Archive for June, 2023

Would You Share My Introduction?

I personally love Anthony’s passion and decotion to God, His Word, and His Church. He is a dear brother, and he knows many dear brothers and sisters in Christ.

Daniel

Anthony Baker's avatarThe Recovering Legalist

Hey, friends!

I recorded this short introduction. Would you be kind enough to watch and share it?

Thanks a bunch!

Please watch and share. Thank you!

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VerseD: Romans 5:8

but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8, ESV

Christ laid down His life for love and forgiveness, and God calls us to the same love for others.

Tetradecade

It’s time to talk about the elephant in the room …

Because apparently ivory and thus elephants symbolize the 14th Anniversary.

And this lovely lady has been married to me for 14 years this fine day.

She has shown great patience and wisdom over the past tetradecade, been a wonderful helper, and the best of friends and dad jokes.

What time is it when an elephant sits on your fence?

Time to get a new fence.

She has been involved in ministry, cooks so many meals, and leads kids at school and church so well.

Basically …

I love this woman.

Thanks for 14 years so far!

VerseD: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant

1 Corinthians 13:4, ESV

As messed up as our world is, we are called by the God who loves us to love with patience, kindness, and humility Christ showed us.

VerseD: Psalm 119:14

You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.

Psalm 119:114, ESV

With everyone doing “what is right in their own eyes,” this world gets crazy and dangerous, but we can find peace and comfort from God in His Word.

This Sunday at Church: Pray for Someone in a difficult Marriage

For this Sunday here’s what you can do: Pray for Someone in a difficult Marriage. I have past posts on praying for different people in regards to the topic of marriage such as Pray for those who are engaged to be married, Pray for those who recently got married in your Church and even simply Talk to someone about what […]

This Sunday at Church: Pray for Someone in a difficult Marriage

VerseD: Micah 6:8

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Micah 6:8, ESV

Too many start with their own will, and this is not good.

We are to seek the Lord’s justice, Love in His kindness, and know these by honestly seeking His will and living by it.

VerseD: Proverbs 12:25

Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.

Proverbs 12:25, ESV

Beyond the things of this life, our own sin can cause us worry and fear (anxiety). Thankfully, God sent Jesus to save us from our sin and the Holy Spirit to give us hope for eternal peace.

VerseD: Galatians 6:9

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.

Galatians 6:9, ESV

Our God did the ultimate good, by sacrificing Christ for us. Now, we have the Holy Spirit within us to empower us to do good works for His glory and help us make eternity that much better.

VerseD: Romans 10:17

So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.

Romans 10:17, ESV

The Word became flesh to point us to forgiveness and restoration with God, and the Holy Spirit empowers us to share this news with others to lead them toward faith in Christ.