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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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Take time to be Holy
I don't know about you, but the noise of reality seems to be drifting back in. The sense that Christmas is over seems to be spreading

Josh Barker
Dec 27, 20192 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 23 - Do you have room?
I don't know about you, but I never seem to have enough room. Living between university and home, you would think that I would have plenty o

Josh Barker
Dec 23, 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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Day 7 - No Fear (Snowman Edition)
One day, Mr Snowman, who lived at Barker Cottage, was minding his own business when suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he saw something

Josh Barker
Dec 7, 20192 min read
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Day 6 - Blink and you'll miss it
Blink and you'll miss it. One of life's inevitability's is that time moves forward. It waits for no one. As the years go by, it seems to get

Josh Barker
Dec 6, 20192 min read
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Day 4 - God-work is for life, not just Christmas
As a soldier in The Salvation Army, I wear a uniform with two 'S's on the lapels which stand for 'Saved to Serve'.

Josh Barker
Dec 4, 20192 min read
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Day 2 - Sounds like Christmas
If you are anything like me, then Christmas songs and carols will have been entering your thoughts, hums, and whistles since about September

Josh Barker
Dec 2, 20192 min read
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Day 1 - It's finally here!!! The wait is over.
It's finally here! The wait is over. It's time to do Christmas again! (Wahoo! I know) But, I wonder, how excited are you really?

Josh Barker
Dec 1, 20192 min read
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