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Charlie's Story: Keep It Simple
Charlie was six years old. He had Mummy’s brown hair and Daddy’s blue eyes. He had just started ‘big boy school’ and Charlie loved every min

Josh Barker
Jan 19, 20203 min read
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Caesura: Just Breathe
The last few days have been a whirlwind. A roller coaster of emotions and never time to breathe. 'Caesura' is a pause in the middle. And so

Josh Barker
Jan 15, 20202 min read
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The Cause of Christ
Did you know that stand up paddle boarding is an offshoot of surfing that originated in Hawaii. Unlike traditional surfing where the rider s

Josh Barker
Jan 12, 20205 min read
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(Part 1) My Story So Far...
Since I was born, I have been blessed beyond measure in many, many ways. Over the past few years of my life, I have been particularly blesse

Josh Barker
Jan 8, 20204 min read
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Adventure is out there!
So...this is the week that many of us return back to realities of life; school, college, work, retirement. Wherever you find yourself, it is

Josh Barker
Jan 5, 20204 min read
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Reflections on 2019
As I sit down and reflect on another year gone by, I can't help but think about the roller-coaster ride I have been on. The times of great h

Josh Barker
Dec 31, 20192 min read
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Not so free, freedom
Freedom. Something we quite often take for granted. Freedom to live, freedom to choose, freedom to express our faith. Today, as we fast appr

Josh Barker
Dec 30, 20193 min read
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Keep your eyes on Him
We are often no different than Peter in the smallness of our faith. You learn something of the nature of Christ and so step out in faith to

Josh Barker
Dec 29, 20193 min read
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Boxing Day - What's in your box?
I trust that you have had a blessed Christmas Day, celebrating the love of Christ and in turn the love we share for one another.

Josh Barker
Dec 26, 20192 min read
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Day 25 - He is our Saviour
Joy to the world! We are here. We made it to Christmas day! Over the course of advent, we have journeyed towards the manger and now we find

Josh Barker
Dec 25, 20192 min read
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Day 24 - The Manger Scene
So our journey is coming to an end. Today, we find ourselves at Christmas Eve. Just for a moment, I want us to think about the manger. The p

Josh Barker
Dec 24, 20192 min read
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Day 22 - Love in Christ
As followers of Christ, we are called to go and make disciples of all nations. Yes it will be hard, yes we will be in the minority,

Josh Barker
Dec 22, 20192 min read
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Day 21 - Reflect: Are you ready?
It's the final countdown. 5 days to go! Are you ready? 20 days ago, we started a journey. Much like the Wise Men, the Shepherds, and all tho

Josh Barker
Dec 21, 20191 min read
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Day 20 - Mary, Do Not Fear
I can't imagine how it must have felt to be an unwed teenager and to receive news of pregnancy and not only that, but that you would be bear

Josh Barker
Dec 20, 20192 min read
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Day 19 - Humble Pie
I turn to the bible verse I have chosen today and it hits me square on. I know I am tired and so more emotional than usual but even still.

Josh Barker
Dec 19, 20192 min read
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Day 16 - Fully Adopted
I really don’t like running. Like really really don't like running. Never have done and never will. Let me take you back 11 years ago...

Josh Barker
Dec 16, 20192 min read
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Day 15 - Peace in Christ
Going into that room, I was absolutely petrified. I sat down and took a deep breath. An unexplained calmness came over me. I sat there and

Josh Barker
Dec 15, 20192 min read
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Day 14 - Share your Story
When was the last time you talked about your faith? I don't mean about what God did in your life years ago in a testimony time at Church.

Josh Barker
Dec 14, 20192 min read
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Day 12 - Above all, Love
If there is one thing that is clearer than ever - the world needs Christ. Beacons of light in a world of darkness.

Josh Barker
Dec 12, 20192 min read
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Day 11 - Just Believe
Christmas Eve in the Barker household has always been a special time. One of the many traditions we have is watching the film "The Polar Exp

Josh Barker
Dec 11, 20192 min read
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