What Can We Learn From Jonah?

It has been well stated that the word “anger” is one letter short of the word “danger.” One does not have to search far to see the emotion of anger on display. Typically, emotions are triggered by a situation or by someone making us happy or sad. In the account of Jonah, we see a prophet…

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The Herodium in Bethlehem 

“For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith” (Mark 11:23). In Mark 11, Jesus…

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A Tool For Bible Teachers

The best teachers are those who never cease being students. This is especially so when it comes to teachers of God’s Word. Scripture is the inexhaustible mine of God’s infinite truth. It is a thrill to roll up your sleeves, gather your tools, and crawl into the deep treasure trove of the Bible! David expressed…

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Mixed Worship at Arad 

“And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners. And Israel vowed a vow unto the Lord, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will…

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FREE Parables of Jesus Study Guide

Enjoying the Journey strives to provide helpful Bible study and devotional materials to believers seeking to study and apply the Bible. Over the years, we have developed several study guides both individually and to accompany the Enjoying the Journey Broadcasts. Many found our Miracles of Jesus Study Guide to be helpful. We believe this resource…

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Mars’ Hill 

“Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection…Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill, and said, Ye men of Athens,…

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“Gideon, A Study in Contrasts” by Dr. Charles Keen

Dr. Charles Keen has served as a faithful pastor, Bible teacher, author, Bible publisher, and missionary statesman. We are happy to call him a friend. This good man has been a constant encourager to those who are engaged in the work of the gospel. This article from his pen will be a challenge for all…

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Everybody Loves a Good Story!

Life is a story. Moses said, “We spend our years as a tale that is told.” Perhaps that is why people around the world love to hear a good story – in some way, we can all identify. We weep at tragedies, laugh at comedies, and thrill at adventures. The ancients passed along truth through…

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Moab

 “Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.” Ruth 1:1  Biblical Moab, in modern Jordan, is only about twenty-five miles from…

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Partnering with Local Churches for a Gospel Advance

Gospel work is the work of local churches and, as an evangelist, it is a great privilege to partner with pastors and churches for the advancement of the gospel. The gospel is still the power of God to salvation (Romans 1:16), the Holy Spirit is still at work (John 16:8), and Christ is still building His church (Matthew 16:18). If…

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How to Tell Others About Jesus

Do you know how to tell others about Jesus? Every Christian is to be a witness of the Christ who lives in them! Yet most believers have a difficult time knowing where to begin and how to effectively share their faith. New Series! We are dedicating the coming week on Enjoying the Journey to encouraging and equipping…

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Paths of Righteousness  

“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake” (Psalm 23:3). As a shepherd from the wilderness south of Bethlehem, David wrote about one of the most salient characteristics of the hills in those barren lands: the magal. Residents of the deserts of the holy land understand it…

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Update On Our Israel Tour!

The nation of Israel has been front and center in news broadcasts over the last few months. It has also been at the heart of endless conversations about prophecy being fulfilled. Personally, I can testify that the experience of studying the Word of God in the land of the Bible is transformative. The theological, historical,…

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Milk and Honey

“And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey;” Exodus 3:8a Throughout the Hebrew Bible, God referred to the promised land as a land that flows with milk…

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Special Easter Week Youtube Series: Cries From the Cross

The most important week in the history of the world, the week that changed eternity, was the week between Palm Sunday and Resurrection Sunday. The last week of Jesus Christ’s life was the beginning of every good thing we now enjoy! Those 7 days changed all of human history. This week, as we remember our…

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It Is Well in Zion

“And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. Sing praises to the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings.” Psalm 8:10-11 “When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou…

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Jonah and Peter in Joppa

“And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: He lodgeth with one Simon a tanner, whose house is by the sea side: he shall tell thee what thou oughtest to do.” Acts 10:5-6 The city of Joppa, known in modern Hebrew as Jaffa, is just a short walk…

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“Biblical Revival” by Dr. Bob Sanders

Within Psalm 73, we see one of the most defined and biblical pictures of revival in the Word of God. The psalm sets before us the subject, the setting, and the substance of revival! In Psalm 73, we encounter a man named Asaph who moves from the slippery slopes of a divided heart to that…

