Category Archives: The church today

ROLL-CALL: Bill Johnson

Posted on August 31, 2017 by kenbaker

Hebrews 11 has been called the “Roll-call of Faith.” The writer takes a whistle-stop tour through the Old Testament, pointing out some of the truly amazing people in Jewish history who exemplified what faith in God really looked like. … Continue reading →

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Eye-witnesses

Posted on August 18, 2017 by kenbaker

I wonder how you remember things? Some things seem lodged in my brain, crystal clear and pristine. Others, …uh, less so. Recently, I recounted a very early memory to my brother -an event that we had both witnessed- only to … Continue reading →

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Jesus & What Prayer is NOT

Posted on August 4, 2017 by kenbaker

Jesus’ intent was not to entertain: he had important information to pass on and he wanted his listeners to be alert and attentive to what he said. But even the serious discussion was often accompanied by wry remarks and comical … Continue reading →

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Kingdom, Power, Glory

Posted on August 1, 2017 by kenbaker

Each clause in the Lord’s Prayer comes with the additive “As above, so below.” That is to say, we are praying for the life of heaven to be seen and experienced on earth. Everything we long for -whether or not … Continue reading →

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“My heart bursts its banks”- Five Kingly Qualities

Posted on September 16, 2016 by kenbaker

Psalm 45 was written as a “poem to the King” on the occasion of a royal marriage, but it goes much further than mere panegyric. Indeed, in the opening line, the writer confesses that “My heart overflows…” In … Continue reading →

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“You are the Temple” (1 Cor 3)

Posted on April 8, 2016 by kenbaker

“You realize don’t you, that you are the temple of God, and God himself is present in you? …God’s temple is sacred— and you, remember, are the temple” (1 Corinthians 3:16- 17, The Message). Christianity doesn’t have, and never has … Continue reading →

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What the Cross achieves, the Spirit effects

Posted on March 26, 2016 by kenbaker

The cross achieves something: the Spirit effects that achievement in our lives and in our world. There’s much to say here, but this morning, let’s just focus on this passage from John 16: “But very truly I tell you, it … Continue reading →

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The hill-country of my heart

Posted on March 6, 2016 by kenbaker

There it is, up there in the distance. It’s not the easiest place, but it’s the place God has put on my heart. It’s been there for as long as I can remember and the joy of it has … Continue reading →

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What if it isn’t working?

Posted on March 3, 2016 by kenbaker

“The disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, ‘Why couldn’t we drive it out?’ He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to … Continue reading →

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“Filling your mind”

Posted on February 13, 2016 by kenbaker

“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. … Continue reading →

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