President Washington’s Prayer

Washington's Prayer, Prayer for Government, Godly leaders

President Washington’s Prayer This is a challenging season for our nation and for the world. Entire nations are reeling from leaders who will not seek Almighty God. The laws of a land reflect the morals and priorities of that country’s leaders – and often the strongest voices. As Israel of old, we risk the judgment…

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21 Bible Prayers for Government Leaders

Verses about prayer for government, Bible Prayers for Government, Bible and Government, pray for the king, praying for leaders, Bible and kings

In seasons like this, it is easy to become frustrated with the corruption, inaction, and incompetence we observe in government. It is not just in the United States either. While we as Americans have the right and duty to vote, the Apostle Paul instructed Timothy “That, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of…

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Enjoying the Journey Resources

Enjoying the Journey Resources, BIBLE RESOURCES

An Overview of the Enjoying the Journey Resources We are grateful for the many doors that God has opened to Brother Pauley and Enjoying the Journey. Our heart’s desire is to use every platform available to share the good news of Jesus Christ and strengthen the faith of God’s people. (Read more on that HERE.)…

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Indispensable Factors In Revival

INDISPENSABLE FACTORS IN REVIVAL, Jonathan Goforth, Jonathan Goforth revival, Jonathan Goforth book, Jonathan Goforth China, Jonathan Goforth evangelist, how to have revival, free pdf

Jonathan Goforth was a man who experienced the power of God in His life. This mighty preacher preached all over the world and made a difference for eternity. He was deeply impacted by the work of Hudson Taylor and committed himself to evangelism. Goforth is considered one of the greatest evangelists in history. This article…

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Ministering In A Digital World

Ministering in a digital world, churches and technology, truth, social media, churches

Ministering In A Digital World We live in a digital world. Whether we like it or not, most people live online. In a space teeming with filth and wickedness, believers can use these tools to point people to the truth. We cannot control what the world pushes, but we can faithfully declare the truth in…

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Calling Young Preachers!

wheat, preachers, harvest, gospel

If ever there was a time for preachers to preach God’s Word, it is now! More people are alive today than ever before. There is a great need for preachers who will faithfully proclaim the truth. In a world of chaos, we need the foundation of God’s Word; amid the misery, we need the joy…

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“I Don’t Know Who to Believe Anymore!”

I don't know who to believe, who can you trust, confused,

“I Don’t Know Who to Believe Anymore!” Recently, I heard a group of ladies speaking at a restaurant. The conversation revolved around current events and the chaos in our world. After some time, an older lady who hadn’t said very much blurted out desperately, “I just don’t know who to believe anymore!” She is not…

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Who Were Aquila and Priscilla?

"You do not need to be famous to be faithful. God does not measure our labor by size but by its sort (1 Corinthians 3:5-14). The lives of Aquila and Priscilla teach us what a difference a couple can make by committing their lives to the work of God."

Who Were Aquila and Priscilla? There are many famous names in Scripture: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Deborah, David, Solomon, Esther, Daniel, and others. Yet, few know much about Aquila and Priscilla. However, God used this wonderful couple in an eternal way in the early church. The first time we meet Aquila, and his wife…

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Report: God is at work everywhere!

Children in Togo. Mission to Togo

Report: God is at work everywhere! We serve a God who works in mighty ways. Time, location, or circumstances do not bind our great God. In our service to Him, unbelief is the greatest hindrance to our Master. God’s eternal work, the work He is doing everywhere is advancing. The Spirit of God is at…

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Togo: A Gospel Opportunity!

Togo flag

Togo. What do you know about it? For most people, the answer would be, “not much.” Yet, in Togo, many faithful believers are laboring to see millions freed from the deep bondage and demonic darkness that holds them captive. It is a nation of deep poverty and great darkness, particularly in the villages and remote…

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FREE Parables of Jesus Study Guide

The Parables of Jesus. Full list of the parables of Jesus. Teaching the parables of Jesus.

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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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?

Learn How to Study the Bible, Why read the Bible, Why study the Bible?

