by Susan Barnes | 19 Apr 2022 | Communion Talks
John describes Jesus’ coming this way, “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us” (John 1:14 NIV). Throughout the New Testament, we see that Jesus desires to be with us. When he chose his disciples the first thing recorded is not that they...
by Susan Barnes | 13 Mar 2022 | Short Devotion
“We have spoken freely to you, Corinthians, and opened wide our hearts to you. We are not withholding our affection from you, but you are withholding yours from us. As a fair exchange—I speak as to my children—open wide your hearts also.” 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 Such...
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 | 16 Jan 2022 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “Or did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only people it has reached?” 1 Corinthians 14:36 Paul has taught them they are the Body of Christ. Now he’s teaching some practical...
by Susan Barnes | 2 Sep 2021 | Book Reviews
The premise in, Getting the love you want, is very much that we are looking for our romantic relationships to provide the unconditional love, acceptance and attention that we didn’t get from our first families. Since no family is perfect, we’re all looking for more...
by Susan Barnes | 13 Jul 2021 | Devotions
“This is what I’ll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store my surplus grain. And I’ll say to myself, ‘You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.’” Luke 12:18-19I recently heard the...
by Susan Barnes | 6 May 2021 | Book Reviews
In Above All Else, Wendy Hayes looks at the importance of intimacy and explains that God made us for relationship. He is therefore looking for close relationships with his children. Intimacy benefits us in many ways such as by giving us confidence and strength through...
by Susan Barnes | 8 Dec 2020 | Devotions
“In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.” 1 Timothy 6:18-19It’s curious to me that I can sit up late, watching Wimbledon tennis finals, yet two months...
