Author Archives: Chris Baker

ON THE PORCH DECEMBER 31, 2022 NEW YEAR’S EVE NO DOGS OR BIKES “Sorry to bother you miss.  I’m from the sheriff’s department.  We’ve had some reports of your dog chasing around people on bikes.” “I think you have the wrong house.  My dog doesn’t ride a bike.”   A friend sent me a link to thatContinue reading “NO DOGS OR BIKES”

Early one morning a few days ago, I went up to the church to get it ready for the festivities to come. It was still dark and cold outside, and all was quiet and still. Our little church is our second home, and I LOVE spending time alone there. It makes my heart happy. ButContinue reading “ANYTHING BUT A SILENT NIGHT”

DECEMBER 7, 2022 ON THE PORCH ** I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.  Philippians 3:14 As most of my friends know, this has been quite the year in the Baker household.  We have had fantastic, life-changing events happen, but we’ve also had heartache. Continue reading “FINISH STRONG”

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 I once heard the story of a mom and stepmom feuding before their daughter’s wedding. Both had different ideas of how things should work and tried to manipulate things to go their way. Each tried to outdo the other as situations presented themselves. This went on for months. The daughter helped bothContinue reading “COMPARISON IS A THIEF”

OCTOBER 14, 2022 ON THE PORCH TATTERED & TORN Tattered, Torn, Limp, Worn, Beaten down, Broken, Burdened, Tired, Bruised, Scarred, Hurt, Heavy-hearted, Weary, Weathered, Shriveled, Burned Out, Depleted, Exhausted, Consumed, Spent… A few days ago, a friend pulled out her Bible, and she had a pocket in the front with “her treasures in it.” ThisContinue reading “TATTERED AND TORN”

OCTOBER 12, 2022 ON THE PORCH CHASING CHICKENS We have a few hens.  Every morning we open the gate, and they race to freedom.  After grazing all day, we lock them back up in the coop every evening.  Last night I was on the phone with Sierra while rounding the chickens up, and they wereContinue reading “CHASING CHICKENS”

WRITTEN OCTOBER 7, 2022 ON THE PORCH THE CANDY LADY **And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the LORD Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.  Colossians 3:17 It is around 3:15 pm, and the doorbell rings.  Janet picks up her candy jar and heads toContinue reading “THE CANDY LADY”

AUGUST 29, 2022ON THE PORCHHIDDEN AND HOARDED We have a broody hen. A few months ago, Benny found a litter of tiny kittens in the corner of the chicken coop. Their mama was laying with them, but they also had a protector and warmer in the above-named hen. When Benny entered the division of theContinue reading “HIDDEN & HOARDED”

AUGUST 23, 2022 ON THE PORCH WHAT’S UNDERNEATH? “You will never look into the eyes of someone God does not love and did not die for.” – Anonymous Early yesterday morning, while working up in my shop, I lifted the lid and took this picture of my laser cutting a card.  The light seemed to beContinue reading “WHAT’S UNDERNEATH”

ON THE PORCH HOLDING THE RAG AUGUST 15, 2022 Homework had been completed, the chores were finished, and supper was devoured.  When all were satisfied, the kiddos asked to be excused from the table to settle in front of the TV for their evening show.  Mom started gathering dishes and running dish water.  One childContinue reading “HOLDING THE RAG”