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
Pay Attention to the Owner’s Manual
By Joe Barnett |
Teach me, O Lord, to follow your decrees. —Psalm 119:33 Irv Gordon’s 1966 Volvo clocked its 3 millionth mile in September 2013, the most miles ever driven by a single-owner of a non-commercial vehicle, said Guinness. Asked the secret of his car’s longevity, […]
Are You Fulfilling Your Purpose?
By Joe Barnett |
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. —Romans 12:6 In his book, The Purpose Driven Life, Rick Warren proposed five core purposes of human existence: Worship: knowing and loving God. Fellowship: belonging to God’s family. Discipleship: growing […]
This Too Shall Pass
By Joe Barnett |
The troubles we see will soon be over. —2 Corinthians 4:18 NLT You can deal with trouble, disappointment, and pain as long as you have hope. Give up hope, and you give up. God offers the only hope that has an “eternal” guarantee—it’s in a small nest of three things […]
The Ultimate Career Coach
By Joe Barnett |
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. —Jeremiah 1:5 Aptitude Tests and Career Coaches identify personality traits, skills, and interests, from which they suggest vocational fits. But this is clear: you can’t advance while looking […]
The Healing of Forgiveness
By Joe Barnett |
I am he who blots out your transgressions . . . and remembers your sins no more. —Isaiah 43:25 The director of an English mental hospital said, “I could dismiss half of my patients tomorrow if they could be assured of forgiveness.” Most of us have […]
A Sky Full of Eyes
By Joe Barnett |
Remember the days of old; consider the generations long past. —Deuteronomy 32:7 In the eleventh chapter of Hebrews, the writer reels off a memory-jogging list of names whose work on earth had ended. Chapter 12 begins, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses . […]
