I have an uncomfortable relationship with my mind. It’s not a new thing. It’s been true for most—if not all—my life. My Dad extolled me to “Work with your mind, not your back.” Drawing requires you to think and sometimes thinking is hard. Pablo Picasso In recent months, as I’ve delved into creativity, in particularContinue reading “The Uncomfortable Relationship With My Own Mind”
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.
Lamenting the Cruelties of War in the Modern Age
This month, my blogposts have focused on the topic of generosity. However, in light of the horror occurring as we speak in the Middle East, I am moved to write about it. My life has been heavily influenced by war. My grandparents were merely children when World War I broke out. My parents experienced thisContinue reading “Lamenting the Cruelties of War in the Modern Age”
October 15 | Sunday Morning Mercies Made New
I pray all is well with you this morning, my friends. This morning, I have the privilege of sharing God’s Word at Axe Memorial United Methodist Church in Garland. The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV) This reminded me ofContinue reading “October 15 | Sunday Morning Mercies Made New”
