The Battle Is Hiswritten by Chris Baker Many years ago, I used to be a construction worker. One day, while working with a new crew, I was sent to get a load of dirt with my bosses’ truck and dump trailer. We were going to be pouring concrete later that day and needed the dirtContinue reading “The Battle Is His”
Category Archives: Devotion
Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: Missionaries
Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: Missionarieswritten by Chris Baker Join with me in praying for our missionaries today. We pray for those abroad and locally. Pray the Lord will continue to help them spread the Good News of Jesus Christ! May the Lord bless them with good health, provide the resources they need, make their ministries effective,Continue reading “Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: Missionaries”
Think Before You Speak!
Think Before You Speak! written by Chris Baker The title of this devotion was my mother’s most quoted phrase while I was growing up. Fortunately, it was never directed towards me. My father had the unfortunate habit of sticking his foot in his mouth. He would constantly blurt out the first thing that came intoContinue reading “Think Before You Speak!”
Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: Healthcare Workers
Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: Healthcare Workerswritten by Chris Baker Join with me in praying for our healthcare workers today. They place their lives on the frontlines for the good of others. Pray the Lord may see their many sacrifices and bless their efforts. Pray for protection, continued guidance, encouragement, rest and whatever else the Lord mayContinue reading “Tuesday Prayer Emphasis: Healthcare Workers”
How Soon We Forget!
How Soon We Forget!written by Chris Baker I have met many people over the years who have turned to God for help in difficult situations. There is usually a common theme; a difficult circumstance, God does a miracle, the person begins to seek the Lord and then I never hear from them again. God was faithfulContinue reading “How Soon We Forget!”
How Should You Respond?
How Should You Respond?written by Chris Baker How do you respond to people when they hurt you through their actions? Do you respond in like manner? This seems to be the popular approach. I once heard a saying, “do to others BEFORE they do to me.” In other words, I know you are going to hurt orContinue reading “How Should You Respond?”
Why Worry?
Why Worry?written by Chris Baker Why do we worry? Did you know the average person, excluding the United States, makes under two dollars a day? Many around the world live day to day and literally do not know if they will have enough food to feed their family tomorrow. Would you find it hard notContinue reading “Why Worry?”
He Will Do It!
He Will Do It!written by Chris Baker Have you ever received an encouraging letter? Do you have those in your life that are encouragers? Mentors like this can spur us on and motivate us to be better people. They can even speak to us about sensitive and convicting things because they speak from a placeContinue reading “He Will Do It!”
When I Am Afraid…
When I Am Afraid…written by Chris Baker Have you ever been in a scary situation? What causes you to be afraid? Most often, it is the unknowns. Will I make it out of this accident alive, will I escape these people who wish to do me harm, will I beat this disease and so forth?Continue reading “When I Am Afraid…”
Don’t Delay
Don’t Delaywritten by Chris Baker The very last sentence of Psalm 40 says, “O my God, do not delay” (NIV). Does it ever seem that God is delaying? Perhaps you or a loved one are facing a difficult time and wonder if the situation will ever end. Maybe you are waiting on a deal toContinue reading “Don’t Delay”
The Barnabas Corner 