A few words of comfort.

Hello all, I've left it late with my theology coursework deadline again! I've taken on too much recently but I'm determined to get it done with just a week to do it as I'd find it embarrassing having to message the tutors asking if I can have an extra term for the zillionth time! Personal issues have taken over but things will calm down soon, I hope...

Anyway, my faith is what keeps me going and I'd like to share with you a couple of images that really caught my attention on facebook.

Here is the first one, it's from a group called Jesus Daily which is very good. It really made me think as I'd never linked my stress to having to find a solution. I stress about a lot of things but reading this made me see it differently. I've had personal issues going on where I've wanted answers straight away, it's often resulted in hurt. Why does there have to be a sudden answer? Well stress makes me feel like that, whether it's people ignoring you or cutting you off through no fault of your own. It could also be getting behind on my studying, why aren't I progressing with certain things or why isn't my health improving. Having faith gives me that reassurance that all of my problems will be solved, though it will be in God's timing as stated above. Sometimes we might get answers we don't like or we get answers were others action contradict what God has said/done. Prayer is the answer and there is never a rush.

Here is the second image. A lot of the thoughts I have are very similar to what I've already stated previously. Both quotes go hand on hand. Remembering these words combined with prayer is a real help. As stated in my favourite bible verse Jeremiah 29:11:

God has a plan for us so what's the rush? There isn't one yet we can feel pressurised into thinking that everything has to happen NOW!

Lastly, I take no credit for the images used here.

God Bless,

Barry x

Thoughts for the day: 7th Jan 2015

Hello all, just a quickie!

As some of you will know, I like to do my daily readings each day. Despite having very soon published 2 books, I'm not a great reader as I find it difficult processing certain information. That comes from the mild Asperger Syndrome I've had all my life. Anyway, back to the point... This was my daily reading today:

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute" Proverbs 31:8

I felt it really spoke to me, I've previously been a very shy person who was afraid to express himself. I had questions about Christianity that I could not answer because either the wording of the question wasn't clear or my mind was too muddled from bits of information I had picked up here and there. I've felt the size of a pea when I've not been able to answer questions about my own faith. My God who I've given my life to. "Does that make me a bad Christian?" I used to question myself.

These words from a friend have always stuck. I can't quote word for word but it was along the lines of "You don't have to know the Bible inside out to be a Christian, if you believe that Jesus died on the cross to save us from our sins then that's the most important thing".

It doesn't matter how much we know or how much we don't know. Having faith isn't about who can quote certain passages from the Bible in record time, it's about following God's word and having FAITH.

From experience, I've learned not to get into any discussions because if that person is set in their ways then you're just going to wind them up even more by responding. The best way for others to see how God works is to just follow his word and let the others see for themselves. They might question why you're so content or wonder how you've coped with certain situations. Then they will see God's work.

My thoughts for the day...

Amen and God Bless,

Barry x

FREE Kindle Download: See God's work - Link inside!

Hello everyone!

I hope you all had a blessed CHRISTmas and New Year!

My theology studies are going to continue very shortly but before then I'm finishing off my new book about my experiences with Asperger Syndrome.

My 1st book is called "A New ME" and talks about my struggle so far with the illness Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. The reason I am telling you this is because there is a section in this book which explains how I became a Christian and you'll see throughout the book how God has worked in my life.

You can download it on your kindle for FREE for just another day so even if you don't read it all, just downloading the book is a massive support in helping to raise awareness for this horrible illness.

It's available in ALL countries so I'll post the link to just a few of those where my book's been most popular:

United Kingdom:  http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-ME-Barry-Evans-ebook/dp/B00L1LIT6E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420579028&sr=8-1&keywords=a+new+me+barry+evans

United States: http://www.amazon.com/New-ME-Barry-Evans-ebook/dp/B00L1LIT6E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420579690&sr=8-1&keywords=a+new+me+barry+evans

Canada: http://www.amazon.ca/New-ME-Barry-Evans-ebook/dp/B00L1LIT6E/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420579760&sr=8-1&keywords=a+new+me+barry+evans

Denmark: http://www.amazon.de/New-ME-English-Barry-Evans-ebook/dp/B00L1LIT6E/ref=sr_1_1_twi_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1420579801&sr=8-1&keywords=a+new+me+barry+evans

However I'd LOVE to get more sales from other countries too so please share also! :)

God Bless you all and I'll be posting more theology based stuff soon!

Barry x