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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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Journey through Lamentations

February 10, 2026

Journey Through Lamentations The old radio commentator Paul Harvey could tell a story like no one could tell a story. And then, right in the middle of it, he would say, “And now for the rest of the story.” The book we have come to on our journey today is just that: it is the…

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A strong Christian, William Wilberforce was called the “conscience of his nation.” After his work to abolish the slave trade, he continued the fight to stop the evil of slavery. The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 was passed in the House of Commons just two days before his death. It became law on August 28, 1833, one month after his death.

Christians You Should Know: William Wilberforce

By Micah Hendry | April 19, 2023
"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." - Galatians 6:9 Listen to...
The family of God, believers grafted in to the family of God, grafted into the family of God.

Welcome to the Family!

By Scott Pauley | April 18, 2023
Welcome to the Family of God! Recently I have had the privilege of saying to several new believers: "Welcome to the family!" The joy of...
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Christians You Should Know: John Harper

By Micah Hendry | April 12, 2023
"...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved..." - Acts 16:31 A Snapshot of the Life of John Harper: Born: May 29, 1872,...
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Living in the Age of the Gospel

By Scott Pauley | April 7, 2023
This past Lord's Day we commemorated the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. True believers celebrate this every Sunday! In fact, we celebrate our living...
Fanny Crosby said “Because, when I get to heaven, the first face that shall ever gladden my sight will be that of my Savior.” 

Christians You Should Know: Fanny Crosby

By Micah Hendry | April 5, 2023
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall...
Image of a gymn to illustrate that Exercise brings endurance, balance, strength, and flexibility. In the Christian life, spiritual exercise helps the believer to stay healthy and strong.

Spiritual Exercise

By Scott Pauley | April 3, 2023
Spiritual Exercise Medical doctors and health professionals are consistently reminding us to give attention to “diet and exercise.” Henry Drummond believed that everything we see...
In sermon preparation, Morgan would read the book he was going to reach through forty to fifty times before he would even begin to study it!

Christians You Should Know: G. Campbell Morgan

By Micah Hendry | March 29, 2023
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15...
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A New Song, A Timeless Truth, and Our Eternal God

By Scott Pauley | March 28, 2023
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

By Scott Pauley | March 24, 2023
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

By Micah Hendry | March 22, 2023
"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps." - Proverbs 16:9 Listen to this story on Traveler's Tales: A Snapshot of...
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Improving Your Spiritual Memory through Scripture Memory

By Scott Pauley | March 20, 2023
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

By Scott Pauley | March 17, 2023
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...
Ponder these excerpts from the final prayer of seventeen-year-old Lady Jane Grey. These words were penned hours before her execution.

Christians You Should Know: Lady Jane Grey

By Micah Hendry | March 15, 2023
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." - Proverbs 18:10 Listen to this account on...
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Do You Want to See More People Saved in Your Church Meetings?

By Scott Pauley | March 13, 2023
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?

By Chase Whitten | March 10, 2023
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!...
Great heartache and financial ruin brought Penney to understand how much more Christ had to offer. We have key lessons to learn from Penney.

Christians You Should Know: JC Penney

By Micah Hendry | March 8, 2023
"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

By Scott Pauley | March 7, 2023
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

By Guest Author | March 2, 2023
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...
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