Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Genuine Joy

This picture of Popa & Reopi was taken in 2007. Our ministry team lived with them during our time in Fiji.  Genuine Joywritten by Chris Baker What brings you joy? Does something appear joyful to you in the moment, when in reality, it leaves you feeling hallow inside? I can remember feeling this way manyContinue reading “Genuine Joy”

Make Every Effort

Make Every Effortwritten by Chris Baker As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as youContinue reading “Make Every Effort”

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?”

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!”

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”

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”