by Susan Barnes | 5 Dec 2022 | Short Devotion
“Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory.” 1 Timothy 3:16 Christian...
by Susan Barnes | 26 Aug 2022 | On Reading & Writing
Lately, I’ve been taking a slow journey through Mark, only reading about 10 verses a day. This slow approach encourages me to think more deeply about the passage. During the week, I read chapter 10:13-22, about Jesus blessing the children and the rich young ruler, who...
by Susan Barnes | 12 Apr 2022 | Poetry
Afflicted yet silent Burdened with grief Crushed by sin Despised by onlookers Embraced the pain Forsaken by God Guiltless but condemned Humiliated for me Injured for my shame Justice denied Kindred to my hurts Lashed for my healing. Mourning on Friday Numbness on...
by Susan Barnes | 8 Mar 2022 | Communion Talks
I wonder if you sometimes harbour feelings of guilt or condemnation for things you have done or perhaps things you have left undone? Or perhaps it’s not so much wrong actions you struggle with, but wrong thoughts that you can’t stop thinking about? Maybe you feel that...
by Susan Barnes | 3 Oct 2021 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God … Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom but we preach...
by Susan Barnes | 12 Sep 2021 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “The king is familiar with these things … I am convinced that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner. King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.”...
by Susan Barnes | 15 Jun 2021 | Devotions
He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. Mark 14:33-34I was flicking through some children’s church resources when it struck me that...
by Susan Barnes | 15 Apr 2021 | Book Reviews>Life Changing Books
The front cover of Jesus and the Gospel Women understates the amazing insights that Joanne Collicutt McGrath shares in this book. As Christians reading the Gospel accounts it’s difficult for us to put aside our cultural bias. Yet Joanne can do this because she comes...
