by JBaker | Jul 31, 2014 | Daily Inspiration
Jeremiah 29:11 (HCSB) For I know the plans I have for you”-[this is] the Lord’s declaration- “plans for [your] welfare, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Why did God put (us) me here?” It’s a simple question to ask and,...
by JBaker | Jul 30, 2014 | Daily Inspiration
Mark 5:35 (ESV) “There came from the ruler’s house some who said, ‘Your daughter is dead’” This news must have struck Jairus’ heart like a knife. He had just heard Jesus tell the woman with the issue of blood that her suffering was over and now he was being told that...
by JBaker | Jul 29, 2014 | Daily Inspiration
I John 3:18-20 (MSG) My dear children, let’s not just talk about love; let’s practice real love. This is the only way we’ll know we’re living truly, living in God’s reality. It’s also the way to shut down debilitating self-criticism, even when there is something to...
by JBaker | Jul 28, 2014 | Daily Inspiration
Hebrews 10:36 (NLT) Patient endurance is what you need now, so you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised. When you trust God’s promises-and when you try your best to honor the Lord with your prayers, your thoughts,...
by JBaker | Jul 25, 2014 | Daily Inspiration
Job 13:15 (NKJV) Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Suffering in the life of a Christian can be expected. It is the normal experience, no matter how much we dislike admitting it to ourselves. And believe me family I have had my share of life’s ups and downs!...
James Baker, Jr., a Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York native, is the spiritual leader and founder of Grace and Truth Leadership. He is also a prolifically well-sought after leadership coach, who helps many leaders with their call into purpose and the abundant life.