by ansley@thebarnabasvision.org | Nov 12, 2025 | General
Lesson Two: Communication is Like a Muscle Marriage is a beautiful gift from God, but that doesn’t always mean it is always easy. During my husband and I’s first year of marriage, we found that communication or a lack of communication was always at the center of most...
by ansley@thebarnabasvision.org | Sep 24, 2025 | General
“Choosing Each Other Daily: Lessons from Our First Year” My husband and I celebrated our first year of marriage in June, and while a year may not seem long compared to couples who have been together for decades, it has been full of lessons, laughter, and...
by ansley@thebarnabasvision.org | Sep 17, 2025 | General, Parenting, Reflections
Are you inadvertently derailing your child’s self-esteem? “Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” In our previous article, Actions Speak Louder than Words Part 1, we looked at two parenting tools which build...
by ansley@thebarnabasvision.org | Sep 9, 2025 | General
“Protecting Your Marriage” by David Coggin 1 Peter 5:8-9 “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers...
by ansley@thebarnabasvision.org | Sep 3, 2025 | General, Programs
At The Barnabas Vision, we are committed to serving our community in many ways, and one of these is through our Elder Care ministry. Each week, we host Bible studies at local assisted living facilities, including Adam’s Place, Community Care, NHC, and The Rutherford....
by ansley@thebarnabasvision.org | Aug 27, 2025 | General
Before my husband and I got married, most of our arguments came down to one simple problem: lack of communication. Maybe one of us had an unmet expectation, or maybe we were both exhausted from school and activities. With limited time together—thanks to classes, Greek...
by ansley@thebarnabasvision.org | Aug 20, 2025 | General
Are you inadvertently derailing your child’s self-esteem? “Children are not a distraction from more important work. They are the most important work.” Parents want their children to be happy and confident. We work toward positive relationships with them, yet so often...
by ansley@thebarnabasvision.org | Aug 12, 2025 | Marriage Encouragement
The Five Love Languages book is designed for couples and is an awesome way to check in with your spouse and see how you can love each other better and in a way that is appreciated. As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago Maria and I come from almost two different worlds...
by ansley@thebarnabasvision.org | Aug 7, 2025 | Reflections
When I first started my walk with Christ, one of the biggest lies the enemy fed me was this: “You’re too far gone. God can’t love someone like you.” Because of the many mistakes I have made and all of my imperfections, I believed I was beyond saving and that God could...
by ansley@thebarnabasvision.org | Jul 30, 2025 | Marriage Encouragement
Twenty-five years ago I got engaged to Maria in Chester-le-Street, England after only dating for twenty-eight days. We knew each other for a little bit longer than that, but it still was outside of what was considered “normal.” I was from Tennessee and working for a...
