My wife is pregnant again, and has been for about four months now. Just recently, we found out that the little peanut is a boy, which is very exciting. A boy means that our firstborn will have a younger brother to punch and wrestle with and that the two of them will be able to […]
Author Archives: Eddy Barnes
Three Thoughts from a Rookie Youth Pastor
In no particular order, here are three thoughts about weakness and general incompetence from a rookie youth pastor. It’s good to know your weaknesses. As much as I hate being informed about what I’m not good at, it’s a really good thing to know my weaknesses. For example, it’s important that I know that I’m […]
Gospel Coach
Recently, I finished the book, Gospel Coach by Scott Thomas. Unfortunately, it was only after I had finished reading it that I found out that the copy I had was some sort of draft version in book form. I would have been less confused by the book’s lack of polish had I known. In any […]
Personal Productivity in the New Year
In the past, the topic of personal productivity has certainly been an interest of mine. I like to play with tools like Omnifocus or Things, or read about the GTD methodology. However, it seems that just because one enjoys learning about productivity does not mean that he or she is actually productive. This new year, […]
Three Takeaways from Studying Greek
Over this fall semester, I’ve been taking part in a Greek Reading Class, offered by Reformed Theological Seminary. We’ve been outlining, translating, and discussing Romans 1-7. It is by for one of the most challenging classes I have ever taken, and at the same time, one of the most rewarding. Here are the big things […]