by sdbarnard | Dec 5, 2019 | Devotional |
sdbarnard Beloved, Are we actually commanded to boast (or exult) in our afflictions? Many would answer “no.” Maybe a hearty few would say, “well…we do not boast in the trouble themselves, but in the midst of the suffering because Jesus has...
by sdbarnard | Sep 20, 2019 | Devotional |
Beloved, In counseling we often get requests for counselors who have experienced the same kind of suffering as the counselee. Some of these requests are fine…for God-honoring reasons….BUT…many are made for wrong reasons. The most common wrong...
by sdbarnard | Aug 30, 2019 | Devotional |
Beloved, what is the Big Picture goal of a Christian Husband? Is the goal of husbands to have a brides so that “needs” are met? Is the goal of husbands to prepare brides to enjoy AND be enjoyed by another? Biblically, the second is...
by sdbarnard | Jun 21, 2019 | Devotional |
John 4:23 records these words of Jesus… “But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him.” Now I ask you….why is the Father...
by sdbarnard | May 23, 2019 | Devotional |
Beloved, There seems to be a lot of talk, time, and talents given these days to personal, self-aggrandizement. How many voices are telling you, “You do you”? “Put yourself on display. Pursue what makes you happy. Make sure you be true...
