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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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"You do not need to be famous to be faithful. God does not measure our labor by size but by its sort (1 Corinthians 3:5-14). The lives of Aquila and Priscilla teach us what a difference a couple can make by committing their lives to the work of God."

Who Were Aquila and Priscilla?

Who Were Aquila and Priscilla? There are many famous names in Scripture: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Deborah, David, Solomon, Esther, Daniel, and others. Yet, few know much about Aquila and Priscilla. However, God used this wonderful couple in an eternal way in the early church. The first time we meet Aquila, and his wife…

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

Hymn History: ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus

"For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth." - Psalm 71:5 We are thrilled to share a series...
Tell Mother I'll Be There

Hymn History: Tell Mother I’ll Be There

"Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice." - Proverbs 23:25 We are thrilled to share a series...
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GUEST POST: Books that Changed My Life

Enjoying the Journey has many friends in the ministry who help and encourage us along the way. Few have been more encouraging and equipping than Pastor Johnny Pope. Pastor...
Hymn History My Savior First of All

Hymn History: My Savior First of All

"As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness." - Psalm 17:15 We are thrilled...
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Hymn History: Jesus Savior Pilot Me

"For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death." - Psalm 48:14 We are thrilled to...
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New Audio Book Now Available!

It has been a great joy living with Joseph for the last few months. Just think - we will spend eternity with all of these...
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The Next Step for our ETJ Podcast

It is a pleasure to walk through God's Word with so many of you on our daily podcast. The paths of Scripture are full of...
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

Hymn History: Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us

"To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out." - John...
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A Word About This Year’s Southwide Baptist Fellowship

It was my privilege to moderate last year's Southwide Baptist Fellowship in Raleigh, NC. God gave us a very special meeting and real encouragement from...
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God Still Moves Mountains

A few week's ago I asked friends who follow us on social media if they would help me pray for a mountain that needed to...
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Hymn History: Now Thank We All Our God

"In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We are thrilled to...
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Hymn History: Abide With Me

"But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry...
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New Book Release!!!

Dreams. Opportunity. Favor. Power. Blessings. Purpose. Jealousy. Conflict. Betrayal. Temptation. Prison. Difficulty. All of this and much more is found in the story of Joseph....
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5 Lessons I’ve Learned

(The following article is by Chase Whitten. He is now serving as an associate evangelist with ETJ and assisting with a number of gospel projects....
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Comfort in Troubling Times

Do you have a favorite psalm? The psalm I hear most often referred to is Psalm 23. Unfortunately, it has become so associated with funerals...
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Hymn History: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

“And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book...
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Hymn History: The Ninety and Nine

How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine,...
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No Substitute for Faithfulness

This week I have been speaking in a church in south Georgia. (Let me say that I am grateful it is not an outdoor meeting...