by Andy Baker | Jul 27, 2021 | Uncategorized, Vital Men Devotions
In watching the Olympics this week, I have come to the conclusion that I’m actually glad I never became an Olympian. Every single thing these athletes do is, for better or worse, seen by millions (if not billions) of people. They can become heroes or villains in...
by Andy Baker | Jul 13, 2021 | Vital Men Devotions
In the later part of the 16th century Spain was an international superpower, controlling vast swathes of North and South America. In addition to these holdings, they had made gains in continental Europe, including control over the modern-day Netherlands. In the...
by Andy Baker | Jul 6, 2021 | Vital Men Devotions
Years ago, when I was a youth pastor, I had leadership of a “post-high” ministry haphazardly tacked onto my job description. We had around six young adults that met regularly in my basement for a time of conversation, food, and Bible study. They ate the food provided,...
by Andy Baker | Jun 29, 2021 | Vital Men Devotions
In Jesus’ day, prayer had become very much misunderstood, even outright abused. Jesus told of how it was common in synagogues to see supposedly pious men praying long, elaborate, and very visible prayers. The problem with their prayers was not that they were public,...
by Andy Baker | Jun 22, 2021 | Vital Men Devotions
One of the joys of fatherhood is seeing your child walk for the first time. When our daughter was closing in on her first birthday, I was certain she was minutes away from walking on her own. She walked around the furniture of our house all day long and would walk...
