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Nautical Beacons
for church leaders
Reflections on issues that particularly impact the perspective and ministry of Christian Leaders - Read more...
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Navigational Aids
for life's journey
Observations about some of life's daily realities that seek to influence the way we think and behave - Read more...
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Mike's Log
for fellow travellers
A collection of responses to some of life's experiences that make up a personal journal or 'log book' - Read more...
Welcome to Barnabas Network
Why "Barnabas"?
Barnabas was a New Testament character whose real name was Joseph but the apostles gave him the nickname, "Barnabas" which means "Son of Encouragement". We want this website to be a means of encouragement to our fellow believers and leaders.
Why "Network"?
Because we understand that our site is but one of many that seek to encourage other believers. We are just one of a “network of lighthouses” along a dangerous coastline.
We hope whatever light shines for you from this part of that network will encourage you on your journey.
Statement of Purpose
To Support the Faithful
To be an avenue that supports and stimulates passion for Jesus Christ in the lives of all who have committed themselves to follow Him and to cheer them on life's journey as they seek to fulfill Jesus' purpose for their lives.
To Strengthen the Weary
To encourage those who are currently enduring a season of struggle and weariness to find their strength in God - especially when the winds and currents are making progress hard-going.
To Sustain the Wounded
To be an agent of God's healing for those who are casualties in the spiritual conflict in that they have suffered emotional, relational or spiritual injuries.
To Stretch the Comfortable
To sound a warning for those who have surrendered their spiritual "cutting edge" in preference for a safer or more comfortable journey and to encourage them to re-engage with their high calling.
Recent Articles
- Prayer- Whose Will Shall Prevail18/5/2012
I've been a disciple of Jesus for well over 50 years and I still find prayer to be puzzling, confusing and cryptic. Just when I think I'm...
- For A Man Of Your Age16/5/2012
My GP held the X-Ray films up to the light and looked intently at what the marvels of technology could tell him about my physical condition. He was...
- That Besetting Sin (Part 4)14/5/2012
We are all aware of those areas in our lives where we find this "besetting sin". In my last contribution I tried to describe how I...
- That Besetting Sin (Part 3)11/5/2012
The besetting sin (mentioned in Hebrews 12/1) is difficult to deal with because, most of the time, it stands on our pilgrim pathway like a Goliath...
- That Besetting Sin (Part 2)9/5/2012
In our modern day Olympics I notice that most of the athletes don't wear very much in the way of clothes on the field of competition. Then...
Latest Log Items
- Prayer- Whose Will Shall Prevail18/5/2012
I've been a disciple of Jesus for well over 50 years and I still find prayer to be puzzling, confusing and cryptic. Just when I think I'm...
- For A Man Of Your Age16/5/2012
My GP held the X-Ray films up to the light and looked intently at what the marvels of technology could tell him about my physical condition. He was...
