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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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
Getting It Right
By Joe Barnett |
To me, to live is Christ. —Philippians 1:21 Living a good life. Attending church. Knowing the right doctrines. All are important, but do they capture what Paul meant when he wrote, “To me, to live is Christ”? In Philippians 3, Paul draws up his profit-and-loss account. In one column, he lists the things that […]
Be Selective
By Joe Barnett |
We have different gifts. —Romans 12:6 He had an agenda. It wasn’t an agenda for him; it was an agenda for me. He was tenacious: there was no doubt in his mind about what I should do. When I hesitated, he said, “Do you have anything to do that’s more important than this?” […]
What Are You Good At?
By Joe Barnett |
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others. —1 Peter 4:10 I often think of people I’ve known who have used their gifts to bless others. I think of Don. He was a dud at public speaking, but a genius […]
Digging Wells
By Joe Barnett |
Command those who are rich . . . not to put their hope in wealth. —1 Timothy 6:17 James didn’t beat around the bush. He scorched the self-centered wealthy: “Your life on the earth has been one of luxury, pleasure, and endless consumption” (Jas 5:5 VOICE). Or, as […]
I Resolve
By Joe Barnett |
Do not judge, and you will not be judged. —Luke 6:37 Here are five resolutions that will nudge you to make a U-turn when you catch yourself plodding in judgmental mud. I resolve to remember that I will be weighed […]
Emancipation Proclamation
By Joe Barnett |
We are more than conquerors through him who loved us. —Romans 8:37 In his April 3, 1965, broadcast, the late Paul Harvey said, “In times like these, it’s helpful to remember that there have always been times like these.” Harrowing happenings have us on edge. Modern media feeds us […]
