Blog Archives
No Small Print, No Exclusions
Let’s not complicate salvation: There are no exceptions to who can receive it.
Church. Not Just a Routine
Is church a Sunday routine or a life-changing opportunity to worship the Creator?
Milk or Meat: What Will You Choose?
Are you content with milk or do you want meat? It’s a decision that determines your growth.
Let Your Life Tell the Story
Do your actions, words, and choices tell the greatest story ever told of grace and mercy?
The Tongue is a Fire-Breathing Weapon
Who’s really in charge of your words? the holy One or the greatest liar of all time.
Playing Favorites
God loves every person, no matter their skin color, language or what they have to offer.
Are You Praying For Spirit-led Conviction?
Does your church pray for the Holy Spirit to call souls to Christ?
4 Replacements For Your Anger
Don’t give in to that worldly reaction of allowing others to make you angry.
Encouragement: It Changes Things
God encourages us, so we can encourage others.
The Power of a Family – Part Two
Parents, your children are watching closely, and they will pick up on your value system.
When Judging Others is a Good Thing
When done with a pure and humble heart, judging is part of help and healing.
Jump in and Truly Trust
There aren’t many trustworthy things in the world, but God sent his Son to be one of them.
How Then Do We Live in a Divisive Culture
Being in the world but not of it means we have to communicate with enemies of Christ.
3 Ways to Be an Effective Witness
When there’s an opportunity, don’t blow the chance to share your life-changing story.
When God’s Plan and Your Plan Don’t Match
The pleasures of this world will never satisfy, so allow God to take control.
Through Victory and Strife
God will use your life to mold you and shape you and to bless those around you.
Self Care Begins With Friend Care
How do we make the most of the friendships God has so generously given us?
The Old You vs. The New You
Don’t try to make up for your old life, just focus on the one who makes all things new.
Humility: Saul, Paul, and a Bright Light
We can either be humble or be humbled by God.
One Question Leads to Another
There will always, be questions. And that’s not a bad thing, how we will grow in knowledge.
5 Judgement-Free Ways to Love the Lost
What would you do if you witnessed injustice, judgement and hypocrisy?
I Can Still Hear My Dad’s Voice
A godly father’s voice can still be heard beyond the grave.
A Father That Never Fails
Father’s Day might be painful to some, but there is a Father that never fails his children.
The Good and The Best Lessons From Dad
His full name was Robert Albert Baier, but to his three daughters (Barbie, Trish and me), he was Daddy Bob […]
Jesus Said Go and Disciple
Believers are called to be faithful to give to others what has been invested in us.
Go-Lucky
God will use our circumstances to mold us and to shape our character to draw us closer to Him.
Worldly Acclaim is Noise and Nonsense
Worldly achievements mean nothing, but how you lived for Christ means gaining the whole world.
Debunking the Top 6 Critiques of the Bible
God was intimately involved in the process of determining the canon of the Bible.
Humility: The Proud and the Humble
Comparing ourselves to others is never a good assessment of how good we are.
Live and Learn
We should always seek the Lord when we are facing dilemmas or decisions that will impact more than us.
Heaven is NOT an Achievement
You can’t earn it because you don’t deserve it, so just accept it and be changed forever.
A Workout With God as Your Strength Coach
Suffering produces endurance and character in a Christian’s spiritual training.
Sicarii: Who Were These Assassins?
They wanted their independence from Rome, and they would do anything to get it.
Most Important Question of Your Life
There’s nothing a human can do to enter heaven. It’s just a gift you willingly accept.
Family Reunion
God, rich in love and mercy, wants you to come to Him and surrender what you have been holding onto.
What Can the Herodians Teach Us About Politics?
An earthly kingdom built by men will never save you; only Jesus does that.
3 Ways to Know God’s Will Then Do It
Instruction for knowing God’s will has been there the whole time.
Humility: Naaman’s Leprosy
When we are quick to listen and obey, we will receive God’s kindness.
Wrestling with God
You can’t have an encounter with God and not be changed.
Yes, You CAN Have Faith That Moves Mountains
A life of fulfillment starts and ends with the decision of your life: following Jesus.
What the Televangelists Don’t Tell You
They’re right. You can receive health and wealth, but not by following a rule book.
Who? What? When? Where? Why? How?
Paul made sure his message was clear to believers: Spreading the gospel is up to you.
Spreading Jesus vs. Spreading Opinions
Non-believers will only want what we have if they see fruits of the Spirit in us.
No Requirements, No Rules, Just Jesus
Jesus’ sacrifice was once and for all and doesn’t come with any rules to follow.
Enough is Enough
Prayer should be our first reaction and not our last resort.
Is it Time to Hit the Recharge Button?
Larry Barker
healthy church podcast
If You’re a Christian, You’re a Missionary
Leaving, embracing and invading is exactly what Jesus did, and we should do as well.
Humility: Feet and Foot Washing
It is important to consider others more important than ourselves by serving them.
God is With Us
We are never alone because God is with us. He is there through the good times and the bad.