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
Living in the Light
By Joe Barnett |
The people walking in darkness have seen a great light. —Isaiah 9:2 Darkness! I experienced it when I was eight years old: 750 feet underground in Carlsbad Caverns, it was total darkness! Terrifying. I pictured a plunge into the Bottomless Pit. Gulp! Getting out of the cavern into the light was […]
Put in the Work
By Joe Barnett |
Let us run with perseverance, the race marked out for us. —Hebrews 12:1 After receiving a late-night $100 million contract, making him the highest-paid defensive player in the NFL at the time, J.J. Watt hit the weight room at 4 a.m. the following morning. Excellence requires 100 percent. Settling for […]
Be the Reason
By Joe Barnett |
Encourage one another and build each other up. —1 Thessalonians 5:11 Three ladies occupied a booth near where I was having dinner. They were well equipped for communication: one had a smartphone, one had a tablet, and one had a laptop. The message on the outside of the laptop’s cover caught my attention: BE […]
Are You on the Right Side?
By Joe Barnett |
We are more than conquerors through him who loved us. —Romans 8:37 According to a timeworn story, a member of Abraham Lincoln’s cabinet said at the beginning of the Civil War, “I hope, Mr. President, that the Lord is on our side.” Lincoln allegedly replied, “My concern is to make sure […]
We Are the Reason
By Joe Barnett |
[Jesus] gave himself as a ransom. —1 Timothy 2:6 Are you at peace? You are if you have availed yourself of God’s great gift: “We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom 5:1). Jesus was born, died, and was resurrected for a reason. You […]
We Are in Good Hands
By Joe Barnett |
Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him. —Psalm 115:3 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands” (Ps 19:1). Add to that the breathtaking fact that he cares for us, down to the tiniest detail: “You know when I sit […]
