by Susan Barnes | 31 Mar 2026 | Articles
An Unexpected Guest “Don’t be afraid!” David said. “I intend to show kindness to you because of my promise to your father, Jonathan. I will give you all the property that once belonged to your grandfather Saul, and you will eat here with me at the king’s table!”...
by Susan Barnes | 1 Dec 2025 | Articles
I have selected verses from the Bible that relate to Christmas and also align with the chapters in my book, 10 Blessings of God You Won’t Want to Miss. Chapter 1: God Shares His Happiness The angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good...
by Susan Barnes | 26 Sep 2025 | Articles
Some time ago, I felt God was challenging me to study the Bible. This may seem rather odd, as I do read the Bible regularly and even ran an online Bible study on my blog at one time. However, God pointed out to me that there is a difference between reading the Bible...
by Susan Barnes | 29 Aug 2025 | Articles
People wouldn’t have invented the God we find in the Bible. He isn’t a comfortable God. He claims to be all-powerful and loving, yet he won’t promise us a life without difficulties. He knows us far too well and loves us far too deeply. He doesn’t want us to waste our...
by Susan Barnes | 15 Jul 2025 | Articles
A few years after I became a Christian, I started attending a church where the pastor would often say, “God wants to bless us more than we want to be blessed.” My mind told me that this couldn’t possibly be true. After all, who doesn’t want to be blessed? Yet...
by Susan Barnes | 12 Jun 2025 | Articles
I love it when Australian sports people snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. A while ago I watched Australia played Pakistan in cricket. It was rain delayed yet Ricky Pointing, the captain, still decided to bat even though it was overcast. The Australians were all...
by Susan Barnes | 22 May 2025 | Articles
Following Jesus is scary. It requires us to metaphorically get out of the boat and walk on water (Matthew 14:29). That is, we have to move out of our comfort zone and do things we think are impossible for us. What do you think is impossible? Volunteering for a...
by Susan Barnes | 14 Apr 2025 | Articles
Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene Mary was standing outside the tomb crying, and as she wept, she stooped and looked in. She saw two white-robed angels, one sitting at the head and the other at the foot of the place where the body of Jesus had been lying. “Dear woman,...
