Discipleship Lessons from the Sending of the Twelve

Discipleship Lessons from the Sending of the Twelve

Jesus was masterfully teaching the twelve about following God and doing missions well. See a few of the lessons he wanted them to learn as they followed his instructions.

Should I make decisions based on whether I feel peace?

Should I Make Decisions Based on Whether I Feel Peace?

Peace is a gift from God and a fruit of the Spirit. But is feeling a sense of peace necessary before making a big decision?

Simple Faith: The One Thing God Requires

Simple Faith: The One Thing God Requires

We are meant to trust the Word implicitly—to believe its promises, accept its teaching, and follow its instruction. If God has spoken, there is no room for doubt or uncertainty.

15 Critical Thinking Strategies to Solve Your Hardest Problems

15 Critical Thinking Strategies to Solve Your Hardest Problems

We often find ourselves ‘stuck’ on a problem because of a failure of viewpoint. These fifteen critical thinking strategies will help you to reexamine these problems with a fresh look and find practical solutions.

Teach Us To Number Our Days: The Wisdom of Considering Mortality

Teach Us To Number Our Days: The Wisdom of Considering Mortality

Most of the Psalms were written by David, but at least one was written by Moses – Psalm 90. It is not one of the cheerier Psalms of the Bible. It reviews the generally short and unpleasant aspect of human…

In the Shadow of Sin: How to Respond to Your Failure

In the Shadow of Sin: How to Respond to Your Failure

You just yielded to sin in your life. What should you do next?

Guest Post: At the Grave of John the Baptist

Guest Post: At the Grave of John the Baptist

Note: Enjoy this guest poem from Roderick McDonald! Lament for Aaron’s daughter, once esteemed;Elizabeth, you blessed of women, weep.Now dead, interred by this salt sea, the sonOf you who felt his leap while yet enwombed!Like this corrupted sea where no…

The Most Popular Posts of 2024

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…

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: A Review

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: A Review

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

The Most Popular Posts of 2023

The Most Popular Posts of 2023

2023 was another significant year for this blog, with lots of new content, and more visitors and page views than ever before. Here are the most popular posts (as well as some of my own favorites) from the year. You…