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Diana of the Ephesians

“For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth. Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but…

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The Pool of Bethesda

“After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of…

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A Word for the Year – A Principle for Your Prayer Life

Each January, I adopt a Bible word or passage as my Scripture for the new year. Meditating consistently on one truth helps me concentrate on a specific area of my walk with Jesus. This year, I have been studying the “watch and pray” texts in God’s Word, and my heart has been so convicted and…

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Winning Athletes

Champions are not afraid of conflict and labor while giving their best in competition. Very few athletes ever win by accident. Winning in the athletic world results from hard work, long hours of practice, and living a serious, disciplined life. Winning athletes must enjoy the competition. They may not enjoy the daily grind of continuous preparation,…

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Floods in the Desert

“And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:…

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Revival Praying at Noon

“And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the Lord our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give us a nail in his holy place, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a little reviving in our bondage. For we were bondmen; yet our God…

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President Washington’s Prayer

This President’s Day, we would like to share a lesser-known prayer of the great leader, President George Washington. Nations around the world are desperate to solve pressing issues. Yet, many have neglected to seek the wisdom of God. There are no social, moral, economic, or political solutions to a spiritual problem. The hope of a…

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A One-Track Mind by Dr. Charles Wetherbee

“A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways” (James 1:8). Just for a silly hypothetical situation, suppose a train decided it didn’t want to run on the track anymore. It felt like it was too restricted. It wanted to go where it wanted to go. It wanted freedom. So …. it left the track. Train wreck!…

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Millstones in Capernaum

“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, and said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter…

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A Testimony from Pakistan

We deeply appreciate people praying and asking God for souls to be saved during this gospel mission to Pakistan. My heart was stirred, challenged, and grieved to see a country immersed in darkness. We ministered in six different desert villages and five churches. Several people indicated they were turning to the Lord for salvation, and…

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The Brass Serpent

“And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a pole, and it came to pass, that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he beheld the serpent of brass, he lived” (Numbers 21:9).  Even in judgment, God provides a means of salvation. When the people cried out due to the fiery…

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New Companion Study Guide (with bonus content!)

One of the most profitable ways to study the Bible is by its characters. While we know that the main character of Scripture is God Himself, the Holy Spirit has chosen to use the lives of men and women, young and old, good and evil, to help us understand the application of truth to our…

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Why Study the Bible?

Whether you are a new believer or a mature Christian, it is absolutely essential that believers keep growing in their knowledge of God. This is only possible if we are day by day growing in our understanding of the Word. The Bible is God’s revelation of Himself. We come to know God by knowing His…

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The Heath in the Desert 

The prophet Jeremiah grew up in the Judean Wilderness, the large desert on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. As a desert dweller, he often wrote about the animals and plants found there. In Jeremiah 17, he described a person who puts his trust in God as a leafy, fruitful tree planted by flowing…

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Would You Help Us?

It is a great joy to share Bible study tools and Christian life resources for free through our online platforms. Every day we hear from people who are taking the next step on their journey with Jesus. Our passion is to get the gospel and the truth of God’s Word to as many people as…

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God Uses Opposition!

Recently, a spirit of great discouragement seems to permeate many churches. It’s as if God’s people believe this is the only time of difficulty believers have ever faced. But a brief survey of Scripture and Church history reveals that opposition is often the avenue through which God does His greatest work. Consider those who have…

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A Parable for Preachers

Christ, the Master Teacher, very often used stories to help His disciples see what He was saying. Recently I came across the following story and thought it was a tremendous illustration of the spiritual sustenance people desperately need and often lack. Hearers do not need us to talk about the Bible – they need the Bible! “Behold, the…

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The Tombs of the Prophets

“And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the…

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Reaching Spanish Speakers with the Gospel

We are so grateful for the many open doors God has given this ministry in recent days. One exciting door is reaching Spanish speaking people through the translation of Enjoying the Journey resources. God has raised up a team of faithful Christians who are working on a number of translation projects. We could not be…

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Why did David keep Saul’s water cruse?