Whether  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 Word (Philippians…

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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!

opposition in ministry, roman persecution

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…

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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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Christians You Should Know: William Bradford

William Bradford, William Bradford faith, William Bradford christian

“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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Stories You Should Know: Operation Auca

Nate Saint, Jim Elliot, Roger Youderian, Pete Fleming, Ed McCulley, Operation Auca, Missionaries killed in Ecuador

“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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Christians You Should Know: C.T. Studd

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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Christians You Should Know: Richard Wurmbrand

Richard Wurmbrand's conversion

“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

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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Christians You Should Know: William Carey

Christians You Should Know: William Carey, missionary William Carey

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…

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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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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

Noah Webster, Noah Webster Faith

“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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Christians You Should Know: R.A. Torrey

Dr. 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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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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Christians You Should Know: David Brainerd

Shortly before passing, David Brainerd wrote to his brother, "I would not have spent my life otherwise for the whole world." David Brainerd native Americans, missionaries

“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Christians You Should Know: Frances Ridley Havergal

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

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

George Washington, George Washington prayer

“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?

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…

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Christians You Should Know: John Newton

John Newton, slavery, John Newton slave captain, John Newton and William Wilburforce

“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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Christians You Should Know: Nicholas von Zinzendorf

Nicholas von Zinzendorf was an aristocrat God used with other Moravians. Under his influence, the greatest mission thrust in centuries began.

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…

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Christians You Should Know: Charles Spurgeon

“For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.” – 2 Corinthians 13:8 A Snapshot of the Life of Charles Spurgeon: Born: June 19, 1834, in Kelvedon, England Died: Jan. 31, 1892, in Menton, France Often called the “Prince of Preachers.” Spurgeon was converted on January 6, 1850, in Artillery St. Primitive…

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Christians You Should Know: David Livingstone

“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” – Matthew 28:20 A Snapshot of the Life of David Livingstone: Born: May 1, 1813; Blantyre, Scotland Died: March 19, 1873; Ilala, Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) Africa’s beloved pioneer missionary and…

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Christians You Should Know: Raymund Lull

“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” – Romans 5:5 A Snapshot of the Life of Raymund Lull: Born: 1232-35; Palma, Balearic Islands Died: June 29, 1315; off coast of Algiers (Algeria) Martyred Spanish missionary to Muslims. He…

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Christians You Should Know: William Wilberforce

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” – Galatians 6:9 A Snapshot of the Life of William Wilberforce: Born: Aug. 24, 1759, Hull, England Died: July 29, 1833, London, England Politician, philanthropist, and promoter of the abolition of slave trading. Wilberforce began his political career by…

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Christians You Should Know: John Harper

“…Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” – Acts 16:31 A Snapshot of the Life of John Harper: Born: May 29, 1872, in Houston, Scotland Died: April 14, 1912, in the Atlantic Ocean Hero of the Titanic. Harper was converted at age 13, on March 28, 1886. From 1897-1910, he pastored in Govan, a…

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Christians You Should Know: Fanny Crosby

“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.” – 1 John 3:2  A Snapshot of the Life of Fanny Crosby: Born: March 24, 1820…

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Christians You Should Know: G. Campbell Morgan

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15 A Snapshot of the Life of G. Campbell Morgan: Born: Dec. 9, 1863 – Tetbury, England Died: May 16, 1945 – London, England Great expository preacher, perhaps the greatest ever.…

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Christians You Should Know: Jim Elliot

“A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.” – Proverbs 16:9 A Snapshot of the Life of Jim Elliot: Born: Oct. 8, 1927, in Portland, Oregon Died: Jan. 8, 1956, in Curaray Beach, Ecuador One of the five Auca Indian martyrs. Raised in a Plymouth Brethren home, he was saved at age six. Elliot…

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Christians You Should Know: Lady Jane Grey

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” – Proverbs 18:10 A Snapshot of the Life of Lady Jane Grey: Born: c 1537, in Bradgate, England Died: Feb. 12, 1554, in London, England Martyred English princess. This highly intelligent young woman at the age of twelve…

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Christians You Should Know: JC Penney

“And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.” – Luke 6:31 A Snapshot of the Life of James Cash Penney: Born: Sept. 16, 1875, in Hamilton, Missouri Died: Feb. 12,1971, New York, New York Founder in 1902 of JC Penney Company, which grew to more than 2,000…

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Christians You Should Know: Eric Liddell

Eric Liddell, 1924 Paris Olympics, Eric Liddell not running

Christians You Should Know: Eric Liddell “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” – Isaiah 41:10 A Snapshot of the Life of Eric Liddell: Born:…

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Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor

Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor, faith in God, China Island Mission

“And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.” – Mark 11:22 A Snapshot of the Life of Hudson Taylor: Born: May 21, 1832, in Barnsley; England Died: June 3, 1905, in Changsha, China Founder and first general director of China Inland Mission (Overseas Missionary Fellowship), 1865-1902. Taylor was one of the giant missionaries along…

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Christians You Should Know: Polycarp

Polycarp teacher, Polycarp defended the truth

“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” – Jude 3 A Snapshot of the Life of Polycarp: Born: 68 (or before); Smyrna…

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A Resource for You and Your Sweetheart

“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” – Colossians 3:14-15 Valentine’s Day has become one of the most loved holidays! People enjoy the mystery…

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Christians You Should Know: Corrie ten Boom

Corrie ten Boom's life teaches us that forgiveness is possible no matter the depth of hurt you endure. God's grace extends beyond all hurt...

