Journey Through Micah In the 1950s, the Quakers coined an expression. Maybe you have heard it: “speaking truth to power.” We sometimes hear this phrase in different contexts, such as in the news. Perhaps you have heard that phrase recently. It is interesting how things come back around. There is a resurgence of certain ideas…
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Today is the first day of the winter season, according to meteorologists who track winter weather from December through February. The official first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere is later this month. At 10:03 a.m. on December 21, the North Pole will tilt to its farthest point from the sun, making it the…
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This week, I have been reading again through the Old Testament historical record of Nehemiah. It is full of names and genealogies, and I am learning to pay attention to the lesser-known characters of Scripture. They often hold a much-needed message for us all. Mattaniah was such a man. Mattaniah in the Book of Nehemiah …
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Journey Through Philemon It only takes up one page in our New Testament, yet it is quite a story. In our journey through Scripture, we come now to the letter of Philemon. It only has 25 verses, containing 445 words. It is the shortest letter the Apostle Paul ever wrote, and it has been called…
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The coming holiday season of Thanksgiving and Christmas reminds us of both the goodness and grace of God. Turkeys and trees, family and festivities, gatherings and gifts are all peripheral to the praise of the Lord. There are only 45 days left in this year. No doubt, they will be busy days filled with the…
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Editor’s Note: This article is a modified transcript of a recent message by Scott Pauley. The timeframe was soon after the public assassination of Charlie Kirk. In it, Scott delves into the eternal truths of Ecclesiastes 7. We trust it will stir and encourage your heart. Lessons Learned At the Funeral Ecclesiastes is a book…
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Journey Through Leviticus A Christian lady was once asked if she had ever read the Bible all the way through. Her response was brutally honest, and frankly, if most of us were honest, we would have to say the same thing. She responded that she had started three times, that she had enjoyed Genesis very…
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Journey Through 2 Corinthians Many years ago, William Burns was asked, “Are you ready to preach?” His answer: “Not yet. I have not yet got a morsel for myself.” Burns understood that his own soul must be fed if he was to pass the bread on to anyone else. Keep that account in mind as…
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It was a sunny, crisp fall day when Tammy and I visited the Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Our trip to the historic cemetery was purposeful – to visit the grave of the prolific songwriter Fanny Crosby. Fanny was the blind author who penned more than 3,000 hymns and poems that are still used…
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Journey Through Jonah Jonah is the one Old Testament minor prophet that almost every child in Sunday School knows. This is the one book that if I asked, “Tell me everything you know about Jonah”, most people could tell me at least the general story they know of that great fish that swallowed Jonah. However,…
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When Everything Changes… Sometimes the straightest line between A and B is not the route God chooses for us. His ways and thoughts truly are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9). At times we chart the course and set off toward the destination, only to see God unexpectedly change our direction. If you have been there…
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“I will get married in a few months. What advice do you have for me?” Working with hundreds of college students, these are words I have heard many times. As I heard them again recently, my mind filled with so many truths that others have passed on to me and my wife. Too many to…
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Journey Through Ephesians “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” Those are the profound words from Ephesians 2:8-9. In this overview, we journey through Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. Listen: Journeying through Ephesians Overview of…
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My Bible word for the year has been the powerful imperative: Believe! In that one word, there is both a principle and a promise. The One who commands us to believe Him assures us that He is trustworthy. Indeed, all year, He has been teaching me this glorious truth in a thousand different ways. A…
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Journey Through Jeremiah The prophet we meet today in our journey is Jeremiah, whose name means “Jehovah appoints.” His book was written about 100 years after the prophet Isaiah. He is known as the “weeping prophet.” Some refer to him as the prophet of the broken heart. He was a lonely man. As a matter…
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Journey Through Psalms If you take your copy of the Scriptures in hand and then find the middle of your Bible, you are probably going to find yourself somewhere in the Poetic Books, the five books of poetry in the Old Testament. The interesting thing about their placement in the Word of God is that…
