by Susan Barnes | 3 May 2023 | Spiritual Lessons from Children
“I’ll be careful,” said my five-year-old, standing perilously close to the edge. “But I said, come away.” When our children are doing something dangerous we don’t want them to be careful, we want them to be compliant. Likewise, we...
by Susan Barnes | 27 Feb 2023 | Short Devotion
“They claim to know God, but by their actions they deny him. They are detestable, disobedient and unfit for doing anything good.” Titus 1:16 If we claim to be in relationship with God, our actions will show the truth of our claim. While we aren’t saved by what we do,...
by Susan Barnes | 24 Nov 2022 | Devotions
God chooses to bless us, unexpectedly, undeservedly, and lavishly. Firstly, he blesses us with salvation, but then in a myriad of other ways, often without us even asking. 2 Cor 9:8Ephesians 1:7-8John 2:3-5Revelation 1:5-61 Cor 1:301 Cor 4:7 More...
by Susan Barnes | 17 Nov 2022 | Spiritual Lessons from Children
“Can I have a party?” said my almost eight-year-old. Inwardly I groaned as I thought of the noise, the mess and the expense. Yet I know most children love parties and so does God. The Bible is dotted with various parties and celebrations. In the Old...
by Susan Barnes | 26 Sep 2022 | Short Devotion
“Our gospel came to you not simply with words but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and deep conviction.” 1 Thessalonians 1:5 The Gospel isn’t merely good information that tells us how to get saved. Rather the message comes with the power of God to bring...
by Susan Barnes | 8 May 2022 | Short Devotion
“I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you to live in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel—which is really no gospel at all.” Galatians 1:6-7 False teachers were trying to convince the Galatian believers they had to...