In I Samuel 26, we find a puzzling account from the life of David. He recruited Joab’s brother Abishai to go with him on a high-risk night raid into the very center of Saul’s camp. “And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David beheld the place where Saul lay,…

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The Graveyard of the Old Gods in Shechem 

“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve…

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What Is Your Bible Emphasis for the Year?

This week someone asked me, “What is your Bible word for the year?” For many years I have adopted a word, a book, or a truth from Scripture as my watchword for the year. Our dear friend Don Sisk shared that he chose vine and branches this year as a reminder that “Christ is the Vine…

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Hear the Word Every Day This Year!

Most believers are content to hear a sermon on Sunday or listen to a preacher a couple of times each week. God designed it that we would hear from Him every day! Physical hearing is a gift, but spiritual hearing is a discipline. Every day God speaks, but we must be on His frequency. In…

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A Prayer at the Door of a New Year

One of my favorite authors through the years has been F.B. Meyer. His writings have stirred my thinking and warmed my heart. Recently as I browsed through a bookstore, I found the biography of Meyer by W.Y. Fullerton. It has been such a joy to read and I have learned a much about both the…

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Finding a New Beginning

Someone has rightly observed, “Life is a series of new beginnings.” Thankfully for the believer, our God is the God of new beginnings! The Creator who alone could make something out of nothing, can also make something beautiful out of our messes. Every time a sinner comes to Christ, He makes a “new creation” (2…

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Gifts After Christmas

For many families, Christmas becomes a multi-day marathon of celebrations, family visits, and gift exchange. Not all gifts are given on Christmas. It was many days after the birth of Christ that wise men from the east arrived bearing gifts. Matthew 2:11 records the scene, And when they were come into the house, they saw…

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Reflections on the Home Going of a Spiritual Father

As a 17 year old boy the Lord directed me to Crown College and brought me under the influence of Pastor Clarence Sexton. Little did I know how this relationship would be used to shape me in so many ways. It is not institutions that make the difference, but individuals. When I first met him,…

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Our Final ETJ Series of 2023

What a year we have had studying the Bible together! This month we conclude our 6th year of Enjoying the Journey podcasts, and are so very grateful for the faithful listeners who journey through God’s Word with us each day. Over the last year, people from more than 150 nations have been regular listeners, and…

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Christmas Evangelism

“And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.” – Luke 2:20 Every day is a good day to give the gospel. The work of the Christian witness must not be reserved for a single day, limited to an organized…

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Christians You Should Know: William Bradford

“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” – Joshua 1:8 A Snapshot of the Life…

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“Thank You For Your Service”

One of the blessings of the last few years has been the privilege of flying out of a small regional airport in our hometown. It is only about 20 minutes from my house (depending on who is driving!), and it is never busy. I can show up about 30 minutes before a flight, park a…

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Christians You Should Know: Nate Saint

“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are…

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An Answer to Prayer and A Prayer Request

For some time we have been praying about the next step for Enjoying the Journey. Our desire is very simple: “all the will of God” (Colossians 4:12). Nothing more. Nothing less. In fact, the longer I live, the more I realize the importance of staying in step with Him. This is literally the meaning of…

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Christians You Should Know: C.T. Studd

“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” – Luke 19:10 A Snapshot of the Life of C.T. Studd: Born: Dec. 2, 1860 – Spratton, England Died: July 16, 1931 – Ibambi/Imbi, Belgian Congo (Congo) Gifted missionary, first director of Heart of Africa Mission, 1912-18, renamed Worldwide…

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NEW GOSPEL TOOL: ETERNITY TRACT

Did you know there is only one verse in the Bible that has the word eternity? Similar terms like everlasting and eternal are used frequently, but the Holy Spirit reserved the word eternity for one passage in Isaiah 57:15: “For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with…

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Start Your Year With the Bible

“The entrance of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.” – Psalm 119:130 Shortly, we will begin a new year…2024! The best way to start your year is to begin with the Bible. January is a natural time to start again in your reading of Scripture. Many believers look for ideas they can…

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Bridge Day Tract Appointment by Roger Pauley

“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:” – 1 Peter 3:18 While serving as Pastor of Cranberry Baptist Church, I volunteered as a chaplain for a local hospital. Several years ago,…

