Sunday's Coming

Good morning,

I pray this finds you well. We have had another busy but rewarding week here in Arizona. Thanks again for keeping us in your prayers. I did receive a couple of phone calls and emails this ... they sure encourage me to continue the work the Lord has led us to. You don't know what your calls and emails do for us.

Yesterday someone sent me an email on hunger with pictures of children so skinny you could see their bones. Then I came upon this devotional below. It brought home a tremendous message and got me thinking: How important is God's Word to us? We eat everyday. Do we read and study God's word every day? I preached Sunday and encouraged us to "go and tell" but to do that we need to be in God's Word first. Ask Him where and who to visit.

I pray this devotional touches you as it did me. My prayer is that God will use this today in our lives.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on,
Don

Hunger for the Word of God
“I rejoice at Thy Word.” Psalm 119:162
Job said, “I have esteemed the words of His mouth more than my necessary food” (Job 23:12).
When God’s Word is as important to you as your physical food, then you’re going to start to grow in your Christian life.
I wonder if one day the dust on our Bibles is not going to testify against us. The following poetic lines sober my heart: “These hath God married and no man shall part, dust on the Bible and drought on the heart.”
Oh, that we would hunger for the Word of God!
Fast from one meal today. Sense just a touch of the hunger our hearts are to have for the Word of God, and remember to pray for those who need the pure milk of His Word!

Heaven and Hell

A holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said, 'Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like.'

The Lord led the holy man to two doors.

He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in. In the middle of the room was a large round table. In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew, which smelled delicious and made the holy man's mouth water.

The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly. They appeared to be famished.. They were holding spoons with very long handles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful. But because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths.

The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering.

The Lord said, 'You have seen Hell.'

They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one. There was the large round table with the large pot of stew which made the holy man's mouth water. The people were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking. The holy man said, 'I don't understand.'

It is simple,' said the Lord.

'It requires but one skill. You see they have learned to feed each other, while the greedy think only of themselves.'

Sunday Is Coming

Good morning,

We are down to our last few days here in Coffeyville and the aproaching weather tells me it is none to soon. We may have to alter our plans: the stay in tulsa will be cut short, probably leaving there Monday after we go by the RV dealer for a few repairs.

I urge you to keep us in your prayers as we travel.

Thanks for all you do for us to keep us on the road doing what we know God has called us to do. I wish we could sit and tell you just how He has used us in so many peoples lives.

My prayer for today is for 25 caring, loving people to come along side us with a $25 a month donation that would take care of our needs. If you feel God telling you to give, then send to the address in the menu to the right and if you need a tax deduction make check out to CRM Int'l.

Thanks again.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on,
Don Baker

A Light in the Darkness
This devotional was written by Jim Liebelt

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. - Isaiah 9:2

This prophecy of the coming Messiah brought a sense of hope to people living in dark, difficult times. At times, we’ve all sensed the reality of living in a dark world. The hope of the prophecy was fulfilled in Jesus, who said, “I am the light of the world.” (See also Matthew 4:12-16.)

Through Jesus, we can live our lives in the light of His love, peace, and truth.

“In Him was life, and that life was the light of men…The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.” John 1:4, 8

O little town of Bethlehem,
How still we see thee lie.
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
The silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
The everlasting Light;
The hopes and fears of all the years
Are met in thee tonight.
(from O Little Town of Bethlehem)

We celebrate Christmas because God gave Jesus to us to shine light upon any darkness in our lives.

Sunday's Coming

Good morning,

I pray all is well with you. LaVon and I are doing great; the people here just love us and make us feel needed.

We took up a collection to help two families give gifts to the nursing home: a great sucess.

Thursday, I have a meeting with several pastors to tell them about CRM and our free medical clinic; to see if there is any interest in starting one here.

Our time is fast coming to an end. We are leaving on the 14th after church and going to Tulsa for a few days. We will spend that time with Stephanie and family and get some waranty work done on our RV. The 17th we will go to Norman for a few days, leave the 22nd for Waco, Texas, then off to Arizona.

