SEPTEMBER 23, 2026 ON THE PORCH “OH, THE IRONY!!” “Oh, the irony!!!” Benny and I came to Ruidoso yesterday to Sabbath and relax. Our hearts need refreshment, renewal, and true rest. We hadn’t been here 20 minutes when I received a text from the owners of these cabins with the following message: “Hi Chris! We’reContinue reading ““OH! THE IRONY…””
Author Archives: Chris Baker
4 AM FISHING
AUGUST 24, 2026 ON THE PORCH 4 AM FISHING **I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. 1 Corinthians 3:6 Benny and I have been passing in the night lately, so we had to fit some time in where we could. One of our favorite activities together is fishing. WeContinue reading “4 AM FISHING”
OUT OF FOCUS
AUGUST 17, 2026 ON THE PORCH OUT OF FOCUS I’ve been sick for a week straight, so taking a walk and seeing the sunrise this morning felt wonderful. Taking sunrise pictures is one of my favorite things to do. Sharing is my next. As I pointed at the sunrise this morning, my phone kept zoomingContinue reading “OUT OF FOCUS”
I DON’T WANT A KITTEN!!
AUGUST 3, 2026 ON THE PORCH I DON’T WANT A KITTEN!! A few days ago, while checking on a friend, I got a reply that said, “Trying to win the battle against negative thinking.” I thought, “Man, that is something we struggle with on a daily basis.” **We demolish arguments and every pretension that setsContinue reading “I DON’T WANT A KITTEN!!”
WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND??
JULY 20, 2026 ON THE PORCH “WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND??” David had a rock and a sling. — 1 Samuel 17:38-40 A little boy had five biscuits and 2 fish. — John 5:5-9 Jael had a tent peg and hammer. — Judges 4:18-21 The woman at the well had an empty jar. — John 4:1-2Continue reading “WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND??”
CAST MY CARES
ON THE PORCH CAST MY CARES **“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 During a season of our lives that was necessary to stay close to home but also needing to get away to catch our breath, Benny and I discovered a tiny state park about 45 minutesContinue reading “CAST MY CARES”
EVEN IN THE DARK
APRIL 6, 2026 ON THE PORCH EVEN IN THE DARK **“Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 **The LORD is close to all who call on Him, yes, to all who call on Him in truth. Psalm 145:18 This morning I decided to goContinue reading “EVEN IN THE DARK”
FIND ME
MARCH 12, 2025 ON THE PORCH FIND ME **Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even thereContinue reading “FIND ME”
2024 IN THE REARVIEW
JANUARY 6, 2025 ON THE PORCH 2024 IN THE REARVIEW On New Year’s Eve last week, a sister and I were commiserating together about 2024. We’ve both had a rough year, and we were remembering and reflecting. After our pity party started and had gone on a little while, we concluded, “WE GOTTA STOP! ThisContinue reading “2024 IN THE REARVIEW”
“CRINA, HOLD YOU??”
**Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. Isaiah 55:6 Those who know me know that I ADORE my two grandbabies, Wesley and Teddy. Both are growing like weeds, and I’m afraid Wesley is outgrowing the playpen we use as a crib. So, we bought a bedContinue reading ““CRINA, HOLD YOU??””
