Check Out My New Page!
Hello readers! For some time, I’ve been working on designing my speaker’s page. Today, in place of a regular post, I wanted to let you know that I have finally published this page, so feel free to take a look…
The Most Popular Posts of 2016
As 2016 concludes, I want to take a look back. From Daniel’s Desk was launched on January 22 of this year. Since then, I’ve been so grateful for each of you, my readers, who have taken the time to read, consider,…
The Approach to the Celestial City
My favorite part of the book ‘Pilgrim’s Progress’ is the last chapter. Christian and Hopeful both crossed a wide river, symbolizing death. John Bunyan’s description of their approach to the Celestial City always sends tingles down my spine, since his…
Thy Hands From Egypt Brought a Goodly Vine
A beautiful paraphrase of Psalm 80:8-19 – 8 Thy hands from Egypt brought a goodly vine, And planted fair in fertile Palestine – 9 Clear’d for its grasping roots th’ unpeopled land, And gave it high to rise,…
Let the Games Begin!
The swimmers ready themselves. The tension mounts. And in a moment…they’re off! With startling speed, the race begins. For agonizing moments, the competitors give everything, straining their muscles and their endurance. Finally, they near the finish line…it’s nearly a tie…so…
Augustine on the Character of God
“What art Thou then, my God? What, but the Lord God? For who is Lord but the Lord? Or who is God save our God? Most Highest, Most Good, Most Potent, Most Omnipotent; Most Merciful, yet Most Just; Most Hidden,…
The Mideast Conflict: A Basic Primer
Introduction “It’s a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it.” Yes, trying to summarize the Mideast crisis is – if not dirty, at least a difficult job – but someone’s gotta do it. You and I are living out our…
The Christian Soldier’s Creed
Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight: My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; It is God that…
Infographic: Reading in America
In light of the decline in America’s reading culture, Christians need to reconsider their approach to evangelism. This infographic presents the shocking reality.
Evangelism, Writing, and Illiteracy: Five Responses
This is the second half of a series on evangelism, reading, and writing. In light of the astonishing decline of America’s reading culture, today I am considering five responses for Christians. During the Vietnam War, America dropped 7 million tons…