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Journey Through 1 Kings Do you thank God for your family? I praise the Lord today for the family that God chose for me and the family he put me in. I love them more with every passing day. But I’m learning something; my decisions affect my entire family. You see, “none of us liveth…
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Is this the Revival for which We have Prayed? For many years, faithful believers have been praying for a true revival. Skeptics said that the nation was too far gone, and others tried to manufacture man-centered substitutes for the work only God can do. Behind the scenes, in prayer closets where no one goes but…
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Journey Through 1 Corinthians I want to warn you that our journey through 1 Corinthians will begin with a negative, but we will end on a positive note. If you are familiar with the church in Corinth, you know that these were rather carnal believers. These were Christians who struggled with lots of pitfalls and…
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Journey Through Ecclesiastes When we study Proverbs, we see wise Solomon and all the wisdom God gave him. It is a powerful book. But now we come to the next book of the Bible — we now journey through Ecclesiastes. Solomon wrote not only Proverbs, but also Ecclesiastes. He wrote Proverbs when he was middle-aged…
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3 Reflections on the Life of A Happy Warrior I do not feel the need to provide my commentary on every breaking news event, but occasionally, there are issues and individuals upon which it is impossible not to reflect deeply. The tragic death of Charlie Kirk yesterday is one of those events. Like 9/11, it…
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Journey Through 2 Samuel 2 Samuel centers on a man named David, the second king of Israel. When you think of David, what is the first thing that comes to your mind? For most people, it is one of two things: David and Goliath or David and Bathsheba. Interesting, isn’t it? People are remembered for…
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Over the last year, we have launched a number of Enjoying the Journey events designed to help people “Follow God’s Word and Find Christ’s Joy.” These events are not primarily social (though they are marked by wonderful Christian fellowship and friendship), but purposefully spiritual. ETJ gatherings are centered on the study of Scripture and its…
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Journey Through the Gospel According to John If you truly want to get to know someone, one of the best ways to do that is by speaking to someone who knows that person very well. Well, John was one of the inner circle disciples and one of the closest men to Christ during our Lord’s…
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Journey Through 1 Samuel As we begin our journey through 1 Samuel, consider that there are stages in life, and there are stages in nations. Israel is a classic example of this. The period known in Israel’s history as the Judges is one of their darkest stages. Remember, the two preceding books of the Bible,…
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Journey Through Ruth In our journey through Scripture, we now begin our journey through Ruth. We’ve come to one of my favorite books of the Bible. It’s the little book of Ruth in the Old Testament. It is one of only two books in the Bible that bear the name of a woman, and the…
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God’s Big Work in Small Towns As I write these words, I am sitting in one of the small towns of our country. The wonderful church where I am preaching is located in a community of about four hundred. The pastor lives in a neighboring village that numbers about a hundred. We are staying in…
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Journey Through Judges The Lord Jesus said to His followers that the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41). Are you ever surprised at how spiritual you can be one moment, and how fleshly you can be the next? How you can walk in victory and sense the presence of God…
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Christianity is A Crutch One Saturday night, in Vancouver, I had a little time alone at the hotel and decided to do the Christian (and Canadian) thing: walk across the street to Tim Horton’s for a cup of coffee and a donut. It is good to immerse yourself in the culture when you are traveling!…
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“But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.” – 1 Timothy 6:6-8 When I was thirteen years old an elderly preacher in the mountains of West Virginia gave me a book.…
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I thank God for Christian workers who are diligently seeking to pass God’s Word and work on to another generation. Yet, even the best workers get tired. Jesus did. In His perfect humanity, He still grew weary. Permit me to share a simple thought that has been a great encouragement to me. John 4:5 tells…
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Why Should Believers Assemble with the Church? In our day the church is being minimized and marginalized by society. Satan and his minions are on the attack. Many Christians have taken a passive, take-it-or-leave-it approach. This is not the time for believers to take a step back from church! We live on the edge of…
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How can we “train up a child in the way he should go”? “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 This proverb has both a principle and a promise. Like so many other verses of Scripture we are quick…
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Good Advice for Evangelism In 2023, at the Southwide Baptist Fellowship it was our privilege to honor three faithful gospel workers: Dr. Don Sisk, Dr. Charles Keen, and Dr. Larry Clayton. These men have over 180 years of combined experience in the Lord’s work. They have labored faithfully in countries around the world to get…
