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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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
A Compass You Can Trust
By Joe Barnett |
I trust in your word. —Psalm 119:42 At 5 a.m. on July 17, 1938, Douglas Corrigan lifted off in a beat-up plane in New York City, destined for Los Angeles on a nonstop solo flight across America. Twenty-eight hours later, he landed—in Dublin, Ireland. Crawling out of his cockpit, he said to curious bystanders, […]
You Can’t Fool Seeds
By Joe Barnett |
Whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. —Galatians 6:7 At Aristotle’s bidding, Alexander the Great took scientists with him on his Hellenistic crusade. They were to collect flora and fauna for Aristotle to analyze. “Why, if you plant an acorn in the ground, doesn’t it produce an elephant?” asked Aristotle. […]
You Have It in Writing
By Joe Barnett |
They have Moses and the Prophets; let them listen to them. —Luke 16:29 The rich man begged Father Abraham to send Lazarus to warn his brothers to straighten up. “If they do not listen to Moses and the Prophets,” Abraham said, “they will not be convinced if someone rises from the dead” […]
When Your House is On Fire
By Joe Barnett |
This is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.” —1 John 5:4 J.D. Armstrong’s two-story home was on fire. He herded his wife and three children to the front door to make their escape. Suddenly, Todd, the youngest, ran back upstairs, unnoticed by his parents. The terrified child appeared at the window, […]
He Can and He Will
By Joe Barnett |
Help me overcome my unbelief. —Mark 9:24 There was a mixture in the heart of the father of the demon-possessed child—a hybrid of belief and unbelief. He pleaded with Jesus, “If you can do anything, take pity on us.” Jesus replied, “Everything is possible for him […]
Dealing With Disappointment
By Joe Barnett |
Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him. —Luke 24:31 Two disappointed disciples left Jerusalem and headed home. Their leader was dead. Game over. As they walked, Jesus joined them. But they didn’t recognize him. Disappointment can do that to you. It can blind you to the presence of […]
