Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Younger
March 2025 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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Learning to Love Myself
Darrell Delaney
Psalm 139:14
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.Read →
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Learning From the Examples of Others
Darrell Delaney
Proverbs 12:15
The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.Read →
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Comparing Myself With Others
Darrell Delaney
2 Corinthians 10:12
When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.Read →
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Practicing Humility
Darrell Delaney
Philippians 2:3-4
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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Embracing Patience
Darrell Delaney
Romans 12:12
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.Read →
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Expectations and Assumptions
Darrell Delaney
Proverbs 4:7
The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.Read →
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Giving Our Best in All We Do
Darrell Delaney
Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.Read →
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Trusting God’s Timing
Darrell Delaney
Ecclesiastes 3:1
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens. . . .Read →
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Giving Ourselves Grace
Darrell Delaney
2 Peter 3:18
Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.Read →
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What’s the Right Choice of Friends?
Darrell Delaney
Proverbs 13:20
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.Read →
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Learning From Mistakes
Darrell Delaney
Proverbs 24:16
Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.Read →
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Normalizing Our Emotions
Darrell Delaney
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.Read →
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Understanding the Power of My Story
Darrell Delaney
Revelation 12:11
They triumphed . . . by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony. . . .Read →
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Redemptive Reflection
Darrell Delaney
Psalm 139:23-24
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in...Read →
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Teamwork Triumph
Darrell Delaney
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can...Read →
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Embracing Each New Day
Darrell Delaney
Lamentations 3:22-23
Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is...Read →
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Evolving Assignments
Darrell Delaney
Proverbs 16:9
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.Read →
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God’s Sovereignty Brings Peace
Darrell Delaney
Psalm 46:10
“Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”Read →
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Gifted to Serve
Darrell Delaney
1 Peter 4:10-11
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace. . . .Read →
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Nurturing Self-Care
Darrell Delaney
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and...Read →
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God Can Redeem Our Mistakes
Darrell Delaney
Romans 8:28
We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to...Read →
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God is Faithful in Completing His Work
Darrell Delaney
Philippians 1:6
He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.Read →
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Trusting the Power of God in Prayer
Darrell Delaney
James 5:16
The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.Read →
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Gratitude
Darrell Delaney
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.Read →
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The Importance of a Mentor/Guide
Darrell Delaney
Proverbs 15:22
Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.Read →
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Letting Go of Worry
Darrell Delaney
Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.Read →
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Studying God’s Word
Darrell Delaney
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.Read →
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The Significance of Sabbath Rest
Darrell Delaney
Exodus 20:8-10
“Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day...Read →
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Identity in Christ
Darrell Delaney
2 Corinthians 5:17
If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!Read →
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Keeping Time in Perspective
Darrell Delaney
Psalm 90:12
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.Read →
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