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Journey Through the Gospel According to Luke We are going to the doctor. This medical doctor became a missionary. Perhaps you’ve heard of him? He’s referred to in Scripture as the beloved physician; his name is Luke. He wrote the third Gospel Record found in our New Testament. Listen: Journeying through Luke Overview of the…
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We live each day between two extremes. On one hand we fight the danger of idleness; on the other, the danger of busyness. Someone once said, “It is not so much how busy you are, but why you are so busy. The bee is praised, the mosquito is swatted!” And so we daily try to…
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The best friends are praying friends…friends who tell you what you need to hear…friends who want you to have a good day when you stand before the Lord. Yes, a good test of a good friend is this: Do they help me to be more of what God wants me to be? Proverbs 27 identifies characteristics…
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For Married Couples: Dealing with Difficult Days Marriage is fun. But not all the time. Newlyweds rarely think of this when they say, “for better or for worse.” Every young couple need this understanding and preferably before they get married! Pastor Sexton has taught our young families that marriage is much more than the wedding.…
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The Game of Life In 1840, Milton Bradley invented a game that, after several reiterations, is still in existence: The Game of Life. Its original design was to help young people understand the decisions to be faced at each stage along the journey of life, and in many ways it sought to teach moral and…
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Journey Through Esther The name of God is not found in this book, but His hand is unmistakable! In one of the most difficult situations, we learn how to rest in the providence of God and do our part. Join us as we journey through Esther. Listen to an Overview of Esther: A Post-Exile Perspective…
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Traveler’s Tales It has been humbling and so very encouraging to meet Enjoying the Journey podcast listeners everywhere that we travel. Every week we hear from faithful subscribers around the world. The Word is being carried to people we do not know and places we will never go, and we praise God for it. Frequently I am…
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Life is full of routine. This does not mean that days are dull and uneventful! It is often in the routines of life that God demonstrates His great power and wisdom. There is, however, a difference between routines and ruts. Understand the Power of Habits. Habits are powerful things. They are either enslaving habits or…
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Over the last few days, all eyes have been on Rome. The Catholic church just chose its 267th Pope. Watching the ritualistic ceremony and intense media coverage highlights yet again the theological error of this religious system. In a word, that great error is idolatry. When all eyes are on men – a cardinal, a…
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AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL One of the great joys of ministry is the opportunity to invest in other of the Lord’s servants. I continue to pray that God will raise up an army of evangelists, gospel men, for this generation. Increasingly, it is my burden to help enlist, equip, and encourage those…
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What is the Trinity? Listen to a Bible study on this topic or keep reading: Understanding the Meaning When people refer to the Trinity, understand that the word Trinity is not found in the Bible. But the thrice-holy God is (Isaiah 6:3). He is God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit—distinct…
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Journey Through Mark Our God is a God of action! Mark, the shortest of the gospel records, shows us the works of Christ and the heart of the perfect Servant. Overview of Mark Many years ago, I was reading after a renowned Bible teacher, and He gave a word of personal testimony. He said during…
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Each week I meet people across the country who are joining our daily journey through the Scriptures. It is an encouragement to hear how the Lord is using the teaching of His truth to help so many. The Bible grows more rich and precious to me every day, and it is a joy to share…
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Encouragement for Single Adults For a time in our ministry, Tammy and I had the privilege of working in the single adult department of our church. We had watched many of these young adults come through our youth ministry, and it was a joy to see them continuing to grow in Christ. One Sunday, a…
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God has given His people a big work to do, and each of us have our own assignment from headquarters. Only the judgment seat of Christ will reveal the contribution of those who labor tirelessly behind the scenes. I know that without the partnership of so many we could never do what the Lord has…
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“Expository Preaching Is Not Enough” In this age of information, we need more Bible exposition. Men know more today and understand less because knowledge and wisdom are not the same. Only the Word of God can transform the heart while it fills the mind – and only the Spirit of God can make that happen.…
