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 Next to the Last Chapter
By Joe Barnett |
Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live. —John 11:25 A 2017 article in Psychology Today ranked fear of dying as our number one fear. For many, the thought of dying is terrifying. Hebrews 2:15 speaks of “those who all their lives were held […]
The Light Still Shines
By Joe Barnett |
He is not here; he has risen. —Matthew 28:6 Jesus began his ministry “to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah . . . the people living in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned” […]
Something Worth Knowing
By Joe Barnett |
Christ died and returned to life. —Romans 14:9 Jesus’ disciples were curious: When would the end come? It was a short conversation: Jesus told them, “About that day or hour no one knows” (Mt 24:36). We don’t know if the time in which we’re living is in […]
Victory
By Joe Barnett |
Death has been swallowed up in victory. —1 Corinthians 15:54 Of all the days on our calendar, there is no day like Easter to reawaken our conviction that death has been swallowed up in victory. The undeniable fact of Jesus’ resurrection gives us assurance of […]
Remember Those Who Shaped You
By Joe Barnett |
Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. —Hebrews 13:7 Can you remember a teacher who took an interest in you and made you feel special? Or a grandparent who loved you, listened to you, and assured you that everything was going to […]
Finish What You Started
By Joe Barnett |
Now finish the work. —2 Corinthians 8:11 When the Corinthians heard of the need of Jerusalem Christians, they were the first church to express a desire to help. Great start! Commendable beginning! Exemplary commencement! But it seems that their initial enthusiasm had diminished. So, Paul urged them to complete what they had begun: “Finish the […]
