘thank you’ to each of you,…
17 Books from 2017
I’m excited to reveal my list of the 17 books that I’ve been reading this year! As in previous years, this is not a complete recommendation or endorsement of anything on this list – it is just an opportunity for…
Please Help – Take the Survey!
Dear reader, Twice a week, I’ve been sharing my thoughts with you on a wide range of subjects. In fact, I’ve been doing so for nearly two years. It’s been a great journey, but now I need your help. As…
