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On every trip, decisions are made. Along the road of life, we inevitably face intersections and decisions about which way to go. It is at those moments that we must live by faith, asking God for wisdom and believing that He will never lead in the wrong direction. It is our hope that each article on the blog will encourage you to keep enjoying the journey…and look for Jesus along the way.

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How Spurgeon’s Early Years Prepared the "Prince of Preachers" and How You Can Make a Difference Now. Lessons from the Early Years of Charles Spurgeon. Images of Charles Spurgeon in early life and ministry. Young Spurgeon. Spurgeon's recorded sermons are more voluminous than any preacher in history. Numerous biographies journey through his life and ministry. Here we explore the Early Years of Charles Spurgeon

Lessons from the Early Years of Charles Spurgeon

April 9, 2026

How Spurgeon’s Early Years Prepared “The Prince of Preachers” | Lessons On How You Can Make A Difference “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is…

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Obedience Precedes Joy

By David Pack | April 7, 2026
Obedience Precedes Joy Many people are searching for joy in their lives. Self-help books line the shelves of bookstores, and our social media feeds are...
A Journey through 1 Timothy teaches us how to build a strong church by being a strong church member and supporting our pastors.

Journey Through 1 Timothy

By Scott Pauley | April 6, 2026
Journey Through 1 Timothy I had the privilege of growing up in a pastor's home. Not only that, but I also served under the same...
Thoughts for a Dynamic Devotional Life, Spending daily quiet time with God is necessary to give us the strength we need to serve Him. Here is guidance for a dynamic devotional life.

Thoughts for a Dynamic Devotional Life

By Scott Pauley | April 3, 2026
Thoughts for a Dynamic Devotional Life Every generation requires true men of God who carry on the work of the Lord in the power of...
A journey through Philippians reveals our duty to rejoice in the Lord, the good news of the gospel, and Jesus as our source of true joy.

Journey through Philippians

By Scott Pauley | April 2, 2026
Journey Through Philippians Do you have a favorite book of the Bible? On our journey, we come to my favorite today. The Enjoying the Journey...
Hierapolis is located on top of this travertine limestone mountain. The limestone was deposited by flow from the mineral-rich hot springs in the city. For this reason it is known in modern Turkish as Pamukkale, or Cotton Mountain. Photo by John Buckner

Hierapolis in the Bible

By John Buckner | March 25, 2026
Hierapolis in the Bible “Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye...
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Journey through Obadiah

By Scott Pauley | March 24, 2026
Journey Through Obadiah Many years ago, I was traveling in Jordan, and we were training preachers of the Word of God. It was an amazing...
Having a successful youth program takes faith and dedication. Here are 10 recommendations for a successful local church youth ministry.

10 Recommendations for Local Church Youth Ministries

By Scott Pauley | March 23, 2026
10 Recommendations for Local Church Youth Ministries In many seasons of my life, I have had the joy of being involved in youth ministry in...
A journey through Galatians reveals the importance of liberty, the difference between law and grace, and the necessity of the Gospel.

Journey Through Galatians

By Scott Pauley | March 19, 2026
Journey Through Galatians 2 Timothy 3:16 says that God's Word is “profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” We are looking...
A journey through Hosea shows us a picture of redemption that reflects Christ's redemptive act of love on the cross.

Journey through Hosea

By Scott Pauley | March 17, 2026
Journey Through Hosea There is no trouble like family trouble. When families have problems, it is one of the hardest earthly things to deal with....
Every person gifted by God, by God's grace and for God's glory, must learn how to connect their gifts to the work of spreading the gospel.

Connecting Your Gifts to the Gospel

By Scott Pauley | March 14, 2026
Editor's Note: This article is a modified transcript of a recent message by Scott Pauley. Connecting Your Gifts to the Gospel The most important thing...
The theme of the book of Zephaniah is this: judgment brings bitterness: the extent of judgment, and blessing: the intent of judgment.

Journey Through Zephaniah

By Guest Author | March 13, 2026
Journey Through Zephaniah One of my favorite verses in the Old Testament is found in the little Book of Zephaniah. At the conclusion of our...
In Israel, the almond tree is a herald of spring, since it is the first tree to blossom. What is the Significance of Almonds in the Bible? Almond blossoms with the ruins of ancient Shiloh in the background. Almonds were among the gifts that Jacob sent with his sons to give to the ruler of Egypt, whom he later learned was his lost son Joseph. Bethel, the house of God, was previously called Luz, another word for almond. The word luz is still used by Arabs and Kurdish Jews for almonds. Photo by John Buckner

What is the Significance of Almonds in the Bible?

By John Buckner | March 12, 2026
“Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree. Then said...
I have the greatest respect for ministry staff members who come alongside the pastor for one purpose: to help the pastor as he leads the church under God.

My Advice for Ministry Staff Members

By Scott Pauley | March 11, 2026
Over the last few years, I have had the privilege of spending time with a number of church staff members in the places where I...
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Journey Through Daniel

By Scott Pauley | March 10, 2026
Journey Through Daniel Our journey through Scripture takes us to the final book of the major prophets. It is interesting because it is a very...
An image of He is the just and the lowly one, who is coming riding on a colt (Zechariah 9:9) as fulfilled on Palm Sunday. Image of the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey as prophecied by Zechariah. A journey through Zechariah reveals that God blesses at the appointed time, the power of a spirit-filled life, and prophecies of Jesus Christ.

Journey through Zechariah

By Scott Pauley | March 6, 2026
Journey Through Zechariah The Minor Prophets, for the most part, are fairly brief. That is why they are referred to as Minor Prophets. And yet,...
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Make Every Day Count

By Scott Pauley | March 5, 2026
Our Lives are a Vapor Winter can be a strange time in Beckley, West Virginia. Snow one hour...sunshine the next. One recent morning, I awoke...
Habakkuk is a fascinating book. It is only three chapters long, and It teaches an important lesson: the just shall live by faith. Habakkuk 1 opens with the burden – faith sighing. Habakkuk 2 reveals a vision –  faith seeing. Habakkuk 3 concludes with a prayer – faith singing. Image off a towe rto represent Habakkuk's tower where he sought the Lord

Journey Through Habakkuk

By Scott Pauley | March 4, 2026
Journey Through Habakkuk Every generation is different, yet the need of every generation is the same. Every generation needs a spiritual revival in their generation....
We can reach people for the Gospel by being obedient to the great commission and sharing our testimony to those we meet, one at a time.

One at a Time

By Scott Pauley | March 3, 2026
One at a Time Through the years, I have met many interesting people on airplanes. Everyone has a story, and a simple conversation with a...
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