by Susan Barnes | 20 Oct 2022 | Women in the Bible
In recent years much historical sexual abuse of women has come to light. But why did they stay silent for so long? Many didn’t feel safe sharing their experiences. They were afraid they would be blamed for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, for wearing...
by Susan Barnes | 24 Nov 2019 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “The Lord said to my Lord: ‘Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet.’ If then David calls him ‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” Matthew 22:44-45 The Pharisees agree...
by Susan Barnes | 9 Jul 2019 | Bible Study
There is much evidence throughout David’s time as king, where he knew more than you would expect. We read these comments: “My lord (David) has wisdom like that of an angel of God—he knows everything that happens in the land” (2 Samuel 14:20). Another time one of the...
by Susan Barnes | 7 Feb 2019 | Book Reviews
The subtitle for, War Psalms of the Prince of Peace, is Lessons from the Imprecatory Psalms. I found this a very helpful book as it looks at the book of Psalms in a new light. In fact, James Adams’ thoughts were so new to me, that I actually read the book a couple of...