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Overview: There is work to do in our homes, churches, and nation. Sin’s work is destruction; God’s work is construction. In Nehemiah, we learn the principles of building up that which has been broken down. Listen To An Overview Of Nehemiah: Journey Through Nehemiah One of the buzzwords in our day is leadership. Now,…
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Full Audio Series: There are many things I do not know. I cannot predict what Washington will do tomorrow. We do not know what Wall Street will do this week. Only the Lord knows what world governments will do this year. Life is full of unknowns, and the most troubling are the ones that affect…
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What Happened to Evening Church Meetings? Sunday evening and midweek meetings of the local church have fallen on hard times. In many places, they are comprised of a few people scattered in a mostly empty auditorium or huddled together in a small room. Dwindling congregations in the midst of an ever exploding world population. Where…
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Listen to An Overview of Exodus Journey Through Exodus “Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it. Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Redeemed through his infinite mercy, his child, and forever I am.” These words were written by Fanny Crosby long ago. We love to sing them. But where can you find that truth…
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Pastor Greg Dowdy With some regularity, I am asked about the host on each of our Enjoying the Journey broadcasts. The “voice” that you hear in the intros and outros is my dear friend, Greg Dowdy. Greg and Becky were in school with us at Crown College and, for many years, he worked alongside my…
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7 Ingredients for Fruitful Bible Study Bible sales have soared in recent days. Though the Bible has historically led book sales worldwide, there is a renewed interest in our generation. People are looking for answers. Surely there has to be more. Indeed, there is! Men and movements, religions and rulers have come and gone, but…
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Partnering with Pastors Evangelists and Pastors have different assignments but they are in the same ministry. Ephesians 4 says that God gave “some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” All of God’s preachers are to…
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Summary of Romans: Coleridge called it “the most profound book in existence.” Agoday called it “the Cathedral of the Christian Faith.” Martin Luther called it “the chief part of the New Testament and the very purest gospel.” And Irving Jensen called it “Paul’s masterpiece.” The 16 chapters of Romans comprise the deepest, clearest, and most…
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“Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime” (Daniel 6:10). The decree was clear that no one was…
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In John Bunyan’s classic book, Pilgrim’s Progress, Christian was on a journey to that Celestial City. As believers, we’re all on a journey with the Lord Jesus Christ. He’s our constant companion. Along this journey, the Lord wants to teach us. How does He teach us? He teaches us by His Spirit and through His…
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What Does the Bible Say? It is impossible to get the right answer when you are asking the wrong question! Our world is full of issues that must be addressed, but it is imperative that we know where to go for direction and how to make decisions. In an age of relativism we must return…
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Lauren Pauley There is a double blessing when your children come to know Christ – they become family twice! A son becomes a brother, and a daughter becomes a sister. Lauren is our middle child and, like all of our children, it has been a blessing to her mother and me to watch her grow…
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Overview: Matthew, the first Gospel Record, serves as an appropriate transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. Matthew makes plain that the Jehovah of the Old Testament is the Jesus of the New Testament — He is the King. Listen to An Overview of Matthew: Journey Through Matthew Have you ever looked…
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Bob and Betty Crichton The Lord brings people into your life at just the right time and for many reasons. At certain junctures on the journey, He allows individuals to cross your path to help you find direction. Several years ago when I was serving at the Temple Baptist Church and Crown College, God providentially…
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Roger and Marcia Pauley It was Dr. Frank Sells who first used the term “spiritual father” in my hearing. I was a young student when I came to understand that there are men used of God to nurture and guide the next generation. Paul understood this principle. He wrote to the church at Corinth, “For…
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Chase and Joy Whitten Some people have a God-given restlessness. They are not discontent, they are hungry for more. It is this type of restlessness that has spurred missionary pioneers to the ends of the earth. If you have every met one of these great souls, you know it. They are always charging another hill…
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Journey Through Acts Overview: Some people have called it, the Fifth Gospel. It is called in our New Testament, the Book of Acts. Most think they are the acts of the Apostles; in reality, they are the acts of God, through the Apostles. It is the book of Christ continuing His work in this world…