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” – Psalm 91:1 A Snapshot of the Life of Corrie Ten Boom: Born: April 15, 1892, Amsterdam, Netherlands Died: April 15, 1983, Placentia, California Renowned WWII survivor and writer of many books, including The Hiding Place…

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Christians You Should Know: John Bunyan

“Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.” – Hebrews 2:14-15 A…

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Christians You Should Know: Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington, faith, prayer, believer

“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;  Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” – Colossians 3:23-24 A Snapshot of the Life of Booker T. Washington: Born: April 5, 1856, Hales Ford, Virginia Died: November 14, 1915, Tuskegee, Alabama Educator,…

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Christians You Should Know: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Dietrich Bonhoeffer declared, "Discipleship can tolerate no conditions which might come between Jesus and our obedience to Him." When Christ calls a man

“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” – Matthew 16:24 A Snapshot of the Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Born: February 4, 1906, in Breslau, Germany Died: April 9, 1945, in Flossenburg, Germany Lutheran martyr who was a…

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The Need of Every Nation

Truth transcends all language, time, and cultural bounds. There are no social, moral, economic, or political solutions to a spiritual problem. Therefore, the only hope of a nation is in what God can do, and the need of every nation is praying Christians. This may be one of the most politically tumultuous times in modern…

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Christians You Should Know: William Borden

William Borden, William Borden wrote over the years: "No Reserve! No Retreat! No Regrets!" He was characterized by an "abiding passion for the souls of men."

“If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.” – 2 Timothy 2:21 A Snapshot of the Life of William Borden: Born: November 1, 1887, in Chicago, Illinois Died: April 9, 1913, in Cairo, Egypt China…

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New Bible App Plan!

‘Tis the season for New Year’s resolutions. This is the time when many people decide to change or add something to their life for the coming year. The fact is, many people have already forgotten or given up on their resolutions. So what about you? What is going to change in your life? As many…

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Hymn History: Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting

Jesus I Am Resting Resting, hymn history: Jesus I Am Resting, Resting, Pigott, William Pigott china

Hymn History: Jesus I Am Resting, Resting “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrews 12:2 The Hymn’s Author Today’s hymn history is…

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Hymn History: Angels From the Realms of Glory

Hymn History: Angels From the Realms of Glory One of the most charming and beautiful Christmas carols is undoubtedly “Angels From the Realms of Glory.” This beloved carol has been published in over 700 hymnbooks! Few, however, know the story of the man behind this great Christmas Hymn.  Born in 1771, James Montgomery spent his…

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Hymn History: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

We have been thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and is shared by permission. It is our hope that these stories will be a help and encouragement to your Christian…

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Hymn History: Go Tell It on the Mountain

Hymn History: Go Tell It on the Mountain

Hymn History: Go Tell It on the Mountain The Christmas season can be one of the most joyful and heartwarming times of the year. Families meet together, gifts are exchanged, the wonderful Christmas carols are sung. We as Christians take time to remember the coming of our Savior. One of the greatest Christmas carols is…

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From the Land of the Bible…

Today our family and a group of friends are walking in the land of our Lord. In a very real sense, all land belongs to the Creator. Psalm 24:1 declares, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.” Soon the Lord Jesus Christ will be given the…

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Hymn History: Silent Night

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.” – Luke 2:8 We have been thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry…

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Hymn History: Count Your Blessings

“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:” – Psalm 103:1-2 Johnson Oatman, son of Johnson and Rachel Ann Oatman, was born near Medford, N.J., April 21, 1856. His father was an excellent singer and…

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Looking Vertically

Looking vertically in a world where the majority looks horizontally can be quite the difference maker. To be a dynamic follower of Christ and not a discontent believer, we must keep our spiritual eyes of faith gazing upon Christ. “Looking onto Jesus…” as Hebrews 12:2 states is not a one-time event but a way of…

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Hymn History: Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Jehovah

Guide Me Oh Thou Great Jehovah

Hymn History: Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Jehovah “Then they cried unto the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses.  And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habitation. Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful…

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Hymn History: I Gave My Life for Thee

History: Francis HavergalI wrote "I Gave My Life for Thee" after seeing a depiction of Pilate presenting Christ to an angry mob in a museum.

