by sdbarnard | Jun 19, 2015 | General |
By Marshall Segall (desiringGod.org) The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. (Matthew 13:44) Lots of people are completely content to have Jesus...
by sdbarnard | Jun 5, 2015 | General |
Men and women of the church are commanded to help one caught in sin (Gal 6:1ff.), but the officers of the church are commanded, not only to seek the lost sheep, but to proactively be involved in the transformation of lives by the ministry of the Word (Adams, A...
by sdbarnard | May 8, 2015 | General |
By Shawna Barnard I was elated when my psychologist told me I was ready to graduate. The pronouncement meant that I could return to life without the regular intervention of therapy. I was equipped with skills from my psychologist and medication from my...
by sdbarnard | Feb 26, 2015 | General |
Is it possible to adulterate the Bible? Is it possible to “use” Scripture for selfish purposes? The answer to both those questions is most definitely “yes.” If the idol of my heart is R-E-S-P-E-C-T (caught you singing, didn’t I?) then I...
by sdbarnard | Jan 30, 2015 | General |
By Joan Vance I think the greatest challenge at the onset of counseling is to help the counselee be convinced that God’s Word is the counselor. Early on in the counseling session I like to direct the counselee to see and believe that the Word of God is sufficient to...
