Author: Seth Barnes

Discipling using the PIECE process

Written by Seth Barnes on July 31, 2009. Posted in How to Disciple. 3 Comments on Discipling using the PIECE process

Jesus said we’re to make disciples. In fact, it was the last thing he said. Discipling is not a spiritual gift, it’s just something you do when you follow Jesus –...

Forgiving the neighbor who killed your family

Written by Seth Barnes on July 30, 2009. Posted in Justice issues. 2 Comments on Forgiving the neighbor who killed your family

I was amazed when I read the story of the new documentary As We Forgive. I asked Teri Frana to write the following blog about it. She found the story “deeply challenging and...

He speaks softly thru a child

Written by Seth Barnes on July 29, 2009. Posted in Listening prayer. 4 Comments on He speaks softly thru a child

I’ve been in Colorado for a week and this morning am flying home after a backpacking trip, a leader’s retreat, and a visit with my brother and his family. The...

Join our campaign against this horror movie

Written by Seth Barnes on July 28, 2009. Posted in Orphans. 18 Comments on Join our campaign against this horror movie

Have you seen the new move, “Orphan?” It’s as poor a piece of Hollywood trash as has come out recently. The Washington Post said this about it: “a depraved,...

Fruit from the blog community

Written by Seth Barnes on July 26, 2009. Posted in Blog Community. 5 Comments on Fruit from the blog community

Returned this morning from a three day backpacking adventure with six guys. We relished breathing the clear Colorado mountain air together. The mountains, the forests, and the rock...

Photo Contest FINAL

Written by Seth Barnes on July 23, 2009. Posted in Missions photos. 15 Comments on Photo Contest FINAL

The Photo Contest has come to an end! Thank you to all of the participants, judges, and supporters of this contest. The winners are listed below, but first, a note from our judges: “We...

Men recovering their lost masculinity

Written by Seth Barnes on July 22, 2009. Posted in Fathering & Men's issues. 10 Comments on Men recovering their lost masculinity

By 9:40 a.m today, I should be in Colorado. Seven of us guys are going on a three-day hike that starts tomorrow through the Lost Creek Wilderness. It’s supposed to be spectacular...

Lambert Royal – a great husband, father & friend

Written by Seth Barnes on July 21, 2009. Posted in Community and Covenant. 9 Comments on Lambert Royal – a great husband, father & friend

The Royal family has played an integral role in AIM’s history. Kristina was one of the first staff members to join us after we moved to Gainesville in 1994. And over the years,...

We’ll pray for & disciple you

Written by Seth Barnes on July 20, 2009. Posted in Blog Community. 6 Comments on We’ll pray for & disciple you

Check out the new buttons at the top of the blog offering prayer, counsel and discipleship. It’s the result of your feedback when I asked about repurposing the blog six weeks...

Jesse Duplantis vs. Francis Chan

Written by Seth Barnes on July 19, 2009. Posted in Kingdom Reality. 57 Comments on Jesse Duplantis vs. Francis Chan

Zach Parish, a racer who is staying with us, visited our local megachurch today. Jesse Duplantis was the guest preacher. When he came home, I asked, “So how was it?” Zach’s...

Photo Contest Winners To Be Announced!

Written by Seth Barnes on July 18, 2009. Posted in Missions photos. 23 Comments on Photo Contest Winners To Be Announced!

The Photo Contest judges met yesterday at Chick-Fil-A headquarters in Atlanta, where judge Greg Thompson is head of corporate communications. What a talented panel we have –...

Churches more interested in being right than honest

Written by Seth Barnes on July 17, 2009. Posted in Church. 16 Comments on Churches more interested in being right than honest

Let me begin by saying thank you to many of you who, having read yesterday’s blog, prayed for Leah’s healing. I’ll let you know how God answers your prayers. Sharing...

Desperate for healing & still waiting

Written by Seth Barnes on July 16, 2009. Posted in My Life. 37 Comments on Desperate for healing & still waiting

As a faith-supported missionary, I try to open up my life to our supporters with regular letters* like this one. The toughest parts of our lives are sometimes hard to share, but...

What are you doing that scares you?

Written by Seth Barnes on July 15, 2009. Posted in Radical Living. 11 Comments on What are you doing that scares you?

Nick responded to yesterday’s blog with a comment referencing Francis Chan’s, book Crazy Love. A lot of people have been reading it. I actually like his ten short videos...

Your faith is worth what it costs you

Written by Seth Barnes on July 14, 2009. Posted in Courage. 13 Comments on Your faith is worth what it costs you

Oleg, one of our Moldovan partners was preaching in a village a couple of years ago. The village people didn’t like his preaching, so they took him out and beat him. When asked...

Are some churches too cool?

Written by Seth Barnes on July 13, 2009. Posted in Church. 19 Comments on Are some churches too cool?

Jim Larson is a hero, pouring out his life as a missionary pulling young girls out of the sex trade in Bangkok. From my perspective, a guy like Jim has a credible platform to issue...

Nsoko, Matthew 25 and you

Written by Seth Barnes on July 12, 2009. Posted in Eswatini / Swaziland. 11 Comments on Nsoko, Matthew 25 and you

If you take Matthew 25* literally in the context of what’s going on in Swaziland, it’s sobering. Over in Nsoko, Swaziland, Pastor Gift’s average day doesn’t...

Photo Contest: Check out the portfolios

Written by Seth Barnes on July 11, 2009. Posted in Missions photos. 6 Comments on Photo Contest: Check out the portfolios

The portfolio phase of the photography contest finishes on July 15. Our 30 photographers will use this week to complete their portfolio. After this, the judges will use the final...

Is Missions Mandatory?

Written by Seth Barnes on July 10, 2009. Posted in Missions. 15 Comments on Is Missions Mandatory?

In America, everything seems to have a half-life of a McDonald’s hamburger. Marriages are swallowed alive by the pace and pressure of modern life. Today’s beloved Christmas...

Sethbarnes.com “greatest hits”

Written by Seth Barnes on July 9, 2009. Posted in Blog Community. 3 Comments on Sethbarnes.com “greatest hits”

I used to have a list of my favorite blog posts on the left sidebar. It’s just how the blog arrived – with the favorite blogs section built in. But upon reflection, it...

Why should we do missions?

Written by Seth Barnes on July 9, 2009. Posted in Missions. 19 Comments on Why should we do missions?

Swimming in a relativistic culture as we do, it’s easy to see why the number of American missionaries is declining. Why force your beliefs on someone of another culture? Why...

Jesus & your day from hell

Written by Seth Barnes on July 8, 2009. Posted in Dealing with junk in our lives. 3 Comments on Jesus & your day from hell

Ever had a day that was so bad you just wanted to hit the re-set button? Ever feel like telling God, “You couldn’t possibly understand what I’m going through down...

You need a coach

Written by Seth Barnes on July 7, 2009. Posted in Spiritual Coaching. 3 Comments on You need a coach

Andy Stanley believes in coaching. He says, “You will never maximize your potential in any area without coaching. It is impossible… self-evaluation is helpful, but evaluation...

Responding to critics of short-term missions

Written by Seth Barnes on July 6, 2009. Posted in Short-term missions. 10 Comments on Responding to critics of short-term missions

We’re at the high point of the short-term missions summer season. Hundreds of thousands of young people have fanned out around the world to bring hope in the name of Jesus....