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Kimberly Wesdyk We were only a couple of years into evangelism and I was overwhelmed with the pace of it all. In fact, I was drowning in correspondence and travel requests when my friend Scott Hooks called. “Do you need any help?” I laughed. Yes, more than I could explain. A kind member of his…
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Micah and Ana Hendry It has always interested me that as Paul traveled preaching the gospel the Lord allowed people to cross his path at just the right time. He sets divine appointments for His servants. On Paul’s second missionary journey, he came into Iconium, Derbe, and Lystra. It was here that he would meet…
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We are journeying through the little book of Ezra. And what an amazing book it is. Ezra is a very short book, a brief book, and it picks up exactly where II Chronicles leaves off. It is one of the Post-Exile books. There are some double books in the Old Testament. For example: I and…
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Stephen: “My First Volunteer” The best team mates are the ones who join because they want to. In the ministry, there is no such thing as a “draft” – God only has volunteers. The Lord has no “hired servants.” His servants serve Him because they love Him! Stephen Troell was living and laboring in Ammon,…
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My Word for 2025 Words matter, and there are no words like the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy Spirit calls them “wholesome words” (1 Timothy 6:3). As a new year begins it is not unusual to hear people wish one another a healthy and prosperous new year. There is a spiritual health…
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Scott and Tammy Pauley Our journey in evangelism started at the first of the year and in the middle of winter. On that cold Sunday morning, January 3, 2016, I preached from Psalm 23 on “He Leadeth Me.” Now, as we begin our 10th year in full-time evangelism, I can tell you that our faithful…
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Overview: The Creator God is the God of new beginnings. In Genesis, we meet the Lord who is able to speak and bring light out of darkness, perfection out of emptiness, and order out of chaos. He is the Creator of all. To know our Creator in a greater way, let’s journey through Genesis. Listen…
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New Attitudes for the New Year It was early morning when dad came into my room and placed something on the dresser. As a junior high boy I was intrigued enough to get myself out of bed to investigate what he had left. Maybe it was money! Instead, what I discovered was a one word…
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4 Marks of a Christian Christmas E.B. White, the author of Charlotte’s Web, said over fifty years ago, “To perceive Christmas through its wrappings has become more difficult with every year.” Indeed, it is possible for Christians to observe Christmas and not have a truly Christian Christmas. It is a redundancy for sure, but in…
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A Full Life Robert Murray M’Cheyne was one of the rare souls who was allowed to live and labor only a few years, but his influence has had a profound impact on believers for generations. Born in Scotland in 1813, he would die before his 30th birthday. Yet there was an eternity of reward wrapped…
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The Power of the Tongue “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof” (Proverbs 18:21). This world has known the power of liberty, the power of industry, the power of energy, and the power of the printed page. But there is a power…
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It is my privilege to do a great deal of travel. Through the years I have learned it is best to travel light. Luggage slows you down and weighs you down. Especially on airplanes! The journey is much more enjoyable with as little baggage as possible. This principle is true in all of life. Getting…
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Like so many of you, we are excited about spending some time with those we love over the next few weeks. As we grow older and more of our family and friends go to Heaven, the more we treasure seasons together with one another. Make the most of every opportunity to be with your family…
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Right On Time We live in time. 60 minutes an hour. 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. 52 weeks a year. For as many years as God chooses to grant us. But our God is not bound by time. He is eternal and time is in Him. Often time seems to move slowly,…
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Life is a story. Moses wrote in the oldest Psalm, “We spend our years as a tale that is told” (Psalm 90:9). 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.…
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Do You Have Questions? The first recorded question in Scripture was whispered by Satan, “Yea, hath God said?” It was he who knew truth and willingly rejected it, that first inserted uncertainty and chaos into God’s perfect creation. As sin came, the questions grew. Light disobeyed became darkness – a constant reminder that when man…
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The following article was written by Scott Pauley for the God Bless America Magazine. If you have not read this vital work, please do so HERE. As we approach the election, God’s people are seeking to find His direction. This edition of the magazine will help you think Biblically about our nation and our responsibility.…
