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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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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

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 gone and…where did it go? Flipping through an old poetry book recently, I found one poem that captured my attention on the subject. The Flight of Youth by Richard Henry Stoddard…

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Pray for Venezuela

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.”

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

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

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...
A stained glass image of a woman washing the feet of Jesus with an alabaster box nearby

Alabastron

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...
Remarks About Reading

A Few Remarks on Reading

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...
Thelordgavetheword

The Lord Gave the Word | Free Downloadable Resource

The Lord Gave the Word | Study Guide The Bible is the eternal Word of God. God gave the Bible to man that it might...
The faith has been entrusted to us. It is our responsibility to contend for it in our generation from the darkness around us.

Journey Through Jude

Journey Through Jude Imagine a bookshelf with several books on it. On each end of that row of books are bookends holding them up. A...
Like a relay race, God’s men in every generation are called on to faithfully carry the baton and pass it on to those coming behind them. In the pastor’s role, it is not a baton that he passes, but a shepherd’s staff. A Conversation about Pastoral Transition.

Passing the Shepherd’s Staff

A Conversation About Pastoral Transition Life is full of transitions, and ministry is no exception. In a sense, every minister is an “interim” minister because...
Living-By-Faith

Living by Faith

Living By Faith Living in the Parenthesis A parenthesis is a peculiar thing. Parentheses are used by writers to set apart information that they want...
The theme of the Book of Titus is setting the church in order. As you journey through Titus, you find order in the church, home, and the world.

Journey Through Titus

Journey Through Titus The island of Crete was known as a barbarous place. It was full of people who were liars and corrupt. Morality there...
The Sea of Galilee viewed from the ancient fishing town of Capernaum. Capernaum is also home to an ancient synagogue that may date to the time of Jesus. Photo by John Buckner

Taxes and the Question of Age 

“And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? He saith,...
Study the book of James with podcast, articles, and full length sermons.

Journey Through James

Journey Through James Our journey through Scripture brings us to James. This book is often referred to as "The Proverbs of the New Testament." There...
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Principles for Finding God’s Choice for Your Life’s Mate | Video Series

Finding God's Choice for Your Life's Mate “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee...
1Thessalonians

Journey Through 1 Thessalonians

Journey Through 1 Thessalonians Our journey through Scripture brings us to 1 Thessalonians, one of the last two books known as the Christian Church Epistles....
You can tell a lot about someone from how they respond. Follow these Biblical principles for how to handle criticism and accusation.

How to Handle Criticism and Accusation

How to Handle Criticism and Accusation Over forty million people in the United States live in what they consider to be a state of constant...
One of the most vivid pictures of Christ is seen in the Tabernacle furniture. Each piece reveals an eternal truth about our eternal Christ. We are Fully Furnished in Jesus.

Fully Furnished | Seeing Christ in the Tabernacle Furniture

The Old, The New, The Eternal Truth is not “old,” and truth is not “new.” God’s truth is rooted in His eternal character. Truth is...
Two king chess pieces, one standing and one falling

Victories and Defeats

Victories and Defeats We all experience victories and defeats in our lives. They are inevitable. God is working, and Satan is fighting. At Enjoying the...