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
Job’s Victory
By Joe Barnett |
In all of this, Job did not| sin by blaming God. —Job 1:22 You won’t find a better man than Job: “[He] was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil” (Jb 1:1). Yet, he lost everything. His ranch was raided, his servants were killed, all ten of his […]
The Biggest Surprise
By Joe Barnett |
I tell you a mystery. —1 Corinthians 15:51 Surprises! You’ve had your share of them. Some of them filled you with apprehension, others with joy. Some caused you to sob, others made you laugh. Try to imagine the reactions to the following surprises. When Adam and Eve stood by Abel’s fresh grave. When Enoch’s footprints […]
Participating in the Big Picture
By Joe Barnett |
Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. —Mark 16:15 We interrupt this program to bring you a reminder that the part of the world in which you live is not the whole world but only a small piece of the big […]
Tongue Post-it Notes
By Joe Barnett |
The tongue is a small thing, but what enormous damage it can do. —James 3:5 A piercing scream came from the rambunctious little girl’s bedroom. Dad rushed to the room and found his daughter in tears. “What’s wrong?” he asked. “I burnt my […]
Salt and Light
By Joe Barnett |
You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. —Matthew 5:13, 14 Having named eight character traits of discipleship, Jesus now illustrates how those who possess them exert a positive influence in the world. The Christian is to be vigilant in keeping “from being polluted by […]
Those Who Are Persecuted
By Joe Barnett |
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. —Matthew 5:10 It’s quite a jump from being a peacemaker to being a victim of persecution; from the endeavor to live peaceably to the experience of hostility. The operational words […]
