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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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
Koinonia
By Joe Barnett |
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship. —Acts 2:42 Are you acquainted with the word koinonia? Fourteen-year-old Karthik Nemmani was. As a Spelling Bee contestant in 2018, Karthik nailed the spelling of koinonia and eliminated the […]
Don’t Be a Hostage of Hatred
By Joe Barnett |
Rid yourselves of . . . anger, rage, malice, slander. —Colossians 3:8 Hatred reduces us to slavery, for what we hate takes control of our minds. We are hostages of those we loathe, for they hold our thoughts captive. Antagonism pollutes the mind, filling it with the poison of […]
Our Poverty and His Provision
By Joe Barnett |
Apart from me you can do nothing. —John 15:5 Seven apostles fished all night with nary a nibble. At daybreak, a voice from the shore asked, “Do you have any fish?” “No.” “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, […]
What to Do with Your Worries
By Joe Barnett |
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. —Psalm 56:3 Jim was a chronic worrier. A friend offered to do his worrying for him for $300,000 a year. Jim agreed, and they drew up the contract. Once signed, the friend asked Jim where he was going to get the $300,000. […]
Choices
By Joe Barnett |
Choose this day whom you will serve. —Joshua 24:15 Your choices make you who you are. And your choices influence your destiny. Choices have consequences. You are free to choose, but you are not free to choose the consequences. The time comes when […]
Own Your Attitude
By Joe Barnett |
I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. —Philippians 4:11 Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl was incarcerated in four concentration camps, including the death camp of Auschwitz. His father, mother, brother, wife—every member of his family except his sister—died in the camps. Frankl said, “Everything can be taken from a […]
