Dr. Michael D. Baker

Grief is a journey we all walk differently, yet it connects us deeply. Welcome to our community, where we share insights, support, and hope for healing. Whether you’re grieving a loss or supporting someone who is, you’re not alone.

Devotional: Even There

“even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.”‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ In this passage, the Psalmist is declaring the Lord’s continuous presence in his life. This Psalm of King David is his acknowledgment of his inability to escape from God. David understood that God was fully knowledgeable of every aspectContinue reading “Devotional: Even There”

Devotional: “I Am Bereaved.”

Genesis 43:14b, “As for me, if I am bereaved, I am bereaved.” This statement was made by Jacob upon having to allow Benjamin to be carried by Judah to the ruler of Israel. He knew there was risk involved in sending Benjamin, but had no choice. He knew that the potential for death and lossContinue reading “Devotional: “I Am Bereaved.””

Devotional: Approaching God

Job 28:4, “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?” Wow! The Lord basically told Job to “brace yourself like a man,” and the first question God asked Job was, “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation?” Probably not what Job expected, but exactly what Job needed to hear. Instantly, Job knewContinue reading “Devotional: Approaching God”

Devotional: Childlessness

Genesis 30:1, “So she (Rachel) said to Jacob, ‘Give me children or I will die!” Though grief is normally associated with the loss of a loved one, grief takes many forms. One can grieve the loss of a job, a broken relationship, or the loss of a role such as retirement. Grief is the painContinue reading “Devotional: Childlessness”

Devotional: I Know My Redeemer Lives

Job 19:25, “I know that my Redeemer lives and that in the end, he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God; I myself will see him with my own eyes – I, and not another. How my heart yearns within me!” Oh,Continue reading “Devotional: I Know My Redeemer Lives”