by Susan Barnes | 31 Aug 2023 | Short Devotion
Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn.” John 21:10-11 Jesus doesn’t rebuke them for returning...
by Susan Barnes | 24 Apr 2023 | Short Devotion
“‘Unless you people see signs and wonders,’ Jesus told him, ‘you will never believe.’ The royal official said, ‘Sir, come down before my child dies.’” John 4:48-49 The official isn’t put off when Jesus complains about his people’s lack of faith. He doesn’t take...
by Susan Barnes | 8 Dec 2022 | Articles
In the few weeks that lead up to Christmas, we often try to tell the whole Christmas story, which is quite a long story. From the angel’s visit to Mary telling her she would give birth to Jesus, until the family’s flight to Egypt, covers a period of two, maybe three...
by Susan Barnes | 8 Feb 2022 | Communion Talks
Paul writes, God “is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood of his Son and forgave our sins. He has showered his kindness on us, along with all wisdom and understanding” (Ephesians 1:7-8 NLT). Other versions say, “the riches of...
by Susan Barnes | 25 Apr 2019 | Book Reviews
Walking with a Limp is a comprehension look at the topic of suffering and how to continue to believe in a loving and compassion God, while dealing with suffering. I must confess I didn’t read every word of this book. In order to make his points, Barry Chant tells many...
