by JBaker | Aug 29, 2014 | Daily Inspiration
Proverbs 29:11 (NKJV) A fool vents all his feelings,[a]But a wise man holds them back. Who is in charge of your emotions? Is it you, or have you formed the unreliable habits of letting other people-or stressful situations-determine the quality of your thoughts and the...
by JBaker | Aug 28, 2014 | Daily Inspiration
Ephesians 5:15 (NKJV) See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. When you read the word “Time” in the gospels, please know that two different words are most often used in the Greek language of the...
by JBaker | Aug 27, 2014 | Daily Inspiration
I Peter 5: 8 (NASB) Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 [d] But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your...
by JBaker | Aug 26, 2014 | Daily Inspiration
Romans 12:2 (NKJV) And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Point to ponder: You could make the argument that we live in a troubled society. And...
by JBaker | Aug 25, 2014 | Daily Inspiration
John 7:16 (NIV) Jesus answered, “My teaching is not my own. It comes from the one who sent me. 17 Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own. Why does God want the totality of your life before...
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.