by Susan Barnes | 20 Oct 2022 | Women in the Bible
In recent years much historical sexual abuse of women has come to light. But why did they stay silent for so long? Many didn’t feel safe sharing their experiences. They were afraid they would be blamed for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, for wearing...
by Susan Barnes | 3 Aug 2021 | Poetry
The river’s life begins as merest drips meanders round the rocks, the stones, the grit. She grows in size, in strength, in confidence until unwelcome nudges grope and press. She hides, she seeps unnoticed, underground away from leering trees and lying weeds she...
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...
by Susan Barnes | 6 Jun 2019 | Quoting Other Writers
After writing my book review of Richard Glover’s book, The Land Before Avocado, I intended to post some quotes, but due to unforeseen events, it didn’t happen, until now! I found these quotes particularly interesting and perhaps help, explain why the...
