Devotional Blog

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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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...
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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...
The Pool of Bethesda
is a mishmash
archaeologically.
At various points in
history it has housed Byzantine and
Crusader churches, as well as an
Islamic law school.
It has been built
over multiple times through the
centuries.
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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...
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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...
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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...
The soft, inviting sand in the bottom of most wadis appears to be an ideal place to pitch a tent for the night. However, the wise camper will instead spend the night on the high ground, despite the rocks and thorn bushes. Wadis, such as this one in Jordan, can be deceptive. 
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Ancient millstone in Capernaum, with the Sea of Galilee in the background. It is easy to imagine Jesus pointing and saying “It would be better to have that tied around your neck and be thrown in there!” 
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Would You Like to Get More Out of God’s Word?

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...

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...