by Susan Barnes | 2 Feb 2021 | Articles
I wrote this article for Christian Today about pursuing joy this year Is pursuing joy even a valid quest?At Christmas, we remembered the words spoken to the shepherds, “But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for...
by Susan Barnes | 12 Apr 2020 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.” Romans 12:1...
by Susan Barnes | 5 Jan 2020 | Short Devotion
Read more of my short devotions on this blog or on Pinterest. “When the disciples saw this, they were indignant. ‘Why this waste?’ they asked.” Matthew 26:8 In John’s gospel, he identifies Judas as the speaker. Yet it was Judas who wasted his...
by Susan Barnes | 24 Dec 2018 | Quoting Other Writers
First posted in 2006, a Christmas thought. Only a Rumor by Soren Kierkegaard “… Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.’ When King...
