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?”
Tag Archives: Encouragement
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!”
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”
Taste and See
Taste & Seewritten by Chris Baker What causes a craving? Do you crave what you’ve never tasted? What sorts of things do you crave? Do you crave things that are beneficial to you? We all know, and probably have experienced, how easy it is to crave unhealthy things. Have you ever tasted a small pieceContinue reading “Taste and See”
What’s Your Perspective?
What’s Your Perspective? written by Chris Baker What does your typical prayer sound like? Is it just a bunch of requests to God? Are you explaining to God how you think things should go? How often do you thank Him in prayer? Is thanksgiving a normal part of your prayer life? Thanksgiving is often a matterContinue reading “What’s Your Perspective?”
Watch & Pray
Watch & Praywritten by Chris Baker Temptation is no respecter of persons. In fact, Scripture says that Jesus was tempted in every way and yet did not sin. Point being, we are always going to be tempted on this earth. Temptation is part of our Christian life; however, we do not have to give inContinue reading “Watch & Pray”
Are You Devoted?
Are You Devoted?written by Chris Baker What does it mean to be “devoted” to something? According to the Oxford dictionary, the Latin origin is to “formally vow.” It means you are committed, dedicated, attentive, loyal and faithful. Those are some strong descriptors! The Apostle Paul has this in mind when he encourages us to beContinue reading “Are You Devoted?”
I Will Yet Praise Him!
I Will Yet Praise Him!written by Chris Baker Do you know the way you respond to a situation is a choice? You can choose to react or to respond. Reactions are generally emotional. For example, if someone says something that hurts your feelings, and you react with a mean response or action, that was purelyContinue reading “I Will Yet Praise Him!”
The Kingdom Is Near
The Kingdom Is Nearwritten by Chris Baker Does life ever seem mundane? Does one day seem to flow into the next and into the next? Have you grown comfortable with life? People in the 1st Century were used to a certain way of life. They had their routines, followed their religious observations, some tried toContinue reading “The Kingdom Is Near”
Wait!
Wait!written by Chris Baker Waiting is a word that can be difficult to hear. In North America, I cannot speak for other parts of the world, we are accustomed to a fast food mentality. We want what we want now, no waiting. In fact, our culture is constantly adjusting to make things quicker and quicker.Continue reading “Wait!”
The Barnabas Corner 