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Honoring a Partner in the Gospel

On Monday, November 7, 2022 I was sitting in a hotel room in Iowa when I received one of the most difficult phone calls of my life. My friend, my brother, and fellow worker, Stephen Troell, had been taken to Heaven unexpectedly. Just fifteen minutes before he saw Jesus we had spoken at length by…

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Christians You Should Know: Richard Wurmbrand

“For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.” – Galatians 1:10 A Snapshot of the Life of Richard Wurmbrand: Born: March 24, 1909 – Bucharest, Romania Died: Feb. 17, 2001 – Torrance, California Founder and first…

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Christians You Should Know: Susannah Spurgeon

“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” – Isaiah 41:10 A Snapshot of the Life of Susannah Spurgeon: Born: January 15, 1832 Died: October 22, 1903 [The wife of Charles Spurgeon. Charles was] Often called the “Prince of Preachers.” He began to preach at age 16. Spurgeon pastored Waterbeach Baptist…

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Christians You Should Know: John Wesley

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” – Romans 8:1-2 A Snapshot of the Life of John Wesley:…

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Everybody Needs a Friend

Just days ago I walked somberly through an exhibit that showed the horrors of Auschwitz. It was a stark reminder to me of how hatred consumes darkened hearts and how much pain it can inflict on others. We all would do well to remember that in these days. Near the end of the very graphic…

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Learning to Rejoice Again

The only real and lasting joy is found in Jesus. The only way to enjoy the journey is to find the companionship of Christ along the way. What a thrill to know that in the midst of a sad world, God has made provision for His children to have a glad heart! Are you a…

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Guest Post: A Meditation on Psalms, Sirens, and Terror.

Enjoying the Journey has many friends in the ministry who help and encourage us along the way. John Buckner is a real student of God’s Word. He has spent the last several years in Jerusalem completing a Master’s degree in Classical Hebrew and has dedicated His life to the study of God’s Word. Please read this recent…

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Christians You Should Know: William Carey

“For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 1:5 A Snapshot of the Life of William Carey: Born: Aug. 17, 1761 – Paulersbury, England Died: June 9, 1834 – Serampore, India Father of Modern Missions and missionary to India. Carey was a shoemaker 1779-89,…

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2348 B.C. All Over Again?

Imagine going back in time more than 4,000 years and finding the ancient world, in many ways, like the world we are living in today. Some things never change. Solomon spoke the truth when he said “there is no new thing under the sun” (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Noah is the classic example. The Lord Jesus said,…

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Christians You Should Know: J.C. Ryle

“And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:” – Hebrews 10:24 A Snapshot of the Life of John Charles Ryle: Born: May 10, 1816 – Macclesfield, England Died: June 10, 1900 – Liverpool, England Low Church Anglican bishop of Liverpool, 1880-1900. Ryle was converted (1837), then spiritually awakened (1838), upon…

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Well Fed Christians

Let me begin by saying this is not an article about food or a healthy diet. The truth is that most of us are physically very well fed – perhaps even over fed! There is almost no preaching on gluttony today and the practice of fasting has become almost non existent. On the other hand,…

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Christians You Should Know: John Leland

“Every word of God is pure: He is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.” – Proverbs 30:5 A Snapshot of the Life of John Leland: Born: May 14, 1754 – Grafton, Massachusetts Died: Jan. 14, 1841 – Cheshire, Massachusetts Baptist evangelist and home missionary. He worked to disestablish the Episcopal Church…

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Christians You Should Know: Noah Webster

“For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” – 2 Timothy 1:12 A Snapshot of the Life of Noah Webster: Born: Oct. 16,…

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Guest Post: Don’t Lose the Essentials

Dr. Charles Keen has served as a faithful pastor, Bible teacher, author, Bible publisher, and missionary statesman. We are happy to call him a friend. This good man has been a constant encourager to those who are engaged in the work of the gospel. This article from his pen will be a challenge for all…

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Christians You Should Know: R.A. Torrey

