Today’s Walk in the Word

Quiet Courage

By Joe Barnett / September 21, 2016 / Comments Off on Quiet Courage

Be strong and take heart.            —Psalm 31:24 The word “courage” triggers images of the rescue of a child from a burning building, or taking a bullet for the president. But it’s often something less dramatic. “The real tests of courage,” wrote Chuck Swindoll, “are the inner tests, like remaining faithful when […]

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Spend Your Faith on Others

By Joe Barnett / September 20, 2016 / Comments Off on Spend Your Faith on Others

When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, “Son, your sins are forgiven.”                             —Mark 2:5 Someone had to bathe him, shave him, brush his teeth, dress him. He was paralyzed from head to toe. Four of his friends carried […]

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Eating from the Wrong Plate

By Joe Barnett / September 19, 2016 / Comments Off on Eating from the Wrong Plate

The Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead he must be kind to everyone.                 —2 Timothy 2:24 At a White House banquet, a guest’s conversation with the woman seated next to him went like this— “Did I get your name right? Is it Post?” “Yes it is.” “Emily […]

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Little Things Mean a Lot

By Joe Barnett / September 16, 2016 / Comments Off on Little Things Mean a Lot

Be kind and compassionate to one another.                       —Ephesians 4:32 Helen Keller wrote … As we grow older, it seems to me that we recall most distinctly the happy little things … play and birthday parties, picnics and excursions to the chicken house in search […]

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Don’t Wait too Long or Quit too Soon

By Joe Barnett / September 15, 2016 / Comments Off on Don’t Wait too Long or Quit too Soon

Keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.                             —Romans 12:11 Mozart was 7 when his first composition was published. Mickey Mantle hit 23 home runs when he was 20, his first year in the major leagues. William Pitt II was 24 when […]

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Paid in Full

By Joe Barnett / September 14, 2016 / Comments Off on Paid in Full

It is finished. —John 19:30 Your bank account has been drained. You’ve maxed out your credit cards. Your pockets are empty. You have zero income stream. You’re in hock up to your eyebrows.  You couldn’t knock out this tab in a dozen lifetimes. You need someone to step up and pay the debt. And someone […]

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You Better Believe It

By Joe Barnett / September 13, 2016 / Comments Off on You Better Believe It

Increase our faith!       —Luke 17:5 When God told Abraham to leave his country and set out for a mystery destination, he “obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going” (Heb. 11:8). But when God told him he would have many descendants, his faith went wobbly. He had […]

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Seeing by Faith

By Joe Barnett / September 12, 2016 / Comments Off on Seeing by Faith

According to your faith will it be done to you.                         —Matthew 9:29 They were blind. What they wanted was their eyes fixed. What Jesus wanted was their answer to a question: “Do you believe I am able to do this?” “Yes, Lord.” “According […]

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Great and Precious Promises (5)

By Joe Barnett / September 9, 2016 / Comments Off on Great and Precious Promises (5)

He did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God.              —Romans 4:20 Day 5 Victory Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart (Ps. 37:4). The Lord will work out his plans for my life (Ps. 138:8 NLT). You are my […]

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Great and Precious Promises (4)

By Joe Barnett / September 8, 2016 / Comments Off on Great and Precious Promises (4)

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.                    —Jeremiah 29:13 Day 4 Peace Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you … do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid (Jn. 14:27). You […]

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