“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” Colossians 2:8 (NIV) Our generation faces an identity crisis of unprecedented proportions. When Daniel stood in Babylon, he faced…
“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine… God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel.” Daniel 1:8-9 (NIV) Everything flows from identity. When Daniel stood in Babylon’s royal court, what made him different wasn’t just his diet choices or his…
“The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego.” Daniel 1:7 (NIV) Names carry deep and personal meaning in the Bible. When Babylon renamed Daniel and his friends, it wasn’t just about convenience – it was a…
“But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way.” Daniel 1:8 (NIV) How many times has this happened to you? Picture yourself at airport security. “May I see your ID, please?” the…
‘Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.’ Psalms 139: 23-24 Have you ever had a long conversation with the Lord? By “long,” I mean it…
