The Barnabas Way
John Sloan
(Reviewed by Writer/Author - Gail Evans)
2002 Waterbrook Press
ISBN: 1578565758

When we reach out to others in their need, God comes near to us.

Associate Reviewer Gail Evans writes:

In our fast-paced world, where a sense of community has by & large been lost, especially in the cities, not only do we feel alone & spiritually at sea, most of us are inclined to focus on our needs, our wants, our desires, & very often call out to God only in despair.

John Sloan in The Barnabas Way: An Unexpected Path to God, puts a different spin on things, & points out a message in the Gospels that is more often than not overlooked. It is a simple message. When we reach out to others, God comes near to us.

The Barnabas Way focuses on being a blessing to others, giving & encouraging others in their trials, tribulations & aspirations when they need help. Being a blessing to others without expecting our name to go up in lights. Sloan unveils the joy of seeing another grow, another become whole & complete with a little help & encouragement. As it says in the Gospels, “Cast your bread upon the waters and in time, it will return to you.” In others words, as we give to others so God will in turn, give to us when we need it.

Sloan's writing is clear & insightful with many examples gleaned from his own life experience. Even though Barnabas was not one of the better-known Apostles, he lived Christ's teachings & by encouraging others, inspired many to lead a fulfilling, meaningful & spiritually blessed life. The Barnabas Way will inspire readers to explore this “Unexpected path to God.”

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Gail Evans
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A RebeccasReads.Com Associate Reviewer

Reviewer's Bio:
I currently live in Johannesburg, South Africa & am the author of: The Firstborn of God: Resolving the Contradictions In The Bible, Time Trials & Meditations In My Favourite Places In Southern Africa.