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
How’s Your Hearing?
By Joe Barnett |
Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your heart. —Hebrews 4:7 God singled out Moses and saddled him with a heavy mission: “I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people the Israelites out of Egypt” (Ex 3:10). God singled out Saul and saddled him with a distasteful […]
The Significance of Influence
By Joe Barnett |
Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to sin. —Matthew 18:7 St. Bernard of Clairvaux resolved that his actions must pass three tests: Is it lawful? Can I do it and not sin? Is it becoming in me as a Christian? Can […]
If Only or Thank You
By Joe Barnett |
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. —Psalm 106:1 If only my spouse was more understanding. If only my child was more respectful. If only I didn’t have to deal with such jerks. If only I had more money. Does […]
You Are Special
By Joe Barnett |
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. —Psalm 103:8 The world puts the rich, charismatic, articulate, and connected on a pedestal. But Jesus seemed partial to the marginalized, outcasts, and nobodies. See him […]
The Cross, Your Security
By Joe Barnett |
The devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. —1 Peter 5:8 Raymond Brown was a postman. One day, he had a letter to deliver to a new resident on his route. When he started up the walk, he was confronted by the […]
Pocket Maxims (5 of 5)
By Joe Barnett |
Listen to advice and accept discipline. —Proverbs 19:20 (concluded) Be thankful for the blessings you have, and for the problems you don’t have. Tell the truth, and you don’t have to remember what you said. Be careful how you use time and words. You can’t get […]
