by Susan Barnes | 24 Mar 2022 | Book Reviews
Eddie Jaku was a Jew born in Germany in 1920. He lived to 101 years old and died in Sydney. He survived the Holocaust. His story is remarkable and in the first two-thirds of the book, he describes his experiences during World War 2. He nearly died on many occasions,...
by Susan Barnes | 8 Aug 2021 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem..” Acts 21:12 Agabus didn’t tell Paul not to go to Jerusalem but predicted he would suffer if he did....
by Susan Barnes | 25 Jul 2021 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “You have brought these men here, though they have neither robbed temples nor blasphemed our goddess.” Acts 19:37 Paul didn’t create opposition by calling for a public gathering to dispute...
by Susan Barnes | 6 Jun 2021 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “But the word of God continued to spread and flourish.” Acts 12:24 At the beginning of the chapter, Herod appears to be in control – persecuting believers, killing James, putting Peter in prison – and...
by Susan Barnes | 11 Apr 2021 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “Now, Lord, consider their threats and enable your servants to speak your word with great boldness. Stretch out your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of your holy...
by Susan Barnes | 19 May 2019 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.” 1 Peter 4:4 Why are they surprised? Why would the simple decision not to join people...