It’s still the first full week of the new year and I’m already a blogpost behind. My unspoken goal is to publish a post on the odd days of the calendar. Apparently, January 9th snuck by me. So, I owe you one. The year just started and I can already see the end of theContinue reading “God, Grant Me the Serenity”
Author Archives: The Devotional Guy™
The Devotional Guy™ is a blog written by Rainer Bantau helping Christians think biblically and live purposefully in a complex and changing world.
People Don’t Need Your Fixin’
People need your presence more than your problem-solving. One of the most profound lessons I’ve learned in ministry is that people don’t always need you to fix their problems. Truthfully, more often than not, they simply need you to show up and be present. Whether they’re wrestling with grief, carrying the weight of life’s struggles,Continue reading “People Don’t Need Your Fixin’”
The Power of Focus in a World of Distractions
This year, as I gear up to celebrate my 60th trip around the sun, I am looking forward to being more intentional with what I put on my plate. The world we live in is brimming with distractions. Everywhere we turn, something is vying for our attention, pulling us in a hundred different directions. WhetherContinue reading “The Power of Focus in a World of Distractions”
