Author: Warren (Barney) Barnhart

Father, I am so continually reminded of your amazing wisdom and insight.  You have the paths prepared by grace and you desire for us to walk in them. Oh, how my heart yearns to do that, because I know that in your presence there really is fullness of joy. My prayer today is that I … Continue reading In Thy Presence

What kind of footprint do you leave? “When the sun comes up and the dust has cleared, do memories of Jesus ring true? Can you say the lingering effects of love, sound loud and willingly constrain you? What about the realities of wholeness and truth, bringing the gentle sweet fragrance of grace? Does the heart … Continue reading He Never Leaves Us

"God makes it quite clear in His Word that He has only one answer to every human need -- His Son, Jesus Christ. In all His dealings with us He works by taking us out of the way and substituting Christ in our place. The Son of God died instead of us for our forgiveness: … Continue reading The Normal Christian Life

Music can really touch us! As having recently seen the Gaither Vocal Band in concert, Bill Gaither introduced a musical group I had never heard of before by the name of “The Sound.” One of the songs they played that night, that was especially moving was called, “First Church of Mercy.”  I think you will … Continue reading You Make A Difference

This article was written in the 1975 November/December issue of The Way Magazine in a section entitled "Our Times." A good friend, Nick Goiburn, recently sent this to me and it was such an inspiration, I wanted to pass it along.  Happy Holidays!! Barney and Vikki

WHAT DOES LOVE MEAN? A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 year-olds: "What does love mean?" The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined. See what you think... _____ "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails … Continue reading Love Is More Than Just A Word

As life would have it, we're in a lot of situations every day where each of us can do one of two things, react or respond.  I guess, pretty much, that comes down to every given circumstance, every given situation in life. Things present themselves on a daily, if not moment by moment basis, and … Continue reading React or Respond?

Have you ever practiced anything much?  I have spent many hours attempting to get better at playing disc golf since I moved here to Oklahoma.  Who would’ve thought? As would be expected. many sessions of driving, approaching and putting have been both a cause of heartache and rejoicing, BUT Hallelujah!! I have noticed also that … Continue reading The Seven “I AM’S” of Jesus

I know you are here with me, Even closer than my very breath, For I was chosen as a child of kindness. It’s you I desire to see. No matter how many voices there may be, it’s your gentle voice that sets me free. I delight with you as I sit, eternally resting in your … Continue reading I Can and Will Seek Your Face

I think I can honestly say, I enjoy winning.  I have played many sports over the years and although I was never a part of a team that won any championships of note, the thrill of victory no matter how small, was always a highlight. Does your heart thrill or is it stirred when you … Continue reading Our Championship Season