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 occasionally. 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
It’s An Inside Job
By Joe Barnett |
Let the peace of Christ rule in your heart. —Colossians 3:15 Is someone making your life miserable? An always-on-your-case parent? A you-can’t-do-anything-right spouse? An out-of-control child? A know-it-all associate? A cantankerous church member? Thoughts that splinter your peace probably go something like this: If only my spouse was more understanding, I wouldn’t be so stressed. […]
Hoodwinked by Short-Term Gods
By Joe Barnett |
You shall have no other gods before me. —Exodus 20:3 If you’re finding peace of mind elusive, it may be because you’re seeking it in the wrong place. Are you claiming peace in the God who owns the world, or […]
Three Speech Filters
By Joe Barnett |
Intelligent people think before they speak. —Proverbs 16:23 TEV Here’s a pocket prayer for you: “Dear God, teach me what to say, when to say it, and how to say it.” What to say. Put your mind in gear before you put your mouth in […]
What’s Controlling You?
By Joe Barnett |
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. —Psalm 118:8 Five mornings a week, the opening bell rings at the New York Stock Exchange. In essence, hundreds of CEOs are saying, “Trust me, I have this under control.” You may have learned the hard […]
The Golden Rule
By Joe Barnett |
Do to others what you would have them do to you. —Matthew 7:12 This is a verse that most everyone knows—and that most everyone fails to practice. It’s a verse that we want others to follow in […]
What Have You Done for Me Lately?
By Joe Barnett |
He has heard your grumbling. —Exodus 16:7 The wind started blowing, the sea started parting, and two million Israelites hiked across the seabed on dry ground. Good job, God! “Because of the mighty power he had used against the Egyptians, the Israelites worshiped him and trusted him” […]