Thanks for your prayers and your financial support; without you we couldn't do this. We will have to pay for our site in Arizona which will be about $400 a month. We are trusting God to provide for us. If you haven't given to our ministry and you feel God leading you now, just send to the address in the menu on the right.

Thanks again!

Have a great day,love you,pass it on,
Don!


This is an awesome e-mail. Someone took a lot of time setting up this message.

THE BELL

I KNOW WHO I AM

I am God's child (John 1:12)

I am Christ's friend (John 15:15)

I am united with the Lord (1 Cor. 6:17)

I am bought with a price (1 Cor 6:19-20)

I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)

I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8)

I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt 5:13-14)

I am a member of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:27)

I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)

I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant (Phil 3:20)

I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31 -34)

I am a minister of reconciliation for God (2 Cor 5:17-21)

I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18)

I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)

I cannot be separated from the love of God (Rom 8:35-39)

I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor 1:21-22)

I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8:28)

I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16)

I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3: 12)

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)

I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)

I am God's temple (1 Cor. 3: 16). I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)

I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justified (Rom. 5:1)

I am God's co-worker(1 Cor 3:9;2 Cor 6:1). I am God's workmanship. (Eph 2:10)

I am confident that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil. 1: 5)

I have been redeemed and forgiven (Col 1:14). I have been adopted as God's child (Eph 1:5)

I belong to God

Do you know

Who you are?

Keep this bell ringing...pass it on

'The LORD bless you and keep you;

The LORD make His face shine upon you

And be gracious to you;

The LORD turn His face toward you

And give you peace...'

Numbers 6:24-26

Sunday's Coming

Good morning,

I pray all is well with you today. We have had a few trials and also blessings this past week.

We had a concert for these campers. The music and testimonies were great; the attendance, not so great.

To top it off, LaVon's purse was stolen. Bummer... it had our camera in it.

The blessing: those that came to the concert enjoyed it very much. We're also trusting that whoever stole LaVon's purse, reads the New Testament and/or the tracts that were in it and their lives are changed.

We had the best day in attendance Sunday that we have had since we have been here. Even had to put out more chairs.

We also received a phone call from Arizona confirming our time to be there, starting the first of January.

More blessings: a couple called us and wanted to give some money to help buy a new camera.

The only thing that comes to mind is God is Good, all the time!

Have a great day, love you, pass it on,
Don

Then I read this today and would like to share it with you:

How Good God Is!
"The goodness of God endures continually." Psalm 52:1
Recommended Reading Job 36:1-7

Corrie Ten Boom once remarked about the goodness of God, saying "God is good when He sends good weather, but God was also good when He allowed my sister, Betsie, to starve to death in a German concentration camp." She remembered when she was discouraged and told her sister that she felt God had forgotten them. "No, Corrie," said Betsie, "He has not forgotten us. Remember His Word: ‘For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His steadfast love toward those who fear Him'" (Psalm 103:11).* In that moment, Betsie taught Corrie about the reverential reflection of God's goodness, even in her darkest hour.
Often, we mistakenly believe that our circumstances reflect God's goodness and that if times are tough, God has turned away from us, but Scripture tells us that He"...is the same yesterday, today and forever" (Hebrews 13:8); His goodness is certainly no exception.
Whether you are struggling through a low point in life or experiencing showers of blessing, take time to meditate on Scripture that tells of His goodness and love, for it will surely strengthen and sustain you.

Sunday's Coming

Good morning,

I pray all is well with you today. We are doing good and had a wonderful day Sunday. We had 21 in church which may not sound like much to you but, to us it was tremendous.

Not only did they come but, listened to the word and were encouraged each of them. I know because each told me how the Word touched them.

We were, also,asked to go for lunch. Again not a big deal, you say, but for us, a rarity.

Paise the Lord!

I was getting a lot discouraged; attendance has been dropping and I just couldn't see why we are here. I know there are several here that don't know the Lord but, we keep loving on them and just doing what we can to show them Jesus.

Pray with us to the Lord of the harvest that He will send workers and many will hear and come to Him.

