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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you can know you are saved. Study of 1 John.

You Can Know!

There are many things I do not know. I do not know what Washington will do tomorrow. I do not know what Wall Street will do this week. I do not know what world governments will do this year. Life is full of unknowns, and the most troubling are the ones that affect you personally.…

The Lamb is Worthy

A New Song, A Timeless Truth, and Our Eternal God

So much of life is measured in values. Real estate, the stock market, retirement portfolios...everything is discussed in terms of worth. But the greatest "values"...
Good news, sharing your faith in hard times.

Good News In A Bad World

Today's ETJ podcast concludes our study of the first section of Acts. What an encouragement this portion of Scripture has been to my faith! The...
Jim Elliot, Operation Auca, "God, I pray, light these idle sticks of my life, and may I burn up for Thee. I seek not a long life but a full one like Yours, Lord Jesus."

Christians You Should Know: Jim Elliot

"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps." - Proverbs 16:9 A Snapshot of the Life of Jim Elliot: Born: Oct. 8,...
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Improving Your Spiritual Memory through Scripture Memory

There are all types of memory. You may have an extremely good long term memory, or perhaps your short term memory is better. This is...
Higgaion, Psalms, Hebrew word study

Higgaion: A Note We All Need

Unlike my wife, I do not read music. Though the notes on the page mean little to me, I know a good note or a...
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Christians You Should Know: Lady Jane Grey

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." - Proverbs 18:10 A Snapshot of the Life...
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Do You Want to See More People Saved in Your Church Meetings?

Do You Want to See More People Saved in Your Church Meetings? All of us would like to see more souls come to Christ in...
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Where Are the Calebs?

One phrase from God’s Word characterizes Caleb’s life: “he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.” (Joshua 14:14) What an example for us to follow!...
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Christians You Should Know: JC Penney

"And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise." - Luke 6:31 A Snapshot of the Life of...
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Lessons from the Road: 10 Tips for Itinerant Preachers

Itinerant ministry, like any work, has its unique challenges and its special blessings. There is ample evidence in the New Testament that itinerant ministry has...
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Developing a Biblical Prayer List by Pastor Scott Hooks

Prayer is a Heaven-bought privilege that gives us access into the presence of God. That door of access was opened to us through the blood...
Eric Liddell, 1924 Paris Olympics, Eric Liddell not running

Christians You Should Know: Eric Liddell

Christians You Should Know: Eric Liddell “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen...
Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor, faith in God, China Island Mission

Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor

"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God." - Mark 11:22 A Snapshot of the Life of Hudson Taylor: Born: May 21, 1832, in...
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The Scent of the Gospel by John Buckner

Enjoying the Journey has many friends in the ministry who help and encourage us along the way. John Buckner is a real student of God's Word. He...
Polycarp, Polycarp teacher, Polycarp defended the truth

Christians You Should Know: Polycarp

“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort...
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A Resource for You and Your Sweetheart

"And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to...
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A Simple Way to Explain the Gospel to Children

Few things are more important than children hearing and understanding the gospel. The Lord Jesus Christ openly received little children (Matthew 19:14), and taught that...
Corrie ten Boom's life teaches us that forgiveness is possible no matter the depth of hurt you endure. God's grace extends beyond all hurt...

Christians You Should Know: Corrie ten Boom

“He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.” – Psalm 91:1 A Snapshot of...