by Susan Barnes | 18 Jan 2023 | Devotions
Suddenly Jesus touches our lives or our circumstances with unmerited blessings, not always the ones we were hoping for, but blessings nevertheless. There’s an abundance of God’s blessings available, but are we grateful recipients of all that God has for us? Romans...
by Susan Barnes | 12 Sep 2022 | Short Devotion
“Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.” Colossians 3:16 I don’t understand Christians...
by Susan Barnes | 17 May 2022 | Communion Talks
Every time we celebrate communion, we have the opportunity to consider God’s graciousness to us. Are we staggered at the magnitude of the sacrifice God made for us? Are we overwhelmed by the love and mercy of God? Are we grateful? Have you ever said, “I...
by Susan Barnes | 14 Apr 2020 | Guest blogs
Travis Barnes lives in central Victoria with his wife and two daughters. He is an associate minister with the Churches of Christ denomination. Travis loves to help people find their God-given calling and encourage people to walk with Jesus into the unique adventure he...
by Susan Barnes | 19 Dec 2006 | Book Reviews
Ben Patterson brings out many good insights in his book, He Has Made Me Glad (InterVarsity Press, 2005). Our joy is dependant on the amount of gratitude we feel towards God. Far too often we take God for granted and overlook the enormity of what He had done for us....