God’s Answers for Life’s Challenges
April 2024 Issue
About the author — Darrell Delaney
Darrell Delaney is a cohost of ReFrame’s podcast ministry Groundwork and serves as lead chaplain with Reach the Forgotten Jail Ministry in Michigan. He considers it his life’s calling to create and facilitate life-giving environments in which people can thrive and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Darrell and his wife, Kia, have three children. He enjoys spending time with family, walking, reading, and playing basketball, chess, and video games.
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Overcoming Inadequacy
Darrell Delaney
Exodus 4:1-12
Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent. . . . I am slow of speech and tongue.”Read →
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Discipleship: Embracing the Call
Darrell Delaney
Matthew 4:18-22
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said. . . . At once they left their nets and followed him.Read →
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Cross-Cultural Connections
Darrell Delaney
Revelation 7:9-12
I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language...Read →
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Fatherhood: Reflecting God’s Love
Darrell Delaney
Psalm 103:1-18
As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear him.Read →
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Marriage: A Sacred Union
Darrell Delaney
Ephesians 5:21-26
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.Read →
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Worshiping God in Spirit and Truth
Darrell Delaney
John 4:23-24
“True worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth. . . . God is spirit, and his worshipers must...Read →
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Finding Hope in God’s Promises
Darrell Delaney
Psalm 42:5-11
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him...Read →
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Overcoming Fear
Darrell Delaney
Isaiah 41:8-10
“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and...Read →
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Embracing God’s Unconditional Love
Darrell Delaney
Romans 8:31-39
Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers . . . nor anything...Read →
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Secure in God’s Grace
Darrell Delaney
Romans 10:9-13
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you...Read →
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Gratitude: A Heart of Thankfulness
Darrell Delaney
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.Read →
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Servant Leadership I
Darrell Delaney
Mark 10:42-45
“Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant.”Read →
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Servant Leadership II
Darrell Delaney
Matthew 20:25-28
“The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for...Read →
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Trusting God
Darrell Delaney
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him...Read →
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Singleness: Embracing God’s Purpose
Darrell Delaney
1 Corinthians 7:7-9
I wish that all of you were [unmarried] as I am. But each of you has your own gift from God; one...Read →
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Spiritual Warfare
Darrell Delaney
Ephesians 6:10-18
Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.Read →
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Drawing Near to God
Darrell Delaney
James 4:7-10
Come near to God and he will come near to you.Read →
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Dealing With Doubt
Darrell Delaney
Psalm 56:1-13
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not...Read →
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Transitions
Darrell Delaney
James 4:13-15
Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there . ...Read →
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Discerning God’s Will
Darrell Delaney
Proverbs 16:1-3, 9
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.Read →
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Dealing With Conflict
Darrell Delaney
Romans 12:17-19
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.Read →
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Dealing With Anger
Darrell Delaney
Ephesians 4:25-32
Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly.Read →
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Finding Tranquility in God’s Presence
Darrell Delaney
Philippians 4:4-7
The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Read →
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When We are Grieving
Darrell Delaney
Psalm 34:17-19
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.Read →
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Trusting God in Uncertainty
Darrell Delaney
Psalm 89:8-16
Who is like you, Lord God Almighty? You, Lord, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you.Read →
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Work: Serving God With Excellence
Darrell Delaney
Colossians 3:23-24
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord. . . .Read →
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Imitating Christ’s Humility
Darrell Delaney
Philippians 2:1-5
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests...Read →
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Trusting God’s Leading
Darrell Delaney
Isaiah 42:1-9
“I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. . . .”Read →
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When Life Throws You Curveballs
Darrell Delaney
Psalm 46:1-3
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and...Read →
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