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The Ernal factor

Ron Baker Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 by Ron BakerTuesday, November 28, 2017

Saturday I will officiate a funeral for Ernal. Some of you will be unable to pronounce that name properly.  Start with the word “eternal”.  Now just “ernal”.  And you’ve got it! Maybe eternal was nit a far stretch for Ernal.  … Continue reading →

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A triple entendre

Ron Baker Posted on Monday, November 27, 2017 by Ron BakerMonday, November 27, 2017

I’m at church when one of my favourite children runs up to me. “My dad is going to buy a seeder!” he triumphantly proclaims. “Oh”, I reply, “is that a cedar tree, or a seater to sit on.” The young … Continue reading →

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Small churches do not equal small ministry

Ron Baker Posted on Saturday, November 25, 2017 by Ron BakerSaturday, November 25, 2017

I was reading a thank you article to those who pastor small churches.  I have been a part of a rural church for almost two decades.  We are more than a handful but less than a football stadium of people. … Continue reading →

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Choosing real estate

Ron Baker Posted on Thursday, November 23, 2017 by Ron BakerThursday, November 23, 2017

I’m one who chooses real estate based on price, location and feel.  Sometimes the wrong style of floor plan or the paint on the walls will lead to a negative vibe (now I sound like I’m from the 60’s). My … Continue reading →

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What we hear in sermons

Ron Baker Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 by Ron BakerTuesday, November 21, 2017

From a conversation with a totally animated man – who has just heard a sermon by a well known Canadian TV preacher. “I didn’t know this.  The preacher said that the Bible was written in Latin.  And Martin Luther King … Continue reading →

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Doing Cartwheels–literally

Ron Baker Posted on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 by Ron BakerTuesday, November 21, 2017

What was young life like for those 80 and over.  Two of my friends gave the following description. When they were younger (in their teens) they used to do cartwheels.  Not like we think of cartwheels. They literally stretched themselves … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I’m not sure

Ron Baker Posted on Monday, November 20, 2017 by Ron BakerMonday, November 20, 2017

My daily reading is taking me through the Old Testament book of I Chronicles. In a younger day, I spent a good bit of time looking over the two books of Chronicles.  There is obviously an author who is related … Continue reading →

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Ahitophel and Hushai

Ron Baker Posted on Monday, November 20, 2017 by Ron BakerMonday, November 20, 2017

Tiny words make a difference. Take the story of Ahitophel and Hushai. Both were advisors to King David of Israel back in BC days (or BCE days if you are into that type of calendar).  Here is the line from … Continue reading →

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Generational sayings

Ron Baker Posted on Monday, November 20, 2017 by Ron BakerMonday, November 20, 2017

Last night I was with some of my favourite seniors (senior-seniors, as in 80 – 100 years old).  They always surprise me with new thoughts, that are really old thoughts. When I grew a beard, they wanted to start a … Continue reading →

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The visit of changes

Ron Baker Posted on Thursday, November 16, 2017 by Ron BakerThursday, November 16, 2017

Yesterday was drop in day – at our local Peavey Mart store. Things have changed.  The aisles are clear and non-claustrophobic.   Items are easily seen.  The atmosphere is exciting. A new manager is in place.  Things are changing. I have … Continue reading →

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