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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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There are many who base their entire view of themselves, their purpose, and their worth on the perception of others. In our day, many people allow social media algorithms to define them rather than our eternal God. Algorithms or Almighty God? This is a Battle for Definition.

Algorithms or Almighty God: Who Defines You?

September 23, 2026

Over the last couple of years, I have taken up the hobby and side hustle of woodworking. I enjoy the process of taking raw, often deformed, wood and carving it. Gradually, it takes shape into something that people can use for a definite purpose. In many ways, it reminds me of the work God does…

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When Onesimus was thrown in jail, Paul shared with him the glorious message of forgiveness and mercy in Jesus Christ. Onesimus becoame a believer as well. Imagine his shock when he found out the man who had just led him to the Lord Jesus Christ also showed his master (Philemon) how to be saved. Further, they are dear friends! Onesimus was sent back to Philemon, back home with a letter of pardon. That letter stated that his life was changed forever.

Bible Biographies: Onesimus, Paul, and Philemon

By Scott Pauley | September 22, 2026
In a small New Testament book, we find a short account of a runaway named Onesimus. His entire story comprises just one page of the...
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Following the Speed Limit

By Michael Pack | September 21, 2026
Following the Speed Limit Have you ever received a speeding ticket? I am sorry to say that I have received more than one. I will...
The purpose of Bible memory and how to practice it. God wrote a memory Book! This is what the Word of God was given for: to help us remember what God wants us to remember and what we are so prone to forget. Scripture memory is frequently emphasized to children and young people, but sorely neglected as we get older. Yet this is the time when God's Word most needs to be reinforced and rehearsed! Hebrews 2:1 says, "Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip."

The Purpose and Practice of Scripture Memorization

By Scott Pauley | September 18, 2026
Scripture Memory Improves Spiritual Memory There are all types of memory. You may have an extremely good long term memory, or perhaps your short term...
plane and train image with link to article on joy on the journey of Life. The journey is always better with those you love. We are not making this journey alone. Christ is with us, and at every stage of the journey He is teaching us more about Himself. He gives Joy on the Journey. Article by Scott Pauley

Joy on the Journey

By Scott Pauley | September 14, 2026
Joy on the Journey I have always enjoyed travel. As a boy, I had the opportunity to visit many wonderful places with my dad and...
Home is the greatest classroom on earth. Every day there is more to learn as the Holy Spirit shows us areas that we need to work on. 

Lessons God is Teaching Me about My Family

By Scott Pauley | September 8, 2026
Lessons God is Teaching Me about My Family My kids are growing up so quickly. We are entering a new season as "empty-nesters." I feel...
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A Biblical Perspective on Israel

By Scott Pauley | September 3, 2026
A Biblical Perspective on Israel One of the most hotly debated topics right now is the nation of Israel. If we do not use discernment,...
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The Dead Sea and the God of Life

By John Buckner | August 30, 2026
“Then said he unto me, These waters issue out toward the east country, and go down into the desert, and go into the sea: which...
Journey Through the New Testament. The Old Testament and the New Testament fit perfectly together. They do not compete; they complete! More specifically, it is not the New Testament itself that completes the Old Testament; it is the Christ of the New Testament. He is the Completer. Study the New Testament...

Journey Through the New Testament

By Scott Pauley | August 26, 2026
Begin Your Study of the New Testament The most important journeys should always be planned before you set out on a long adventure. Chart your...
Rarely do I write an article about personal matters, but I hope you will forgive me for being a little reflective. Today has been a sweet day with a local church and Christian school in Michigan. They have a large banner in the front of their auditorium this week that says, “Celebrating 50 years!” It is not for me. Ironically, this wonderful ministry is celebrating their 50th anniversary and we have been reflecting together this week on the goodness of God. Scott Pauley 50th Birthday family

A Few Reflections on My 50th Birthday

By Scott Pauley | August 25, 2026
A Few Reflections on My 50th Birthday A half a century. How is that possible? I look at my children and wonder how they got...
Thank God for Teachers

Thank God for Teachers!

By Scott Pauley | August 20, 2026
Thank God for Teachers! The average student will spend nearly 15,000 hours in their kindergarten-to-twelfth-grade education. Thousands of hours are spent under various teachers. Those...
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Our Greatest Need — Thoughts on Prayer

By Scott Pauley | August 19, 2026
Our Greatest Need — Thoughts on Prayer Over the last several weeks, I have had the privilege of meeting so many praying people. I have...
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Great Expectations

By Scott Pauley | August 14, 2026
Great Expectations Charles Dickens' classic novel Great Expectations is on my Kindle. I must confess that I have read and stopped reading the story several times...
In antiquity, Pella in Macedonia was a major metropolis. Alexander the Great was born here. Nearby you can visit the intact tombs of his ancestors. Photo by John Buckner. In New Testament times, Macedonia was the region in the north of Greece and is estimated to have had a population of 1.5 million people. Thessalonica was the major city, but the region had other cities such as Philippi and Berea. The province housed the boyhood home of Alexander the Great, and the great road, the Via Egnatia, crossed it. The Roman province of Macedonia extended beyond the boundaries of the old kingdom of Macedonia all the way to the Aegean Sea.  

Nothing Left to Do in Greece 

By John Buckner | August 13, 2026
“So that ye were ensamples to all that believe in Macedonia and Achaia. For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only...
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Journey through 3 John

By Scott Pauley | August 7, 2026
Journey Through 3 John The little letter of 3 John is the shortest book in the New Testament. It only has 299 words. But its...
God wants us to do more than hear His Word. He wants us to be obedient to it, doing the work that He has called us to do.

Be a Doer

By Michael Pack | August 5, 2026
Be a Doer James 1:22-25: “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a...
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Journey Through 2 Thessalonians

By Scott Pauley | July 31, 2026
Journey Through 2 Thessalonians At different phases in your journey of life, God provides specific messages for you. “Truth endureth to all generations” (Psalm 100:5)....
The Dung Gate was, and is even today, the primary entrance into the Temple Mount comples. In Nehemiah’s day, the Israelites would have entered here to worship God. In the following chapter, they stood in the Temple precincts to hear the holy teachings of God read aloud.  Part of the walk down toward the Dung Gate from Mount Zion. In the foreground is the Mount of Olives and the traditional spot where Jesus ascended into Heaven. Photo by John Buckner

The Dung Gate 

By John Buckner | July 29, 2026
“And the priests and the Levites purified themselves, and purified the people, and the gates, and the wall. Then I brought up the princes of...
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Influence the World for Christ

By David Pack | July 25, 2026
Influence the World for Christ The Rise of Social Media Influencers The popularity of social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube has caused our...
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