Author: Van Barrett

FAITH. By the grace of God, I am a Christian.  I don't mean the superficial, thanking-God-after-winning-an-award-type Christian either.  This is real to me.  I was a mess of an individual (by God's standards) whose only hope was redemption through Jesus Christ.  Currently, I am a faithful member in good standing at a local church. FAMILY. I'm a husband and father by God's grace.  I have the greatest wife on the planet and a daughter whom I adore.  This doesn't mean we always get along, but I know I've been given far more than I deserve as it relates to them.  EDUCATION. I have an undergraduate degree in business management and a graduate degree in theological studies. Jesus, theology, evangelism, ministry, and apologetics are passions of mine, so the blog generally centers around those topics. Writing is a way for me to formulate my thoughts as not to drive my family insane since I probably border somewhere between an over-thinker and contemplative. So, there's a little bit about me, a little background that I hope will provide insight into blog posts.  Just another flawed individual seeking to be used by God. -Van Barrett (pseudonym)

Importance of a Biblical Witness

ByVan Barrett November 13, 2023 0 Comments
 Some don’t ever come to faith in Christ. Even if they do come around Christians or the church out of curiosity, they are at times discouraged and disillusioned in their interactions. This is a real problem for the modern church. It’s one thing for inquiring non-Christians to misunderstand Jesus or to have a valid encounter with Him yet conclude they’re better off without Him....

True Success?

ByVan Barrett October 1, 2023 0 Comments
 The crux of this very brief post is the above picture and quote from Francis Chan, renowned Christian, pastor, missionary, and author. I want you to marinate on it.  Lest one think the quote lacks biblical foundation, please consider Matt. 16:26. This is a needed post for the Western, American, income-driven, education-oriented, proud capitalistic individual. Yet, it’s also needed...

About That Conversion Story (How I came to Jesus)

ByVan Barrett September 17, 2023 0 Comments
 I realized recently I hadn’t given more than a general bio on this site. So, I thought it’d be wise to share a brief write up of how I came to know Jesus, effectively moving from BC to AD on a spiritual level. I was raised with a general belief in and reverence for God, but no one I recall demonstrated “holy” living.  This was not just any God, either, but the God of the Bible...

Escapism, Fantasy, Dopamine, and God

ByVan Barrett August 7, 2023 0 Comments
 This is going to be a brief, “old school” post. I say that because it’ll read more like a journal entry or late 90’s blog write up.  This may mean the post will seem random and not as coherent as usual, but please bear with me. Without further ado, and as the subject alludes, I want to share some recent thoughts that I have on escapism, fantasy, dopamine, God, and related...

A Message to a Jehovah’s Witness

ByVan Barrett May 14, 2023 0 Comments
 AUTHOR’S NOTE: The following a written response to a Jehovah’s Witness (JWs).  His name has been changed to preserve his identity, and his written correspondence has been omitted, as I didn’t seek nor obtain permission to use it.  Therefore, this will be more like reading a Pauline epistle, and readers must deduce the other end of the conversation. The interaction stemmed from a...

Commonly Misused Bible Verses #9 – Is. 54:17a

ByVan Barrett April 9, 2023 0 Comments
“No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper” - Is. 54:17a Like most verses on the “Commonly Misused Bible Verses” posts, today’s verse is a popular and familiar one.  There’s even a gospel song with this verse in the title. So, surely Christians have a clear grasp of its meaning, right? Well, not exactly.  Before we review the meaning of the text, let’s look at the verse...

Red Pill (Manosphere) and the Bible

ByVan Barrett March 5, 2023 0 Comments
 A while back, I was led down the infamous YouTube rabbit trail. You know, where the algorithm throws videos in your direction that they think you’ll be interested in? Well, that rabbit trail allowed me to find a brand new world.  It started with a video by someone who called himself “Joker” and eventually ended with discovery of one of the more prominent figures in the movement, the...

Commonly Misused Bible Verses #8 – Deut. 28:12b-13a

ByVan Barrett February 19, 2023 0 Comments
“And you shall lend to many nations, but you shall not borrow. 13 And the LORD will make you the head and not the tail” - Deut. 28:12b-13a Common (Mis)usage: When improperly used, many Christians believe these verses are meant to communicate their more prosperous standing in the earth. That one will “lend not borrow” suggests wealth due to being in the position to lend rather than a...

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