Have a great day, love you, pass it on,
Don

The Twelfth Man

This devotional was written by Kelly McFadden

Then he said to the disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”—Matthew 9:36

Students do not sit at Texas A&M football games. The A&M athletic department is built on the traditions of the 12th Man. During a football game in 1922 the underdog Aggies were playing the nation’s number one ranked team. Player after player left the field unable to return and the Aggies had limited reserves. From the stands came a former football player. E. King Gill suited up and stood on the sidelines ready to play for the team during the remainder of the game. At the end of the game he was the only man standing. The courage and heart displayed by this fan has encouraged others to follow his lead. At each game fans stand symbolically ready to go into the game. Students are more than just spectators; they are the twelfth man, ready to go in if the team should need them.

Perhaps you see Billy Graham as the star quarterback or Jim Burns the reliable receiver, James Dobson the all-American cornerback and your head pastor on the offensive line of the “Christianity Team”. Where do you see yourself? Are you sitting on the sidelines? You shouldn’t be. You are a part of the team. Stand up and be ready.

Jesus saw the huge crowds that were following Him and His disciples, so he told them to pray that workers would be ready. Many are ready to give their lives to Christ, but they need someone to show them how. Jesus tells us to pray for workers. Perhaps you are praying for yourself too! The workers are few. We are all ministers and missionaries to those God has put in our lives. Don’t wait for the next Crusade or Easter Service at your church. You are part of the team. You are a worker. Be ready for God to use you!

Sunday's Coming

Good morning,

I pray this finds you doing OK. LaVon and I are doing fine.

Ministry here in Coffeyville is a little different than we normally have, but God is good. People are either working or sleeping, but we have had an opportunity to share with several. LaVon hands out the mail and their checks, so we get to visit with about everyone.

Last friday it was cold so we put on a pot of apple cider and gave a cup to each visitor. Sunday I prayed God would use that and bring new faces to church, PTL, He did.

We ask you to keep us in your prayers and thoughts. We can always use your encouraging words either by phone, email and a big thank you to those that send money for us to continue this work.

We love you, have a great day, pass it on,
Don.

Do Unto Others

One stormy night many years ago, an elderly man and his wife entered the lobby of a small hotel in Philadelphia. Trying to get out of the rain, the couple approached the front desk hoping to get some shelter for the night.

"Could you possibly give us a room here?" the husband asked.

The clerk, a friendly man with a winning smile, looked at the couple and explained that there were three conventions in town.

"All of our rooms are taken," the clerk said. "But I can't send a nice couple like you out into the rain at one o'clock in the morning. Would you perhaps be willing to sleep in my room? It's not exactly a suite, but it will be good enough to make you folks comfortable for the night."

When the couple declined, the young man pressed on.

"Don't worry about me; I'll make out just fine," the clerk told them.

So the couple agreed.

As he paid his bill the next morning, the elderly man said to the clerk,

"You are the kind of manager who should be the boss of the best hotel in the United States. Maybe someday I'll build one for you."

The clerk looked at them and smiled. The three of them had a good laugh.

As they drove away, the elderly couple agreed that the helpful clerk was indeed exceptional, as finding people who are both friendly and helpful isn't easy.

Two years passed. The clerk had almost forgotten the incident when he received a letter from the old man. It recalled that stormy night and enclosed a round-trip ticket to New York, asking the young man to pay them a visit.

The old man met him in New York, and led him to the corner of Fifth Avenue and 34th Street. He then pointed to a great new building there, a palace of reddish stone, with turrets and watchtowers thrusting up to the sky.

"That," said the older man, "is the hotel I have just built for you to manage."

"You must be joking," the young man said.

"I can assure you I am not," said the older man, a sly smile playing around his mouth.

The older man's name was William Waldorf Astor, and the magnificent structure was the original Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

The young clerk who became its first manager was George C. Boldt. This young clerk never foresaw the turn of events that would lead him to become the manager of one of the world's most glamorous hotels.

The Bible says that we are not to turn our backs on those who are in need, for we might be entertaining angels.

Life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch than the things you acquire... ~Author Unknown