Out of my Mind

Oct 6, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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...

OUT OF MY MIND: Inflation often Leads to Deflation

Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen

Jul 7, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
2 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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...

OUT OF MY MIND: Are You a Secret Follower?

Rev. Dr. Dyton Owen

Apr 13, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
1 min

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, 2022
2 min

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, 2022
2 min

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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