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Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Oct 6, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: The Promise of Paradox
Jesus said, “The only way you will really FIND your life is to be willing to LOSE your life.” That statement is one of the great...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Sep 29, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: What Is Your Identity?
People often wrap themselves in the identity of others. Some folks will choose to be identified as Republicans or Democrats, Tea Party...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Sep 22, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: All Grace is Amazing
The apostle Paul usually closed his letters by saying “Grace be with you.” It’s interesting that Paul used that phrase because he had...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Sep 15, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: What Is Your Wish?
As kids, you probably played that game that asks, “If you could make one wish, what would it be?” When my cousins and I played that...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Aug 11, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: Love Is A Choice
You have heard me speak about the term “agape love” several times, but you still may not be clear on what it means. What is agape love?...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Aug 5, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: Measuring Greatness
When you think of someone who is truly great, who comes to mind for you? In the field of music, you might think of Bach or Mozart. Or,...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Jul 21, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: Victorious Living
I don’t have to tell you (but I’m going to) that we are constantly bombarded with bad news. Every day, every newscast, every...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Jul 14, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: Contentment
One of the rarest, but most sought-after commodities in society is contentment. Advertisers want us to believe that their product is the...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Jul 7, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: Inflation often Leads to Deflation
There is a story of a British general serving in Asia. One evening, the General hosted a formal dinner party for distinguished guests....
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Jun 30, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: The First Mile
So much is said about “going the extra mile”…and that’s a good thing. In fact, Jesus taught us to go the extra mile in service to others....
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Jun 23, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: Living Out the Faith
Many centuries ago, God revealed how true faith is lived out in our daily lives. The scriptures say, “What does the Lord require of you...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Jun 9, 20222 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: In the Image of God
What do you think it means that human beings were created in the image of God? Does that mean God has two arms, two legs, and a long...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
May 26, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: How's Your Shadow?
In the early days of the church, the scriptures tell us, Peter became one of the most influential and powerful people God used. In fact,...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
May 19, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: Kindness
Do you know what is perhaps the most desirable, most appreciated character trait? Proverbs 19:22 tells us “What is desirable in a person...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
May 5, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: No Dead Ends
I’m sure you have seen movies where the bad guys chase the hero down some abandoned street and into a dark alley. He jumps over empty...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Apr 21, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: Painful But Hopeful
Are you a gardener? Do you enjoy seeing things grow? If so, you understand the principle that a plant must be pruned in order to produce...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Apr 13, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: Are You a Secret Follower?
Crucifixion was the most horrible form of execution humanity has ever devised. It was such a degrading thing that those crucified could...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Mar 24, 20221 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: Happiness Ensues
In the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson tells us that “all men are created equal by their Creator with certain unalienable...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Mar 16, 20222 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: A Prayer for the World
A Prayer for the World (In Light of Ongoing Events) Lord, it seems like every day you become more distant As we awaken to daily senseless...
Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen
Mar 10, 20222 min read
OUT OF MY MIND: Prayer For Peace
A few years ago, I was asked to write a Prayer for Peace to be included in a book written by a colleague. It seems fitting that I share...
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