Can the Weight Be Lifted?written by Chris Baker Have you have ever carried a burden? Sometimes, burdens can seem like a sack of dumbbells on your chest! You cannot move or go anywhere without the weight. Many times, our sin feels this way. The burden feels too great to bear! What are we to do?Continue reading “Can the Weight Be Lifted?”
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I Will Not Be Shaken
I Will Not Be Shakenwritten by Chris Baker What does it mean to be shaken? Are you someone that is easily shaken? Perhaps your plans get changed, someone is not responding to you, someone offends you, you get the slightest ache or pain, you fill in the blank. Do you find these scenarios and othersContinue reading “I Will Not Be Shaken”
Imitate Me
Imitate Mewritten by Chris Baker What does a typical day look like for you? Who do you interact with and what sorts of things do you talk about? What sorts of things flow from your heart and out of your mouth? How do you respond to the world around you? How do you respond toContinue reading “Imitate Me”
Only One Purpose!
Only One Purpose! written by Chris Baker Dear friends of mine recently did an overhaul on their lawn. Towards the end of last season, they noticed their lawn was dying. Apparently, it had been getting worse every year. They decided to level the yard off by filling in the low areas with soil. Once theContinue reading “Only One Purpose!”
Just Like Cherry Pie!
Just Like Cherry Pie!written by Chris Baker There are things in life that you instantly love, while others take more of a conscience effort. I’ll never forget the first time I had my mother in-law’s cherry pie; it was out of this world! After that initial experience, I was always excited to eat her cherryContinue reading “Just Like Cherry Pie!”
Lead Me to the Rock
Lead Me to the Rockwritten by Chris Baker Have you ever seen, or read, “Lord of the Rings?” If not, you will still get the analogy. There are some fantastic battle scenes in the movie. Each movie builds up to an impossible situation. The forces of the enemy appear to be overwhelmingly powerful, large, mightyContinue reading “Lead Me to the Rock”
Living Water
Living Waterwritten by Chris Baker There are two identical plants sitting in a kitchen window, one is healthy and growing, the other is withering; why is the one flourishing and the other dying? I am no expert on botany, however, common sense tells me it’s the source of water. The plant cannot grow or getContinue reading “Living Water”
His Love Endures Forever
His Love Endures ForeverWritten by Chris Baker Have you ever been driving along the road, peaceful, not a care in the world, when suddenly the car in front of you slams on the brakes? In response, you slam on your brakes and your car comes to a screeching sliding halt! This is a picture ofContinue reading “His Love Endures Forever”
The Lord Reigns
The Lord Reignswritten by Chris Baker The Psalmist declares in Psalm 97, “the Lord reigns” (NIV). He reminds us from the start that God is in control, which should create joy in our hearts. I cannot help but think of the arrogance of some today. How often we forget who sits high above the earth. Continue reading “The Lord Reigns”
Everlasting to Everlasting
Everlasting to Everlasting written by Chris Baker The seasons are changing, the temperature is rising, the days are getting longer and summer is coming! One of my favorite things to do this time of year is cut grass. I have always loved mowing the lawn. I guess I like the feeling of accomplishment as IContinue reading “Everlasting to Everlasting”
The Barnabas Corner 