Hymn History: I Gave My Life for Thee Francis Ridley Havergal was a famous hymn-writer and singer. Raised in a preacher’s home, her talent was recognized very early in life. Her father was both a faithful pastor and a mighty singer/songwriter. Early on he encouraged her to pursue her love and gift of music.  Havergal…

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The Real Need of America

The Real Need of America, problem in America,

The Real Need of America We are in a time of national turmoil. Rumors are swirling, tempers are flaring, and feelings of anticipation and dread are filling many minds and hearts. God’s people must not recoil from the chaos around us. It is both our right and responsibility to be involved in our nation’s affairs.…

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Hymn History: Be Thou My Vision

“But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.” – Psalm 141:8 Eochaid is not a name you hear every day. However, that is the given name of the ancient follower of the Lord Jesus. In the late 6th and early 7th century, poetry…

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Hymn History: Great Is Thy Faithfulness

“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.” – Lamentations 3:22-24 Thomas Chisholm was born near Franklin, KY, in 1866. He spent his youth working on…

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Hymn History: Holy, Holy, Holy

“…and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.” – Revelation 4:8 Reginald Heber was a man of intense love for the truth of God’s Word. Nicknamed “the man of letters,” Heber was constantly writing to others to encourage and exhort them…

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Hymn History: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Hymn History: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Hymn History: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus “…looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God…” ( Hebrews 12:2) The Woman Behind the Hymn It is extraordinary…

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Hymn History: Rescue the Perishing

Hymn History: Rescue the Perishing, Fanny Crosby Hymn History: Rescue the Perishing

“And of some have compassion, making a difference:  And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.” – Jude 22-23 Fanny Crosby was a prolific hymn writer who was mightily used by God to share His Word through song. By most estimates, she wrote around…

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Hymn History: I Am Thine, O Lord

“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.” – Hebrews 10:22 We have thoroughly enjoyed sharing these brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. It is our hope…

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Hymn History: Near to the Heart of God

“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.” – Psalm 145:18 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and…

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Hymn History: Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

“Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.“ – 1 Peter 1:18-19 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and is shared by permission. It is…

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The Best Hedge Against Inflation

The Best Hedge Against Inflation, money, currency, Christians and inflation

The Best Hedge Against Inflation Today there is one undeniable reality: inflation. Everyone has their opinion about the cause. Everyone has someone to blame – but inflation remains. Prices are skyrocketing, and politicians are scrambling to bring them down. Many companies are seeking to sell products, services, or investment opportunities as a hedge against inflation.…

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“Revival Praying” Bible App Plan Now Available

Throughout the past few months, we have made available several Bible study plans through the Bible App. Again, while we do not align with this ministry in every area, we are thrilled to use this platform to get the Word of God into more hearts. Two years ago Bro. Pauley published his book, Revival Praying. Enjoying the…

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Hymn History: Sweet By and By

“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.”  – John 14:2 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through…

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Hymn History: ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

“For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth.” – Psalm 71:5 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and is shared by…

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Hymn History: Tell Mother I’ll Be There

“Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice.” – Proverbs 23:25 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and is shared by…

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Hymn History: My Savior First of All

“As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.” – Psalm 17:15 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo…

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Hymn History: Jesus Savior Pilot Me

“For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.” – Psalm 48:14 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and…

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Hymn History: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

“To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.” – John 10:3 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the…

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Hymn History: Now Thank We All Our God

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and…

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Hymn History: Abide With Me

“But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.” – Luke 24:29 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has…

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Hymn History: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

“And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. – Revelation 20:12 We are thrilled to share a…

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Hymn History: The Ninety and Nine

How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? – Matthew 18:12 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the…

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Hymn History: Blest Be the Tie the Binds

“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!  It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the…

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Hymn History: Near to the Heart of God

“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.“ – Psalm 145:18 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and…

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Hymn History: Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know

“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:“ – Philippians 2:9 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each synopsis has been compiled through the research of Jerry Vargo and is shared…

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Hymn History: He Lives

“And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.” – Mark 16:6 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how some of the great hymns of our faith were written. Each…

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Hymn History: I’d Rather Have Jesus

“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto…

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