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
Things We Take for Granted, Until . . .
By Joe Barnett |
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. —Psalm 118:29 You may take a home for granted, until you don’t have one. You may take a job for granted, until you don’t have one. You may take a […]
Remembrance
By Joe Barnett |
Do this in remembrance of me. —Luke 22:19 Jabesh Gilead was in the crosshairs of the sadistic King Nahash. “I’m going to mark you as mine by gouging out the right eye of every last one of you,” said Nahash. You can fight me and die or […]
Be Nice
By Joe Barnett |
Be kind and compassionate to one another. —Ephesians 4:32 It was a school auction; the item for bid was an adorable puppy. All bidders had dropped out, except two: a man and a woman. Back and forth the two went, upping […]
Always Assume Good Intentions
By Joe Barnett |
Make every effort to live in peace with all men. —Hebrews 12:14 Where there are people, there will be conflicts: in community, workplace, family, even church. (I sometimes think there should be a verse that says, “Where two or three […]
Finish Well
By Joe Barnett |
I have finished the work which you gave me to do. —John 17:4 Jesus signed off, saying, “I have finished the work which you gave me to do.” “My only aim,” wrote Paul, “is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord has given me” (Acts 20:24). […]
You Have Received a Gift
By Joe Barnett |
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another. —1 Peter 4:10 Parents give their children gifts that meet their individual needs, desires, age, and aptitudes. Our heavenly Father does the same. He gives appropriate gifts to each of his children. First Corinthians 12 says he […]
