by Andy Baker | Mar 26, 2019 | VITAL Men Devotions
Today we are continuing our Lenten series on the final words of Jesus as he suffered and died on the cross. Today’s words come from John 19:28-29: After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.”A jar full of...
by Andy Baker | Mar 19, 2019 | Uncategorized, VITAL Men Devotions
This lent we are walking through the final words that Jesus uttered before dying on the cross for our sins. We find today’s words in the heartwrenching story found in Luke 23:32-34. Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. And...
by Andy Baker | Mar 12, 2019 | VITAL Men Devotions
I’ve recently found myself defending the idea of lent, as it has a number of negative connotations in Nicaragua. I believe Lent is important because it is a time to prepare for celebrating the greatest gift we have ever received: the sacrificial death and...
by Andy Baker | Mar 5, 2019 | VITAL Men Devotions
In Jesus’ day prayer had become very much misunderstood and missed used. Jesus relates 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, but...
by Andy Baker | Feb 26, 2019 | VITAL Men Devotions
Due to the socio-political crisis in Nicaragua I am “supreme commuting this year,” living in Nicaragua for two months then returning to my family in the States for two weeks. My body has definitely acclimatized to the tropics, so much so that 70 degrees...
