by sdbarnard | Oct 3, 2014 | Devotional |
Discipleship is not optional. Indeed, growth (sanctification) is mandatory. The faith that saves also sanctifies. Paul writes to the Christians in Rome: “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads...
by sdbarnard | Sep 26, 2014 | General |
“Can you even begin to imagine living a life above circumstance? What if it were possible to have real joy smack dab in the midst of sorrow or suffering? The Apostle Paul not only desired a life of peace and joy, he lived it… yes even in the middle of...
by sdbarnard | Sep 19, 2014 | General |
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. ~ Psalm 32:8 Beloved, whether God is addressing David, the psalmist, or David is addressing the people in verses 8 & 9 our point is clearly made, namely...
by sdbarnard | Jul 11, 2014 | Devotional |
I recently was asked by a marriage and family therapist a couple of questions. One in particular caught my eye. It was essentially this: “What is wrong with using the wisdom of the world to solve conflict?” The world offers solutions such as understanding “conflict...
by sdbarnard | Jun 6, 2014 | Devotional |
Beloved, many pastors neglect the divinely mandated duty of shepherding ALL the flock through individual, careful discipleship (aka, “counseling”). “Pay careful attention to [“take heed,” “guard,” keep watch”] yourselves...
