by sdbarnard | Aug 3, 2018 | Featured |
Vanity of vanities. We find these words in the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. They are the words of the Preacher, historically taken to be Solomon. They are his summary statement on life and everything under the sun. “‘Vanity of vanities,’ says the Preacher,...
by sdbarnard | Jul 30, 2018 | Devotional |
Dear Friends, I know there are many appeals on your life–for prayer, for help, for support. I also know that God will order all history to the coronation of Christ. Please know that I am personally, and we are collectively, thankful to God for you. If I may be...
by sdbarnard | Jul 13, 2018 | Featured |
Greetings, We are writing to make you aware of important changes to our counseling procedures. Rod and Staff Ministries will soon begin asking counselees, as able, to pay $20 per session ($50 if with myself, Jim). The reasons for this change are multiple: 1. Though...
by sdbarnard | Jul 6, 2018 | Devotional |
John Murray, in his book Redemption Accomplished and Applied, writes of sanctification, This deliverance from the power of sin secured by union with Christ and from the defilement of sin secured by regeneration does not eliminate all sin from the heart and life of the...
by sdbarnard | Jun 29, 2018 | Devotional |
Beloved, If you were called upon to counsel your closest friend in advance of a difficult circumstance, what would you say? Before you dismiss the possibility, let me assure you of two truths: 1. You are a counselor already. 2. Difficult circumstances are sure to...