“The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.” – Proverbs 20:7 A Snapshot of the Life of Reuben Archer Torrey: Born: Jan. 28, 1856 – Hoboken, New Jersey Died: Oct. 26, 1928 – Biltmore, North Carolina First President of Moody Bible Institute, 1889-1908; Bible Institute of Los Angeles (CA), 1912-24; and…

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Meet the Holy Spirit

How well do you know the Holy Spirit? Many live their entire Christian life with the Spirit of God within, and yet fail to understand how He works in and through the believer. A true and growing knowledge of God includes knowledge of all three members of the Godhead – the Father, the Son, and…

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Christians You Should Know: Mary Slessor

“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.” – Mark 9:24-25 A Snapshot of the Life of Mary Slessor: Born: Dec. 2, 1848 – Gilcomston (suburb of Aberdeen),…

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Changing Seasons of Life

The last few months have been some of the most blessed and some of the most challenging of my life. I don’t understand how those two things coexist, but they usually do. The season we are currently in can be described best in one word: transition.  You know – the “in between” times of life.…

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Christians You Should Know: David Brainerd

“In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink.” – John 7:37 A Snapshot of the Life of David Brainerd: Born: April 20, 1718 – Haddam, Connecticut Died: Oct. 9, 1747 – Northampton, Massachusetts Missionary to the Indians.…

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Christians You Should Know: Billy Sunday

“O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing.” – Psalm 34:9-10 A Snapshot of the Life of William A. (Billy) Sunday: Born: Nov. 19, 1862 – near Ames, Iowa…

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GUEST POST: Being the Right Choice

Evangelist Bob Sanders is a true servant of the Lord. He has a heart for the Lord’s work and continues to encourage our ministry. We are happy to call him a friend. This faithful man has been a constant encourager to many who are engaged in the work of the gospel. Allow this article by Dr.…

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Christians You Should Know: George Müller

“I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.” – Psalm 81:10 A Snapshot of the Life of George Müller: Born: Sept. 27, 1805, Kroppenstadt, Prussia (Germany) Died: March 10, 1898, Bristol, England History’s man of faith. Müller was converted…

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GUEST POST: Four Motivations for Obedience

Dr. Charles Keen has served as a faithful pastor, Bible teacher, author, Bible publisher, and missionary statesman. We are happy to call him a friend. This good man has been a constant encourager to those who are engaged in the work of the gospel. This article from his pen will be a challenge all of…

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Christians You Should Know: William Booth

“Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.” – 2 Timothy 2:3-4 A Snapshot of the Life of William Booth: Born: April 10, 1829 – Nottingham, England Died: Aug.…

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A Personal Word About My Dad and Our Home Church

For the last thirty-three years my dad has faithfully served as the pastor of Cranberry Baptist Church in Beckley, West Virginia. He and my mother have labored tirelessly to reach the lost and minister to God’s people. Next month dad is retiring from the pastorate and beginning a new season of life and ministry. We…

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Christians You Should Know: Anna and Susan Warner

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16 A Snapshot of the Lives of Anna and Susan Warner: (Anna)Born: Aug. 31, 1820, Long Island, New York Died: Jan. 22, 1915, Highland Falls, Constitution Island, New…

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The Growth of a Sermon

A preacher’s sermon should simply be an organized expression of a biblical message. The right kind of preaching will not be rooted in a man’s idea but in God’s Word. The “life” of any sermon is not personality, oratory, humor, gestures, or the antics of the one delivering it. True life comes from the life-giving…

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Christians You Should Know: Charles Wesley

“Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;” – Ephesians 5:19-20 A Snapshot of the Life of Charles Wesley: Born: Dec. 18,1707 – Epworth, England Died: March…

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Christians You Should Know: Peter Marshall

“Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.” – James 4:14 A Snapshot of the Life of Peter Marshall: Born: May 27, 1902 – Coatbridge, Scotland Died: Jan. 25, 1949 – Washington, D.C. Chaplain of…

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GUEST POST: 60 Day Prayer Plan

Not long ago, it was my privilege to preach at a revival meeting in Winchester VA. From the very first service, it was evident that God was at work in a special way. During the meeting, numbers of people came to faith in Christ. There was an unusual stirring in the church. We continue to…

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Christians You Should Know: Amy Carmichael

