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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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Great Expectations

Great Expectations

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 through the years. It is a strange book. Pip, the young orphan in the tale, provides insight into the ambition of the human heart. We all have it. Great expectations.…

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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...
We must understand that the Old Testament and the New Testament are not competers; they're completers. Study the Old Testament...We must understand that the Old Testament and the New Testament are not competers; they're completers. Study the Old Testament

Journey Through the Old Testament

By Scott Pauley | July 20, 2026
Begin Your Study of the Old Testament The most important journeys should always be planned before you set out on a long adventure. Chart your...
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Journey Through 2 Peter

By Scott Pauley | July 15, 2026
Journey Through 2 Peter Do you have a good memory? Everyone's memory works differently. Some people excel in short-term memory, while others are more adept...
The great theme of this book is that it is the Revelation of Jesus Christ. The King is Coming! God unveils the future throughout this book.

Journey Through Revelation

By Scott Pauley | July 10, 2026
Journey Through Revelation We come now to the closing, climactic Revelation of Jesus Christ. It has a host of comparisons with Genesis, the first book...
The theme of 2 John is walking in the truth. Truth is referred to repeatedly: five times in the first four verses

Journey Through 2 John

By Scott Pauley | July 10, 2026
Journey Through 2 John We have been journeying through Scripture, and we come now to the one New Testament letter that was written to a...
The guidance that Jesus provided to the man who had been possessed by a devil applies to us as well. We are to be gospel witnesses.

Being a Gospel Witness

By Guest Author | July 7, 2026
Being A Gospel Witness “And when he was come into the ship, he that had been possessed with the devil prayed him that he might...
Here are seven principles that every young believer needs to hear who are seeking direction for their lives.

Seven Principles for Young Believers Seeking Direction

By Scott Pauley | July 6, 2026
Seven Principles for Young Believers Seeking Direction The Urgency of Youth Youth is hard to define. When does it end? Suddenly, without warning it is...
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Pray for Venezuela

By Micah Hendry | July 1, 2026
Bringing Hope to Venezuela "The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down. The eyes of all wait upon...
These are critical days in our nation and in our world. As we approach the 250th birthday of America, this is a time for God’s people to seek the Lord!

America, “It Is Time to Seek the Lord.”

By Scott Pauley | June 29, 2026
Those who love Christ should have a special love for their own people and a desire to see them come to the truth (Romans 9:1-3;...
The What, Who, and Why of Thankfulness

The What, Who, and Why of Thankfulness

By Scott Pauley | June 26, 2026
The What, Who, and Why of Thankfulness WHAT Are You Thankful For? Some time ago my wife challenged each member of our family to share...
Here are some simple words of advice that will help you to be a wiser steward of the time God has given you.

8 Words That Have Helped Me Redeem the Time

By Scott Pauley | June 23, 2026
8 Words That Have Helped Me Redeem the Time We all have 1,440 minutes in a day. Try as you might, it is impossible to...
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Alabastron

By John Buckner | June 19, 2026
Alabastron “And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster box...
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A Few Remarks on Reading

By Scott Pauley | June 17, 2026
A Few Remarks On Reading As a boy my parents encouraged me to read. Without such encouragement, television, video games, and other distractions are apt...
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