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Category: Faith & Spiritual Growth

Gossip in Slippers

by Andrew BarnesChristian Living, Church Life, Faith & Spiritual GrowthPosted on February 24, 2026No Comments

Gossip never walked into The Shepherds Cafe wearing boots. It wore slippers—quiet, familiar, and comfortable enough to pass as “just talking.”

When Compassion Needs a Compass

by Andrew BarnesDoctrine, Faith & Spiritual GrowthPosted on February 19, 2026No Comments

The phrase sounded harmless—almost noble: “But it’s a good work.” Yet Elijah knew that one sentence can quietly replace God’s authority with human enthusiasm.

The Difference Between Wisdom and Whim

by Andrew BarnesChristian Living, Church Life, Faith & Spiritual GrowthPosted on February 17, 2026February 16, 2026No Comments

Elijah said what many think but won’t admit: “Some people mistake intensity for guidance. A strong feeling isn’t the same thing as a sure word.”

Beyond Handshakes: True Christian Brotherhood

by Andrew BarnesChristian Living, Church Life, Faith & Spiritual GrowthPosted on February 16, 2026February 14, 2026No Comments

“People think older Christian men outgrow struggle,” Elijah admitted. “But the battlefield doesn’t disappear. It just changes terrain.”

The Last Stretch Matters

by Andrew BarnesChristian Living, Church & Ministry, Faith & Spiritual GrowthPosted on February 15, 2026No Comments

“He moved slower than last week—not just in his knees, but in the way his eyes scanned the room as if he were unsure whether he belonged there anymore.”

Serving Until Death

by Andrew BarnesChristian Living, Faith & Spiritual GrowthPosted on February 14, 2026No Comments

“In Christ, you don’t retire. You remain faithful until the departure comes.”

The Hidden Weight Women Carry

by Andrew BarnesChurch Life, Devotionals & Reflections, Faith & Spiritual GrowthPosted on February 13, 2026No Comments

“God does not forget. People forget. God doesn’t.”

The Daily Reps of Godliness

by Andrew BarnesFaith & Spiritual GrowthPosted on February 11, 2026February 4, 2026No Comments

Training defined
“Spiritual exercise isn’t mystical. It’s repeated obedience—especially when you don’t feel like it.”

The Therapeutic Gospel: Words We Use

by Andrew BarnesFaith & Spiritual Growth, Faith and CulturePosted on February 7, 2026January 30, 2026No Comments

“A feed can disciple you faster than the Word—if you let it.”

The Therapeutic Gospel: The Better Vocabulary

by Andrew BarnesFaith & Spiritual Growth, Faith and CulturePosted on February 6, 2026January 30, 2026No Comments

“Christians are not forbidden to seek help. But Christians are forbidden to replace God.”

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