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Welcome to From Daniel’s Desk!

My name is Daniel Pentimone. I’m an ER nurse, seminary grad, and avid learner. You’ve just arrived at the home base for my thoughts, writings, and notes. My interests are diverse, so I write on many subjects. But mostly, those subjects lie at the intersection of theology, history, worldview, and missions. Hence the tagline, Ancient Truth for Modern Time.

Since I’ve been writing for a few years, I created this page to give you a sampling of some of the material that you’ll find here. In addition to these articles, you can also browse my favorite books and some of my more academic papers. If you want to receive my once-a-week posts in your inbox, take a moment to subscribe.

Biblical Studies

A Primer on Christianity

The Three Components of True Faith

The Duty of Sonship

Spiritual Therapy that You Desperately Need

Abraham Praying for Sodom: Six Lessons in Prayer

10 Tips to Boost Your Bible Reading

The Meaning of Baptism

Evangelism and Missions

God-Glorifying Margins

How Do I Start a Relationship with God?

That You May Have Life: Addressing the Spiritual Reasons Behind Unbelief

Stop Telling People They Aren’t Perfect

Sharing Your Faith with Nominal Christians

Pneuma: What Does It Mean to Be a Spiritual Person?

History and Current Events

Sweet Fiction and Sweet Truth Alike: The Background and Influence of ‘The Pilgrim’s Progress’

Why We Feel Disconnected from History

Welcome, Darwin, to Your World

Miscellaneous

God of Creation, God of Salvation – A Song

The Six Characteristics of Kind People

Nine Characteristics of Exceptional Communicators

28 Hints for Gentlemen

Contentment: An Excerpt from The GULAG Archipelago

10 Quotes on Decision-Making

The Six Marks of Totalitarianism

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