“When you get to those points in your life you can either run to God or run from God, and I’m just so thankful that I ran towards Him, and that He was always there.” - Stacy Barnes
Episode Summary:
This week JB and guest Stacy Barnes share their personal faith journeys and some of the struggles they have had to overcome. They explore the role of adversity in strengthening faith, highlighting their experiences with trials and the importance of relying on God during such times. Stacy shares her experience about the birth of her child at a young age, the judgment she faced from her church community, and how she navigated through the difficulty, deepening her relationship with God. JB and Stacy also discuss the need to carefully interpret scripture and prioritize personal growth in God over acceptance from the world. Lastly, they emphasize the importance of acceptance and love in the church and the role of Christians as followers of God.
In today's episode:
Dealing with negative experiences in the church.
Relying on God’s guidance in tough times.
The ups and downs in a journey of faith and finding your way back.
The importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus.
Understanding true discipleship.
Why the church should be focused on love and acceptance.
Our role as Christians is to forgive, not to judge and condemn others.
The power of scripture.
The role of the Holy Spirit in understanding the Bible.
False prophets and misinterpretations of scripture.
The challenges of living a Christian life in a changing world and how to stand firm in Biblical truth.
The power of prayer and seeking God in adversity.
The importance of giving God His due glory and recognition.
About Stacy Barnes:
Stacy Barnes is an award-winning journalist and editor who published more than 1,000 articles over the course of her career. She grew up in the heart of the Bible belt and considers her faith and her family most important to her. After attempting to forge her own path for years, Stacy finally decided to try it God’s way and has found life to be much sweeter since. Stacy is mom to four incredible children, four bonus children, and Gigi to six magnificent grandchildren. Her varied interests include shopping, Real Estate, traveling, spoiling her grandbabies, and eating as much ice cream as she can. She resides in Texas with her husband of 30 years and their two spoiled Boston Terriers.
Weekly Scripture:
Matthew 18:21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” (22) Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Joshua 1:9-10: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."1
Proverbs 3:4-6: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."1
Resources:
Connect with Stacy Barnes:
Stacy Barnes - Licensed Realtor - Century 21 Judge Fite | LinkedIn
Stacy Barnes - Realtor (@homesbythestacyb) • Instagram photos and videos
Connect with JB:
oeaih12@gmail.com
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