A Word From Joe Barnett
This site is about words.
First, about God’s authoritative, inspired Word.
Second, about my non-authoritative, non-inspired words—nevertheless, written in hope that they will encourage those who read them, and above all that they will point the reader to God’s Word.
Here are the regular features you will find here.
- Today’s Walk in the Word. A brief devotional that appears Monday through Friday. Each entry is based on a single verse of Scripture, followed by my comments related to it, and ending with a summary aphorism. To access the latest devotional click on "Today’s Walk in the Word" below. To access previous messages click on "Archives/A Walk in the Word" in the top menu.
- On My Mind. Messages on varied topics that appear on this site at least once a month. To access the latest entry click on "On My Mind" below. To access previous messages click on "Archives/On My Mind" in the top menu.
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And yes, you are permitted—in fact, encouraged—to pass along any of these messages to those you feel will benefit from them. Just click on the “Forward to a Friend” button. Your participation in this way makes this “our” ministry instead of “my” ministry.
If you find anything here that brings you, or those with whom you share these messages, into a closer relationship with the Lord, I praise God and thank him for permitting our paths to cross.
Thanks for dropping by. I hope you will do so often.
Today's Walk in the Word
Living in the Now
By Joe Barnett |
This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. —Psalm 118:24 You’ve heard the advice. Don’t quit. Hang in there. Stay alert, alive, determined, unbeaten. Keep learning and growing. Ralph Waldo Emerson experienced a life of grief and loss. He lost his […]
You’re On Your Own
By Joe Barnett |
Choose for [yourself] this day whom you will serve. —Joshua 24:15 There’s an invisible line between youth and adulthood, where we say, “He’s on his own now.” Is it true? Yes and No. As Christians, we are a part of the body, the church (Rom 12:3–8). We are responsible to each other and for […]
When You Hurt, He Hurts
By Joe Barnett |
Have mercy on us, Son of David! —Matthew 9:27 Here is a trio of verses that display the compassion of Jesus: “He had compassion on them and healed their sick” (Mt 14:14). “Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man” (Mk 1:41). “When […]
What’s Worth Your Time?
By Joe Barnett |
Let me know how fleeting my life is. —Psalm 39:4 There’s nothing like aging to awaken us to the shortness of life. By the time realization hits us, there may not be much life left. There are many things that steal our minutes […]
Good Endings
By Joe Barnett |
All things work together for good to those who love God. —Romans 8:28 You’re not happy about the way things are going, are you? Me neither. Pain. Loss. Terrorism. Violence. Fraud. Corruption. There’s nothing on that list that can be labeled good. But Bible believers are convinced that God is in control and can […]
You Will Be Remembered for Something
By Joe Barnett |
The memory of the righteous is a blessing. —Proverbs 10:7 John the Baptist had been dead for two years, but his influence lived on. No one could cite any miracle he performed, for he didn’t perform any. But his words […]
