Posts by Daniel Darling
Spare Me the Outrage
Of course the whole world was caught up in this goofy flag-burning story. As of Thursday night, 5 pm Central Time, it seems God has allowed this to be redeemed for His purpose. I hear the pastor is flying to NY and there is some sort of agreement that the mosque in NY will be…
Read MoreFriday Five Interview: Tullian Tchividjian
Its a great privilege to interview Tullian Tchividjian. William Graham Tullian Tchividjian (pronounced cha-vi-jin) is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Tullian comes from a very famous family. He is the grandson of Billy and Ruth Graham. I first learned about Tullian Tchividjian after reading his terrific book, Unfashionable: Making…
Read MoreResources for Studying John
I’ve been preaching through the gospel of John at Gages Lake Bible Church for two, going on three years. I’m on chapter fifteen at the moment. I’ve been blessed with some incredibly helpful resources for study. I’m a guy who likes to dive in and really soak up what the text is saying. I like…
Read MoreFriday Five Interview: Tricia Goyer
Tricia Goyer is a multi-published author and speaker. I got to know Tricia when my first book, Teen People of the Bible was released. Her career has really taken off since. Tricia is the author of 25 books, including historical and contemporary fiction as well as nonfiction. She has published over 300 articles for national…
Read MoreH is for Hope – FAITH Series
If there is one vital ingredient the Christian culture fails to instill in kids, it is hope. You don’t have to look very far to see that we live in a world devoid of hope. From the violent streets in our urban centers, to the staggering number of children abandoned and orphaned, to the increasing…
Read MoreT is for Truth – FAITH Series
You don’t have to be a cultural expert to know that we’re living in a post-modern era, where truth is relative and everyone’s beliefs hold equal merit. So the question for parents is how do we equip our children to be difference-makers in a world of shifting values? The answer is one word. Truth. Jesus…
Read MoreI is for Integrity – FAITH Series
This is part three of a five part series of devos featured by Mark Elfstrand on The Morning Ride on WMBI 90.1 FM Chicago Henry Clay said, “Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.” If there is one virtue we want to see…
Read MoreA is for Accountability – FAITH Series
This is part two of a series of devos featured by Mark Elfstrand on The Morning Ride on WMBI, 90.1 Chicago. Believe it or not, children want boundaries. They want rules. They want structure. They even want discipline. Of course, they’ll raise their hand at dinner time and ask you for this. But deep within…
Read MoreF is for Faithfulness – FAITH Series
This is part one of five devos featured on The Morning Ride with Mark Elfstrand. “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart.” For most Christian parents, this verse in Proverbs 22:6 is a foundation stone of their home. But it’s a verse that…
Read MoreAwesome Men’s Conference
Hey guys, hurry up and register for this incredible men’s conference hosted by Gages Lake Bible Church. And don’t just do it because we’re going to enjoy Chicago’s very own, deep-dish Lou Malnati’s pizza. Do it because we’re going to hear from incredible speakers, like Mark Elfstrand, morning show host at WMBI 90.1 Chicago and…
Read MoreTony or Rex
If you play sports, you just accept that there is a certain amount, well, actually an enormous level of testosterone. I spent a lot of time in the locker room, even in a Christian high school, and remember conversations I wouldn’t repeat at the dinner table. Guy talk. I was fortunate to have a Christian…
Read MoreFriday Five Interview – Colleen Coble
We’re privileged to interview popular and bestselling author, Colleen Coble. Colleen writes romantic suspense and has won numerous awards across the publishing spectrum, including American Christian Fiction Writer’s Writer of the Year, Romance Writer’s of America, RITA award, the Holt Medallion, and many others. She has sold over 1 million books. 1) You have a…
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