Author: Warren (Barney) Barnhart

When was the last time you checked the expiration date on something?  I think we were looking for some yesterday!!  A common phrase we hear often is, “Is it fresh?” or “How fresh is it?” In San Diego there is a local fish company that makes deliveries and on the side of their truck they … Continue reading No Expiration Date

Have you ever been asked, “What is your credit like or what is your credit score? Credit (or basically your payment history) is generally making a financial obligation or a promise, to pay for something at a future time through calculated payments until the debt is satisfied. Credit payments may many times include interest, which … Continue reading Paid in Full

September 5, 2023 by Warren (Barney) Barnhart Have you ever heard of a character called Gumby? He was very popular a few years back and occasionally I will see something that reminds me of him. He was a green clay figure who became animated with a unique personality.  According to Wikipedia, the United States Marine … Continue reading Staying Flexible

Today is a new day..It will bring brand new blessings and brand new battles,But within every uncertainty, there is hidden possibility.So I don't dread any challenge that lies ahead..Because I remember all the victories behind me.And my confidence is not in my circumstance..No, the spirit of God is my supply.I'm steady under pressure, and I'm … Continue reading I Can Handle It

I have an announcement to make today, about a party that’s happening!  You won’t want to miss it!  The invitations have been well thought through, prepared, and sent.  The guest list is quite large so be sure to RSVP quickly.  The perfect venue has been found and the food will be out of this world! … Continue reading Come to the Table

For a believer’s life to make God pleasing music, music that plays throughout eternity, one must learn to enter His appointed rest. Paradoxically there is no music during the 5 rests (variable length of rhythmic silence) depicted above, but there is no making of music without a rest! Beloved, in a sense, our entire life … Continue reading Heavenly Harmony

Does everything seem to go wrong, When no matter how hard you try, you just can’t get along? Does it seem like everything is against you, And you can’t seem to get a breakthrough. Your homies and loved ones always wanta trip, No encouragement, just a bunch of lip. Does it seem like the devil’s … Continue reading HALLELUJAH ANYWAY!!

Lambs are the youngest, the most fragile of the flock.  They are constantly watched by the mother ewe, the shepherd-and yes, the wolf. Because of their inexperience and extreme vulnerability, the shepherd treats them with special care. We too have young ones who need a wise and gentle shepherd. And accordingly, we lavish them with … Continue reading The Lamb’s Among Us

Part 2 Once upon a time, the devil decided to have a huge yard sale. He advertised that he was selling off many of his tools. On the day of the sale, a curious crowd gathered, but they soon discovered that one tool had a big “Not for Sale” sign attached to it. One man … Continue reading Overcoming Discouragement with Joy

Part 1 Once upon a time, the Devil decided to have a huge yard sale. He advertised that he was selling off many of his tools. On the day of the sale, a curious crowd gathered, but they soon discovered that one tool had a big “Not for Sale” sign attached to it. One man … Continue reading Discouraged or Encouraged?