Author: The Devotional Guy™

The Devotional Guy™ is a blog written by Rainer Bantau, an ambassador for Christ and an advocate for people seeking to grow in their relationships with God and their neighbors as they navigate the hills and valleys of life. A restaurant industry veteran, Rainer serves as the Food Services Manager for OurCalling, a Dallas homeless discipleship ministry.

My Monday Morning Cup | 10 Key Strategies for Coping with Secondary Trauma

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When a person is exposed to people who may have been traumatized themselves, secondary trauma can result. Hearing disturbing accounts of traumatic events retold by trauma survivors or experiencing people inflicting cruelty on each other can also lead to a person needing to cope with secondary trauma. None of us, no matter how compassionate, can … Continue reading My Monday Morning Cup | 10 Key Strategies for Coping with Secondary Trauma

My Monday Morning Cup | Food on the Brain

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As you might imagine, given what I do to earn a living and minister to others, I think about food a lot----probably more than the average bear. Food is a gift from God meant to be shared. There is something about food that invites community. Food tastes better when consumed in the company of others. … Continue reading My Monday Morning Cup | Food on the Brain

Wednesday Wisdom | March 31, 2021

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Today would have been my Dad's 86th birthday. He's been gone since March 2008. A lot has happened in my life since his passing. I'm not sure he'd approve of all that's occurred in my life but I'd like to believe he'd be pleased with the man I am today. Dad and I shared a … Continue reading Wednesday Wisdom | March 31, 2021