by Susan Barnes | 3 Oct 2022 | Short Devotion
“You know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God.” 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Christian leaders are to be known for their gentleness, not for their resolve or...
by Susan Barnes | 9 Sep 2022 | Devotions
This week I was reading about leadership: “Here is a trustworthy saying: Whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task” 1 Timothy 3:1 NIV). Paul is about to outline the qualifications for leadership in our churches and begins by emphasising that what he is...
by Susan Barnes | 6 Feb 2022 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “Not that we lord it over your faith, but we work with you for your joy, because it is by faith you stand firm.” 2 Corinthians 1:24 The Message Bible says, “We’re not in charge of how you...
by Susan Barnes | 30 Jan 2022 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “When Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is carrying on the work of the Lord, just as I am. No one, then, should treat him with contempt.” 1...
by Susan Barnes | 14 Oct 2021 | Book Reviews
In Dare to Lead, Brene writes about the importance of vulnerability, courage, shame, empathy, curiosity, brave trust and being true to our values. She has covered these topics in her other books but here she has compiled the issues that particularly relate to people...
by Susan Barnes | 2 May 2021 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “This is the same Moses they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ He was sent to be their ruler and deliverer by God himself, through the angel who appeared to him in the bush.” Acts...
by Susan Barnes | 30 Mar 2021 | Guest blogs
Travis Barnes lives in central Victoria with his wife and two daughters. He is a writer and speaker and loves to help people find their God-given calling and encourage people to walk with Jesus into the unique adventure he has for each person. His website is here....
by Susan Barnes | 14 Jan 2021 | Book Reviews
We too : how the church can respond redemptively to the sexual abuse crisis by Mary Demuth is a brave book as Mary tackles the difficult subject of sexual abuse. Mary speaks from personal example, academic research and from interacting with abuse victims. The book...
