Author: Seth Barnes

The value of old friends

Written by Seth Barnes on July 2, 2012. Posted in Better Living. 4 Comments on The value of old friends

My mom used to teach us a little song when we were kids: Make new friends, But keep the old, One is silver, But the other’s gold. Somehow, that has become a deep value for...

Culture can define our spirituality

Written by Seth Barnes on June 30, 2012. Posted in Spiritual Formation. 3 Comments on Culture can define our spirituality

A few days ago, I met a pastor of a church of 20,000 or so people in Delhi India. His congregats meet in home churches – 500 of them. Things started taking off about 15 years...

Debriefing life’s journey

Written by Seth Barnes on June 29, 2012. Posted in Debriefing. No Comments on Debriefing life’s journey

All journeys have a beginning and an end. If you’re a hiker, you practice this reality. My father raised me as a backpacker. You trudge the trail away from civilization, but...

God’s call is like ghosts clamoring

Written by Seth Barnes on June 28, 2012. Posted in Finding your call. 2 Comments on God’s call is like ghosts clamoring

Does God have a dream for your life, and if so, what is it? Some people say his dream is a “call to ministry.” But that phrase can sound too formal, as though ministry...

Stop living a boring life

Written by Seth Barnes on June 27, 2012. Posted in Short-term missions. No Comments on Stop living a boring life

Do you know any teens like the one in this video? I like the contrast between the boring, self-focused life a lot of teens live vs. the life of service and adventure that could be...

Just be who God made you to be

Written by Seth Barnes on June 26, 2012. Posted in Finding your call. No Comments on Just be who God made you to be

I was listening to an interview of Rich Mullins from 16 years ago and he was talking about how complicated we can make things. In the end he said, we all die and what matters to...

Building this blog

Written by Seth Barnes on June 26, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Building this blog

Blog is to act as a kind of a guidebook for racers Curate the best blogs from past racers Post those blogs that are most popular Blogs by place and by subject Also, best videos Put...

The First 6 Months

Written by Seth Barnes on June 25, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on The First 6 Months

We’re halfway there…livin’ on a prayer. Time is flying. On a hot, slow afternoon here in the lush Malaysian jungle, the girls on my team sat around our...

Intimacy requires commitment

Written by Seth Barnes on June 25, 2012. Posted in Better Living. 1 Comment on Intimacy requires commitment

Here's a sad thing. According to a sociological study*, intimacy in friendships has declined by 50% in the last generation. 25 years ago, on average, people had three close...

Barnes on Calling

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Calling

Your purpose on earth What vision is guiding your life? What legacy are you leaving? Receiving our spiritual inheritance Losing the real you How I almost missed my destiny Facing...

Barnes on Community

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Community

A community of passion (3/19/2012 by Seth Barnes) Being assigned your soul-mates for a year (9/19/2006 by Seth Barnes) Belonging...

Barnes on Discipleship

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Discipleship

A conversation with Peter Lord (4/24/2008 by Seth Barnes) A prayer I prayed for a few disciples (1/26/2007 by Seth Barnes) Authority...

Barnes on Debriefs

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Debriefs

Coming home from the mission field (8/12/2011 by Seth Barnes) Debriefing #10 – Untangling lies from the...

Barnes on Dreams

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Dreams

Finding your kingdom dream Dream of a generation fully alive Answering the call of God Can you die happy? What is God's dream for the world? If you could do anything Living...

Barnes on Brokenness

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Brokenness

Brokenness helps you to run faster Brokenness qualifies you to help heal Don't squander affliction God never wastes our pain We're all messed up and need prayer for healing Coping...

Barnes on Identity

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Identity

At peace with my limitations (2/6/2007 by Seth Barnes) Back to normal (11/28/2011 by Seth Barnes) Confronting a man-pleasing...

Barnes on Journeying

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. 1 Comment on Barnes on Journeying

Travel far, travel deep A season of purging Why do we need a pilgrimage? Rohr on pilgrimage Why launch into deep waters? Going on a journey of the heart Put out into the deep water Transitions...

Barnes on Kingdom

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Kingdom

5 Secrets of the Kingdom (6/6/2012 by Seth Barnes) A temporary human experience (8/2/2007 by Seth Barnes) Adventures...

Barnes on Leadership

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Leadership

4 Practices of servant leaders (4/24/2012 by Seth Barnes) 7 Bad habits people need to change (10/17/2008 by Seth Barnes) All...

Barnes on Ministry

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Ministry

You can be a hero Brokenness qualifies you to help heal Everybody hurts – be a healer Helping loved ones die well How to minister to others How to minister: Imitating Jesus How...

Barnes on Missions

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Missions

5 Foundations of our missions mandate (10/19/2006 by Seth Barnes) 8 lessons for aspiring missionaries (5/3/2006 by ) 9...

Barnes on Prayer

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Prayer

Are there tools to help me? 5 of them (2/10/2006 by ) Conquering nightmares (7/26/2007 by Seth Barnes) Getting prayed...

Barnes on Simple Living

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Simple Living

God's big picture and your role The God of the trash heap Questions that will help you in the abandon process How to live simply and love extravagantly Living simply How much...

Barnes on Poverty

Written by Seth Barnes on June 24, 2012. Posted in Ask Seth. No Comments on Barnes on Poverty

God’s heart breaks and our hearts should too Haiti earthquake: You can make a difference Here’s what real help looks like It's just not fair Left for dead Life after...