GUEST POST: “Planning for a Profitable Summer”
The following article was written by our friend, Pastor Ryan Thompson of Newport Beach, CA. Ryan is being used of God to lead the Liberty Baptist Church during an exciting time in that ministry. He and his wife have five wonderful children and they…
5 Ways You Can Help Your Pastor (and Many Others) On Sunday
For those who know Jesus every Lord's day is a celebration of the risen Christ. We are all aware that Easter Sunday is one of the Sundays that more…
Hymn History: Safe in the Arms of Jesus
“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy…
New 10 Day Study in Haggai Now Available!
Several people have reached out to let us know that our studies on the Bible App have been helpful to them devotionally. We are happy to provide…
Filling America with the Gospel – An Easter Week Challenge
By 7 am, a tremendous group of pastors had identified themselves as being on the call. It was my privilege to share a brief thought from Scripture…
Hymn History: Hold the Fort
“ And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” – Revelation 22:12 We are thrilled to…
“Praying Through”
Years ago I used to hear some people refer to “praying through” as a metaphor for praying until you breakthrough to Heaven. I understand what many of…
Do You Know the Four Verses?
Recently I was sharing with a friend some of what God is teaching me through Psalm 119 this year. (Read more here.) It has been a joy to study it both personally and on our podcast and every visit to that diamond mine yields new treasures! In…
Hymn History: Day By Day
"Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be." - Deuteronomy 33:25 We are thrilled to share a series of brief…
“My Lord and My God”
Many of you have been journeying with us through the Miracles of Jesus on our ETJ Broadcast. It is always wonderful to be reminded that Christ is…
Love Is Not Just for Couples!
There are varying expressions of love - friendship love, marital love, love for enemies - but there is only one Source of love, and that is the God…
Hymn History: Blessed Assurance
" Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure…
A Devotional Discipline: Writing the Scriptures
God gave His Word once and promised to preserve it to every generation (Psalm 12:7). No new truth is being revealed and it is our conviction that…
God’s Security Detail
Yes, these are dangerous days. Illness, violence, accidents and a host of other unknowns surround us. However, some Christians have forgotten that…
Hymn History: At Calvary
"Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were…
Pray for Canada.
Canada is a beautiful country and home to so many wonderful friends. My family and I love Canada and have enjoyed the time we have spent with our…
Hymn History: What A Friend We Have In Jesus
" A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." Proverbs 18:24 We are thrilled to…
“Truth for Youth” Now Available on the Bible App!
Last month we made available for the first time a devotional plan on the YouVersion Bible App. “Which Way Do We Go?” is a fifteen day study on…
7 Suggestions for Church Audio/Video Technicians
Every Christian worker should desire to render their very best service for the Lord and His church. One of the Bible principles of labor is:…
Hymn History: Come Thou Fount
"For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls." 1 Peter 2:25 We are thrilled to share a…
