Have you ever done something and felt overwhelmed by an unexpected response? I found myself sad after delivering a sermon Wednesday morning. It was an unexpected response. I’ve been praying through ways to cope with it. I’m not exactly sure why I had a sense of sadness. Perhaps, it was the weight of the message.Continue reading “How I’m Coping With An Unexpected Response”
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.
Evening Prayer: Praying for Ukraine
Tonight, as I prepare for bed, the people of Ukraine weigh heavy on my mind. How I wish I could tell you, “Hold fast, help is coming.” But, I know it’s not. Deep down, you know, apart from a miraculous intervention from God, help is not coming. At least not from human hands. No. ItContinue reading “Evening Prayer: Praying for Ukraine”
In this next post let’s say goodbye to Old Man Winter!
Like that not so favorite cousin, uncle or friend, Old Man Winter has overstayed his welcome. I’m ready to move on. I’m over being cold already. I am ready for Spring. At my work, we’ve stayed open numerous nights to serve our Dallas unsheltered community. Normally, we serve about 200 guests who inhabit the nearbyContinue reading “In this next post let’s say goodbye to Old Man Winter!”
