A simple bloghttps://piyadaniel.com/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/name-games-for-groups/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/name-games-for-groups/A collection of fun, in-person name games and activities perfect for youth groups, small groups, camps, and any gathering where people need to learn each other's names.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/the-weight-of-becoming-pope/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/the-weight-of-becoming-pope/A reflection on what it truly means to be chosen as Pope — not a throne, but a cross. Not glory, but sacrifice.Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/christ-meets-adam-on-holy-saturday/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/christ-meets-adam-on-holy-saturday/An ancient homily for Holy Saturday where Christ speaks directly to Adam, calling humanity out of darkness and into the light of resurrection.Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/the-mother-of-god/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/the-mother-of-god/Mary's visitation to Elizabeth reveals her as the true Ark of the Covenant, carrying the fulfillment of all God's promises in her womb.Sun, 29 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/the-divine-proposal/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/the-divine-proposal/The story of the Annunciation — how God sent His angel to a humble girl in Nazareth with not a command, but a proposal that would change the course of history.Sun, 22 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/the-ark-and-the-kingdom/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/the-ark-and-the-kingdom/God gathered His scattered children through covenants, revealed His nature through the Ark, and established the Davidic kingdom — all preparing for the coming Messiah.Sun, 15 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/the-fall/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/the-fall/The story of Lucifer's revenge against God's beloved children, the temptation of Adam and Eve, and the promise of redemption hidden in their sentence.Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/what-is-truth/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/what-is-truth/Exploring the difference between subjective and objective truth, and why it matters when it comes to faith and religion.Sun, 08 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/gods-masterpiece-the-beginning-part-1/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/gods-masterpiece-the-beginning-part-1/The story of creation, the fall of Lucifer, and the rise of Michael — exploring the cosmic battle that shaped the heavens.Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/4-things-i-misunderstood-about-the-bible/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/4-things-i-misunderstood-about-the-bible/Questioning inherited beliefs about Scripture — from Sola Scriptura to the biblical canon — after growing up across multiple Christian denominations.Fri, 29 May 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/encountering-gods-presence-in-a-prison/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/encountering-gods-presence-in-a-prison/A reflection on volunteering in a prison, sharing the love of Jesus with inmates, and experiencing God's presence in unexpected places.Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/what-does-the-bible-say-about-friends/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/what-does-the-bible-say-about-friends/Bible verses about friendship – choosing friends wisely and becoming a better friend yourself.Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/heart-law-how-jesus-changed-the-world-bottom-up/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/heart-law-how-jesus-changed-the-world-bottom-up/Jesus didn't come as a political king to impose change from the top down — he changed society by winning the hearts of people, one life at a time.Sat, 26 May 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/what-does-the-bible-say-about-abortion-life-inside-the-womb/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/what-does-the-bible-say-about-abortion-life-inside-the-womb/Exploring what the Bible says about the value of life inside the womb through six key Scripture passages.Tue, 08 May 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/10-things-you-didnt-realise-about-the-birth-of-jesus/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/10-things-you-didnt-realise-about-the-birth-of-jesus/How much of the Christmas story is tradition and how much comes from the Bible? Exploring what Scripture actually says about the birth of Jesus.Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/please-buy-me-some-food-i-dont-want-money/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/please-buy-me-some-food-i-dont-want-money/A chilly morning encounter with a woman on the street challenges assumptions about charity, prejudice, and what it means to genuinely love like Jesus did.Thu, 09 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/time-bomb-a-race-against-time/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/time-bomb-a-race-against-time/A reflection on how we waste time on entertainment and busyness, and why numbering our days leads to wisdom and understanding God's will.Thu, 26 Oct 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/where-are-you-a-question-to-think/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/where-are-you-a-question-to-think/A reflection on how easily we forget God during seasons of blessing, and the powerful question God asked in the Garden of Eden.Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/resigning-as-cto-dropping-my-largest-client-project/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/resigning-as-cto-dropping-my-largest-client-project/A reflection on resigning as CTO and dropping my largest client project to reclaim time for what truly matters for eternity.Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMThttps://piyadaniel.com/posts/hello-reader-what-do-you-think-about-everyday/https://piyadaniel.com/posts/hello-reader-what-do-you-think-about-everyday/A reflection on how daily thoughts shape our lives, the paradox of worldly success, and the pursuit of what truly matters for eternity.Fri, 14 Nov 2014 00:00:00 GMT