“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” – Luke 1:37 A Snapshot of the Life of Amy Carmichael: Born: Dec. 16, 1867 – Millisle, Northern Ireland Died:  Jan. 18, 1951 – Dohnavur, India Missionary to India and founder of the Dohnavur Fellowship in 1926. Carmichael came to Christ at age 16 while attending a Wesleyan Methodist boarding…

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GUEST POST: Moody’s Great Impact Upon My Life

”For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16 A Snapshot of the Life of Dwight L. Moody: Born: Feb. 5, 1837, Northfield, Massachusetts Died: Dec. 22, 1899, East Northfield, Massachusetts One of the greatest evangelists…

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God’s Timing and the Next Step

Eight years ago God began stirring in my heart about the evangelistic work He has now given us to do. The Holy Spirit led in unmistakable ways and we have simply tried to follow. More and more I am reminded that we are incapable of accomplishing anything of eternal value, but the Lord is able…

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7 Reminders for Ministry Workers

Do you remember why you first got into the Lord’s work? In the early days of our Christian service there was a beautiful humility and sincerity about serving Christ. It truly was a “labour of love” (1 Thessalonians 1:3; Hebrews 6:10). Sadly, for far too many the joy has devolved into a job. Many in…

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Christians You Should Know: Adoniram Judson

“That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.”…

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GUEST POST: Seven Steps for Seniors

Each year thousands of High School students graduate and begin to take the next step on their journey. I always enjoy speaking to graduating seniors about the will of God for their life. This year, my friend Mark Fizer, spoke at the Victory Baptist Academy graduation, in Beaver, WV. The address that he gave, was…

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Christians You Should Know: Frances Ridley Havergal

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” Romans 12:1 A Snapshot of the Life of Frances Ridley Havergal: Born: Dec. 14, 1836 – Astley, England Died: June 3, 1879 – Swansea, Caswall Bay, Wales Hymn…

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Christians You Should Know: George Whitefield

“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.” John 3:3, 7 A Snapshot of the Life of George Whitefield: Born: Dec. 16, 1714 – Gloucester, England Died:…

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Christians You Should Know: George Washington

“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.” – Proverbs 29:2 A Snapshot of the Life of George Washington: Born: Feb. 22, 1732, Bridges Creek, Virginia Died: Dec. 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, Virginia First president of the United States, 1789-96. Washington began military activity in…

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What Are Your Eyes Saying?

Recently, while studying Proverbs 4, I began to wonder about the physical connection between the various members of the body and the heart; this theme is woven throughout the chapter. As I meditated on the fact that our senses act upon and reveal the intents of our hearts, I began to research their physical relationship.…

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Christians You Should Know: John Newton

“And thou shalt remember that thou wast a bondman in the land of Egypt, and the LORD thy God redeemed thee: therefore I command thee this thing to day.” – Deuteronomy 15:15 A Snapshot of the Life of John Newton: Born: July 24, 1725; London, England Died: Dec. 21, 1807; London, England Wrote the beloved…

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Our Next Enjoying the Journey Tour!

Last year a wonderful group of friends traveled with us to Israel, and the Lord gave us such a precious time studying the Word together in the Holy Land. We are excited to announce that another ETJ tour has now been finalized for next year. God willing, we will journey through the land of the…

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ONWARD!

The uttermost…ends of the earth…all the world…every creature…whosoever will. Scripture repeatedly emphasizes the length of our mission and the breadth of God’s message. Christ’s gospel is not regional, national, or cultural. Its only limitation is the one we put on it by failing to share it! Let there be no doubt: God loves all people…

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Christians You Should Know: Nicholas von Zinzendorf

“That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.” – Philippians 3:10 A Snapshot of the Life of Nicholas L. von Zinzendorf: Born: May 26, 1700, in Dresden, Germany Died: May 9, 1760, in Herrnhut, Germany Founder of the Moravian Church…

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3 Prayer Pointers for Every Day

Prayer is a conversation with our Lord…and we all need to work on our communication! Developing a life of communion with God is the process of a lifetime. I never hear a challenge about prayer that I do not feel deeply convicted that this is an area where I need to give more attention. While…

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