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)

The Conservative Charismatic

ByVan Barrett May 1, 2022 0 Comments
Several years ago, I coined the phrase “conservative charismatic” to apply to myself and other Christians who might share the same view. At the time, I wasn’t sure if anyone else had been using the phrase (and I’m uncertain if anyone uses it now) in mainstream Christendom. Nevertheless, I use it to this day and believe it’s a helpful and needed categorization. With all the additional...

The Best News Ever!!!

ByVan Barrett April 7, 2022 0 Comments
Not trying to bait anyone with the headline, but this—what I’m about to say, rightly understood in its context—is actually the best news ever.  I’m talking about the glorious, one-of-a-kind, grace-filled, man-humbling, God-exalting, supernatural gospel, and while “gospel” translates to “good news,” it’s much more than those words mean on the surface.  It is without a doubt...

Commonly Misused Bible Verses #4 – Matt. 18:20

ByVan Barrett March 13, 2022 0 Comments
“For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” - Mt. 18:20 NASB (1995) Common (Mis)usage: The typical reference to this verse is when it’s related to a promise associated with general prayer or Christian gatherings.  Usually, there’s some suggestion that as long as there are “two or three” Christians gathered (i.e., in His name) then Jesus is...

Commonly Misused Bible Verses #3 – Chron. 7:14

ByVan Barrett January 2, 2022 0 Comments
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” - 2 Chr. 7:14 KJV Common (Mis)usage: This verse is typically used in a timeless way that communicates the steps required for national transformation and healing in America.  The...

Commonly Misused Bible Verses #2 – Romans 4:17b

ByVan Barrett December 5, 2021 0 Comments
“…and calleth those things which be not as though they were.” -Rom. 4:17b, KJV Common (Mis)usage: People tend to use this Scripture in an incomplete sense, usually referenced as “speak those things which be not as though they were.” It’s typically used by professing believers in an authoritative manner with the underlying assumption that they have supernatural power in their...

Secularism – A Depressing Worldview

ByVan Barrett November 1, 2021 0 Comments
Before dissecting the above tweet, I believe it’s necessary to mention two things: (1) This is merely one example of a godless, secular worldview that pervades modern thought, yet many agree with it and shared this post. (2) I don’t know the author personally, and I’m not sure he is a real individual. Regardless, this is not meant to be a personal attack on the author. What I do know is...

Abiding in Christ

ByVan Barrett October 12, 2021 0 Comments
The words of Jesus in John 15:1-11 have been on my heart the last couple of days.  This should come as no surprise—it’s a profound text. Regarding the passage, I thought about the all-important concept of “abiding.”  This refrain is mentioned an astonishing 10 times in this passage! Its Greek word, μεινατε (meinate), means “remain, abide, stay,” and, in addition to...

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