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
The Prepositional Christ
By Joe Barnett |
You are in me, and I am in you. —John 14:20 Are you old enough to remember television before remote control? To turn it on or off, change channels, or adjust the volume, you got some exercise; took a hike to the set, punched buttons, and turned […]
Never Get Over God’s Grace
By Joe Barnett |
The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly. —1 Timothy 1:14 Paul never got over the gift of God’s grace. Late in life, he wrote a note to his young protégé Timothy, saying he thanked the Lord “that he considered me trustworthy, appointing me to his service. […]
Justified by Grace
By Joe Barnett |
It is by grace you have been saved. —Ephesians 2:8 We may hope to rack up enough points to be pronounced righteous. But pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps is an impossible spiritual contortion. God, praised be he, reversed the procedure, declaring believers justified and […]
Are You Good Enough to Be Saved?
By Joe Barnett |
There is no one righteous, not even one. —Romans 3:10 We want to be as good as we can be. But we’re in for a rough ride of fear, frustration, and failure if we expect to attain justification by being good enough. Our behavior […]
Request but Don’t Demand
By Joe Barnett |
Do not test the Lord your God. —Matthew 4:7 We should never approach prayer with the attitude that we are wise enough to tell God how to run the world. Prayer should be a request, not a demand. Requests may or may not be granted. A flawless God lovingly […]
The Most Influential Calling
By Joe Barnett |
Honor her for all that her hands have done. —Proverbs 31:31 Last night, while perusing some files, I came across the names of several people who have significantly impacted my life. Some have held high-profile positions, while others have lived largely […]