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An Hour Of Prayer These are days of great spiritual need in our nation. Only revival can bring lasting change and only God can bring revival. It is prayer time in America. The Lord Jesus said of the power that brings spiritual breakthrough, “Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.” Desperate…
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Sin brings heartbreak to lives, families, and churches. All of us grieve over the fall of people we have loved, and even some whom we have followed. Our response to the failure of others has implications for them, for us, and for the larger work of God. David, the man after God’s own heart, is…
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Elijah | A Man Like Us In Times Like Ours These are days of political turmoil, economic uncertainty, natural disasters, moral confusion, social unrest, and spiritual lethargy. “It’s never been like this before!” Actually, it has. The historical books of the Bible are a tremendous reminder of the wicked times of previous generations and the men…
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Our Attitude Toward Those Who Fall We are all fallen creatures, living in a fallen world, and surrounded by other fallen people. The entrance of sin into the human race is rightly called “The Fall” because sin never lifts a man – it always causes a downward spiral away from God. Our entire world groans…
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The Crucified Life As a boy, I came to faith in Jesus Christ, and as a young man, I began serving the Lord. Yet in those early years, I often sensed that something was missing. I worked, prayed, studied, and tried – but soon reached a breaking point. Human effort and good intentions are never…
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Fellow Helpers to the Truth The Apostle John wrote to a man named Gaius in 3 John. In the shortest book of the Bible (294 words), the Holy Spirit commends this good man for his desire to minister to others in the work of God. Verses five through eight record John’s request for his ongoing…
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Whatever Happened to the Fear of God? Several years ago I had lunch with a precious husband and wife who had been in the Lord’s work for many years. In their early days, they had been part of a great revival movement and had personally seen spiritual awakenings in different places. As we talked about…
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Keep Studying the Bible With Us Our mission at Enjoying the Journey is to help people Follow God’s Word and Find Christ’s Joy. This begins with knowing Christ as Savior and continues through a deepened knowledge of God’s will. At every step on the journey, the Scriptures are our guide. This week we conclude our…
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The Right Way: Making Decisions and Finding Direction for Life’s Journey Life is full of decisions. As a young man, I assumed that by a certain age, I would have made all of the big decisions, but I am learning that important choices must be made at every stage of life. There are junctures all…
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On Purpose! These are days of immense confusion in our culture because sin always brings disorder! One of the most devastating consequences of this confusion is its residual effect on the next generation. The ripple effect of error has created a tidal wave of destruction. Children are now growing up in a world that questions…
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Crossing Another Mile Marker On a recent trip, we were traveling with several vehicles. Over the course of time and in the midst of traffic we eventually became spaced out. It was helpful to communicate with one another what mile marker we each were at so that we could keep up with one another!…
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The Bible is The Word of God Few people want to talk about it and even fewer understand it. Yet, all of life boils down to authority: whose authority will we live under? A spirit of rebellion characterizes the unregenerate world. Even many believers miss the truth that they live life under divine authority. Because modern Christianity…
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6 Reasons the World Is Getting More Insane…And Why It Will Continue Have you noticed in recent days the tragic loss of logic? Relativism has eaten away at the foundation of realism and the most ludicrous ideas are now accepted. This insanity is not due to a lack of education or information. It is not…
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Schools, colleges, and seminaries have made a valuable investment in my life and ministry. In fact, authors and speakers whom I have never met personally have been used by God to enlarge my understanding and shape my thinking. But as I reflect on the last 35 years since the Lord called me to preach, I…
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“Pastor, I hope God will use my life as He is using yours.” Those were the words I spoke to my pastor as we rode in a car together one afternoon just outside our nation’s Capitol. I was about 21 years of age and very young in the Lord’s work. Pastor Sexton was quiet for…
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Family Night Friday night was family night at our house growing up. Dad traveled for business through the week and, once he started preaching, preached in area churches many nights. But Friday night was different. It had been, to borrow a Bible expression, “set apart” specifically for us to be together. As I have grown older…
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