February 2024 - barnabastoday.online

Digital Technology and Spiritual Development

Book Review: Heidi A. Campbell and Stephen Garner’s Networked Theology: Negotiating Faith in Digital Culture. This book provides practical guidance on using technology effectively to foster spiritual development, strengthen communication and community building, and move the church closer to achieving its mission. Read More… Introduction Digital culture is shaping our everyday life. Heidi A. Campbell and Stephen Garner’s Networked […]

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Barnabas founder Dr Patrick Sookhdeo honoured to receive three international awards

Editorial

Dr Patrick Sookhdeo, founder and International Director of Barnabas Aid, has received awards from three organisations in the Majority (that is, non-Western) world. “I am greatly honoured and greatly humbled to receive this recognition from organisations representing some of the marginalised communities of the non-Western world,” said Dr Sookhdeo. “I do not undertake my work

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Pleasure vs Conscience: The Cost of Indulgence

Discipleship

Gandhi, a few hours before he was killed, gave his grandson a note which is now famously called, “the seven sins.” In that list of seven, one is called; pleasure without conscience. Gandhi’s note to his grandson does not demonise pleasure. Instead, he assumes that there are two ways to experience pleasure; one with a

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A Beginner’s Guide to Digital Fasting

Digital Theology

Many Indian Christians often fast during the week. In South Asia, fasting has been a part of spiritual practice for centuries. Fasting is the practice of abstaining from food or certain activities for a period of time to focus on spiritual growth and discipline. Mauna Vrat (the vow of silence) is a form of fasting that

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