Dave Delaney

Husband, Dad, Pastor, Friend

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Helping Your Teen After Camp

1. Be Glad - Thank God for whatever decisions the Lord has brought them to. Do not discourage it. Do not cause them to doubt it.

2. Don’t Panic - Say things like, “I’m glad you shared this with me. Let’s work through this together. Is there anything else that I need to know?”

3. Ask Questions - Try to understand before you correct. “How long have you felt this way? What happened? What were they thinking they would get? How can I help?”

4. Keep Talking - fruit from good decisions takes time. Don’t use this decision against them later this week when they act in a way that you deem inappropriate.

5. Build Habits - lasting change is built through daily disciplines.

6. Think Long-Term - you are raising young adults who learn to walk with Jesus their whole life.

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BUILT FOR THE BATTLE.

84 devotions to help you in your spiritual battles.

I wrote this book for my son who is headed off to boot camp, 84 days of boot camp, one devotion for every day.

Get your copy today!

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Pray bold prayers.

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We are so happy for Alayna and Caleb. It was such a wonderful day. Thank you to everyone for helping make this an extra special day.

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Too often, when children enter foster care they arrive with their belongings in a trash bag.

PLACED Bags were created to change that story.

Each bag is designed to provide comfort, kindness, and practical support for foster children and foster families.

You can help us place hope into the hands of children who need it most.

Donate today at https://t.co/RJnvmNRauc
or DM us to find out how you can help support foster families in practical and meaningful ways.

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New Book Drop

Built for Battle. 84 devotional to help young man fight for godly masculinity.

Comment below or DM if interested.

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What a day! Celebrating our 132 anniversary @fbclb and recognizing those who have completed discipleship.

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Something can be right and still be incredibly hard.

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If you are needing assurance in your relationship with God, you will find it the way you find assurance in any relationship, by spending time in conversation.

Set a non-negotiable time tomorrow morning to spend time in the Word of God and you will find your confidence grow.

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Good spiritual leadership requires being qualified.

Titus 1
1 Timothy 3

Not just sincere or talented or zealous. But qualified.

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Lessons from the Mission Field.

1. A Sense of Adventure.

The Gospel always pulls us out of comfort zones. The Christian life was never meant to be safe and predictable.

In talking with pastors there, they are always thinking about the next village. The next city. Looking for ways to plant churches and send pastors. One of the goals was that they wanted to reach 1,000 church plants by 2030. I think they will make it.

We don’t just believe the gospel; we follow it. And following Jesus will always take you somewhere you didn’t plan to go.

2. The Joy of Simplicity.

When life is stripped down; fewer distractions, fewer options what remains becomes clearer: people matter, generosity matters, God’s presence matters.

What stood out wasn’t what people didn’t have; it was how much joy they still did have. Less really can be more.

The teens at the camp were sleeping on the ground, they had to bring their own utensils, there were no showers or even cabins, there was no water park or swimming pool, just a small creek, but they were so happy to be there. Many of pastors made dozens of trips on tricycles to get their kids to the camp, but they were talking about how amazing camp was and how excited they were to participate in the week.

3. The Need for Training.

God is clearly calling men into ministry; but calling alone isn’t enough.

We met for two morning with 30 plus pastors and missionaries. What I saw was a hunger: a real desire to preach, to lead, to shepherd, but often without access to the tools, training, and theological depth needed to sustain it long-term.

Training pastors isn’t optional; it’s essential if the gospel is going to remain strong, clear, and faithful in the next generation.

4. The Power of Encouragement.

Discouragement isn’t limited by geography. Whether it’s a small barangay or a large city, the weight of ministry is real and the enemy knows exactly where to press.

National pastors and missionaries carry burdens most people never see.

5. A Revival Spirit.

There is a spirit in those churches that’s hard to ignore, it feels alive.
Not manufactured. Not programmed. Just real.

You hear it in the singing; joyful, loud, engaged. Not spectators, but participants. You feel it in the fellowship; people genuinely glad you’re there, not out of obligation but out of love.

There’s a hunger for God that shows up in simple but powerful ways.

It makes you ask the question: Have we grown familiar with things they are still amazed by?

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Philippines Youth Camp Night 1 - Dozens saved. Lives changed. God is moving.

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Comfort zones rarely produce impact.

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Jesus is no longer the Suffering Servant on the cross. Rather, He is the risen and exalted King, reigning over heaven and earth..

1 Corinthians 15:20-25

That changes everything. The same power that raised Him, is the power available to you today.

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To God be the glory! Several more professions of faith this morning, folks baptized, and dozens of visitors.

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What an incredible two days of ministry @fbclb !

Our Good Friday service was powerful, Christ lifted high and hearts were stirred. Then today our campus was filled with families and kids at the Egg Hunt… laughter, joy, and conversations happening all over the place.

Over 24 professions of faith and 50 visitors across the weekend, only God can do that!

We’re so grateful for every volunteer, every family who came, and every person who heard the good news of Jesus.

And the best part? Sunday is coming.

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Good Friday reminds us that we’re more broken than we want to admit.

Easter Sunday reminds us that we’re more loved than we ever imagined.

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Christ had died.
Christ was buried.
Christ is Risen.

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Hey preachers, guard your focus this week.

Distractions will come. Disputes will rise. Discouragement will whisper. (someone on here is going to start arguing about Friday verse Wednesday)

Stay on the assignment. What an opportunity we have to Preach Christ.