Barry invites us to a poignant moment between David and Solomon, when the man after Gods heart passes the kingdom to his son. His number one reminder is to follow God through obeying his law, and wha

Barry talks about the advantages and disadvantages of democracy. While it is certainly most comfortable blaming leadership, we must admit, our leadership simply reflects our desires and fickle decisio

Barry concludes the story of 1 Samuel 16-21 focusing on the Chosen one and how others respond to him. We do have a choice, which both Saul and Jonathan evidenced, but thank God there is no overcoming

Barry highlights a few details in the story of David and Goliath that may surprise us. Davids strength lies in taking up the tasks he has been given and leaving Gods tasks to God. Waiting on God is

Barry reads The Day from poet John Donne, where we are reminded of our value and Gods promises through the most somber of occasions. Funerals are just a believers step toward whats next.   &#1

Barry explores John Donnes poetry, revealing the dangers and hope associated with death. These poems are a great reminder of why Christ-followers celebrate Easter. Poems/Book: The Day, John Donne, Ho

Barry discusses something we should all know but can sometimes easily forget. The more we learn about things like belief, truth, relationships, wisdom, and maturity, the more we begin to realize all t

Barry talks about a less than pleasant human behaviorallowing fear to lead us to control others through rhetoric and conflictual interactions. Acknowledging Gods sovereignty allows us to let go of t

Barry covers Psalm 71, highlighting that in Davids very best moments, what might have looked like his apparent strength to others was actually his dependence on God. In this description of Davids s

Barry covers the very good news of the gospel: God loves you. This love is the grounding for the commandment and invitation to love others. This others will include all kinds: those who are easy to