Author: Warren (Barney) Barnhart

**“Every day a war rages throughout the world. The first volleys were fired nearly six thousand years ago when man was still in paradise, and the war has continued unbroken by a cease-fire from that time. There are no prospects of an armistice until the Lord Jesus Christ returns to set things right. The casualty … Continue reading In God We Trust

A husband and wife were invited to spend the weekend at the husband's employer's home. The wife was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, with cars costing more than her house. The first day and evening went well, and she was delighted to have this … Continue reading The Lesson of the Penny

Every day we make choices.  Some are certainly easier than others for sure.  The choice you made this morning to wear clothes was a good one and a necessary one too! 😊 When we go to the grocery store, we have a lot of choices to make. And every day the choices seem to get … Continue reading Three Choices That Changed History Forever

2 Chronicles 20:15 ESV “And he said, ‘Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the LORD to you, “Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God's.” A recent devotional*said, “Rain tears across the pavement, batters the windows … Continue reading The God Who Fights Our Battles: Part 1

We will rise to the callWe will stand and obeyWe are warriors whose weaponIs God's highest praise. To love the unlovableTeach the unteachableTouch the untouchableReach the unreachable See the unseeableShake the unshakeableHeal the unhealableBreak the unbreakable Destined for greatnessWith the passionate faithMoving in His powerClothed in garments of praise. Strong in the spiritOne holy nationTrue … Continue reading Destined for Greatness

Will there ever be a time when Christians will agree and honor the differences in one another?  I assume that will be when Christ returns, when judgements between people will cease and all will be united perfectly. Over the years, there have been many different groups, factions and independent thinkers who have sought to promote … Continue reading Common Ground

Today is going to be the greatest day of my life!! I am looking forward to all that you have in store for me today and how I can serve you.  What can I do for you today? I pray today that I may learn how to better prioritize my time and routine.  I pray … Continue reading You Are NOT Lost

We have grown in our society to a point where there are a lot of overworked, overburdened, and stressed-out people.  Christians too are among them.  This is not a good thing. I think God designed us to live uncomplicated and simple lives, but we have allowed the pressures of this world and other things to … Continue reading I Surrender All

God is continually teaching and showing us by example how truly wonderful we are and that we are fully redeemed and accepted. It was Jesus Christ who accomplished such a magnificent destiny as he sacrificed himself willingly at Calvary. In that wonderfully loving and selfless act, he opened the door for mankind to again be … Continue reading Nothing to Prove

I have been reading through a book by Joyce Meyer recently about overcoming the challenges in our lives through the power of worship. *The Battle Belongs to The Lord: Overcoming Life’s Struggles Through Worship: Faith Words; Warner Books Ed edition (November 2, 2008) This might seem ironic that we would praise God in the storm, … Continue reading We Win