Introducing the Athenaeum
In ancient Rome, the Athenaeum was a school founded by the emperor Hadrian, designed to pass on the knowledge of ancient times. Today, I want to introduce you to the online Athenaeum, hosted right here on From Daniel’s Desk. It’s…
The Most Popular Posts of 2019
I enjoy reminiscing at the end of the year – so join me in perusing some of the most popular posts at From Daniel’s Desk!
Please Take the Survey!
If you’ve enjoyed ‘From Daniel’s Desk,’ I would love to hear your thoughts. Would you take just sixty seconds to complete this year’s survey?
The Expulsive Power of a New Affection
The following is a summarized, paraphrased version of a sermon by Thomas Chalmers. The content is too good to miss, but the language is archaic and difficult to follow. This new version makes the sermon accessible for modern English readers.
The Beast on a Cross: A Parable
It was these beasts that made life miserable. Many peaceful evenings and tranquil mornings had been startled by the distant roar of dragons. Tearing the silence with their hideous shrieks, the dragons would ignite the cottages into infernos.
Eleven Life Lessons from Solomon
The fabled king of the east is in the Bible for a reason. His life – charmed as it was by wealth, power, wisdom, and love – teaches us many things. As I recently read through his story again, I noticed eleven practical life lessons.
Unhitched? A Review of Andy Stanley and Jeff Durbin’s Discussion on Unbelievable Radio Program
This is a guest post by Matthew Risher. Mr. Risher is a PhD student preparing for ministry in Kansas City. Enjoy his insights on an important conversation in modern evangelicalism! Introduction On May 31, 2019 the Unbelievable Radio Program hosted…
10 Mottoes for Christian Warfare
We live in a time of warfare. We are engaged in a spiritual struggle for truth. Like any army, it is good to have rally-cries – to march into battle with inspiring truths on our lips. These ten mottoes provide inspiration for the Christian life.
Five Secular Myths about Missions
This is a guest post by my friend Trevor Johnson, a missionary to the remote Korowai people of central Papua, Indonesia. Please enjoy his unique perspective on modern mission work! April 1874 – the British Empire’s treasury pays £500 for…
Three Great Podcasts
You may not have a long commute, but if you spend any time driving, then podcasts are your friend. These three shows have stellar content and great quality.
