Dave Malnes | Praise & Proclaim Ministries

My Problem with Distraction

Why is it that I still have such a difficult time praying for longer than two minutes before my mind wanders off? My thoughts go on these little excursions that have absolutely nothing to do with prayer, the Bible verse in front of me, or the appreciation for what he has done. If the Bible…

The Astonishing Paradox of Grace

A gift is only truly a gift when it is received. Yet, there is a specific kind of gift that is so overwhelming, too good to be true, that our natural instinct is to push it away. This is the paradox of grace—it isn’t grace if you’ve earned it, and it isn’t a gift until…

A Natural Overflow: Why Wisdom Leads Us to Others

There is a unique kind of confidence that comes from knowing the end of your story. When you trust in God’s promises, your citizenship in heaven is already secured. You aren’t working for an inheritance; you are living from one. This security changes how we see the world. Proclaiming the Good News is no longer…

Why Trusting the Word is a Key to Proclamation

There is a profound irony at the heart of the Christian faith: God has chosen the most fragile instruments to carry out his eternal work. When we consider His “highest purpose”—the salvation of souls and the gathering of his people into heaven—it seems baffling that he would entrust this to us. But as the prophet…

The Power of Lonely Places

A busy, cluttered life has a way of drowning out what matters most. Priorities blur. Promises fade. Purpose becomes harder to see. Yet Scripture gives us a simple, powerful pattern for recalibrating our spiritual lives—one that shapes not only who we are, but how we witness: “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”…

Applying Innovation to Share an Unchanging Gospel

I’ve always been passionate about finding fresh ways to share the Gospel. In a world that moves as quickly as ours, simply maintaining the status quo is no longer enough. Still, I understand that the word innovation can feel intimidating, especially in established churches. It can sound like a threat to what’s familiar, meaningful, and…

Demanding Evidence: Finding God’s Presence in a Broken World

When life unravels, our first instinct is often to put God on trial. We either blame him for tragedies or look at the chaos of the world and demand concrete evidence of his presence. If God is here, and if he is good, why is this happening? When going door-to-door to visit with people and…

Jesus’ Invitation to Move Outside our Comfort Zone

In Luke 14:12-14, Jesus issues a challenge that feels just as uncomfortable today as it did two thousand years ago: “When you give a luncheon or dinner, do not invite your friends… instead, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind.” These words are jarring. In Jesus’ day, hospitality was a social currency; people…

Two Ways to Look at the Great Commission: A Rescue and a Request

I once read a story about a young lieutenant who was ordered to liberate a prisoner of war camp. It was a dangerous mission that required an offensive strategy, a lot of risk, and a clear goal. His primary objective was to set the captives free. When that lieutenant later became a missionary, he saw…

Its the Invitation not the Response that Defines Evangelism Success

The feelings of rejection and disappointment often go hand-in-hand with evangelism. It’s hard not to take it personally when a friend or neighbor rebuffs our attempts to share our faith. In Luke 14:16-24, Jesus provides the perfect example of how to handle those moments: Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and…