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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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How Spurgeon’s Early Years Prepared the "Prince of Preachers" and How You Can Make a Difference Now. Lessons from the Early Years of Charles Spurgeon. Images of Charles Spurgeon in early life and ministry. Young Spurgeon. Spurgeon's recorded sermons are more voluminous than any preacher in history. Numerous biographies journey through his life and ministry. Here we explore the Early Years of Charles Spurgeon

Lessons from the Early Years of Charles Spurgeon

April 9, 2026

How Spurgeon’s Early Years Prepared “The Prince of Preachers” | Lessons On How You Can Make A Difference “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is…

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God doesn't need your money...but He wants your heart! What you do with your resources reveals your attitude of obedience to Him.

Journey Through Malachi

By Scott Pauley | March 2, 2026
Journey Through Malachi Our journey through Scripture has brought us to the last stop in the Old Testament. We have come to the final Old...
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Journey through Nahum

By Scott Pauley | February 26, 2026
 Journey Through Nahum Two books of the Bible deal with Nineveh. The first is famous: The Book of Jonah. Two books later, a second prophet...
Learning from the Ultimate Traveler: Jesus. By studying God's Word and observing the example of Jesus, we can learn timeless truths to keep in mind when we are traveling.

Learning from the Ultimate Traveler

By Scott Pauley | February 23, 2026
Learning from the Ultimate Traveler As many of you know, we spend a good deal of time on the road. Another frequent traveler, the Apostle...
On the ETJ Legacy Archive you will find Bible teaching by trusted voices of the past: Legacy Reprint books, articles, and long-lost sermons that we have restored and released.

Announcing the Legacy Archives

By Scott Pauley | February 18, 2026
At Enjoying the Journey, we are truly thankful for the rich heritage of Bible teaching and preaching that has been passed down to us. Christians...
The world famous pyramids of Giza near Cairo. These pyramids would have been standing when the Israelites were in Egypt. The pyramids have been altered through the millenia, but the basic structure has remained unchanged. Photo by John Buckner

God in Egypt

By John Buckner | February 17, 2026
“And Israel took his journey with all that he had, and came to Beersheba, and offered sacrifices unto the God of his father Isaac. And...
Ezekiel is the prophet of the captivity, whose name means "God Strengthens Us". This study covers the theme and key thoughts from this book. Image of the River Chebar as described in Ezekiel 1:1, "Ezekiel 1:1 says, “Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God.”

Journey Through Ezekiel

By Scott Pauley | February 15, 2026
Journey Through Ezekiel How much do you know about the Book of Ezekiel? That is one of the books of the Bible, and it is...
Everybody has one. A story that is. My story is not yours and yours is not mine.  The details vary - except for one thing. God is the Author! NOtebook and a sign on a table that reads "Share Your Story"

The Power of Story

By Scott Pauley | February 13, 2026
Everyone Loves A Good Story Communicators in every field have come to understand the significance of stories. During one of my busy travel days, I...
Ephesians 6 reminds us that there are many in this world who are exercising their authority under the authority of Satan. We live in time, yet God is eternal. In time, when human justice fails, God's justice will prevail in eternity. Supreme court building with phrase Equal Justice Under Law carved into it.

How to Respond When Human Justice Fails

By Micah Hendry | February 12, 2026
Equal Justice Under the Law Above the Supreme Court building in the United States, a beautiful inscription reads: “Equal Justice Under Law.” It is etched...
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Journey Through Lamentations

By Scott Pauley | 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...
People across the nation are dealing with their own version of winter and the effects that it has on them. Here are 7 Suggestions for Dealing with the Winter “Blues”

7 Suggestions for Dealing with the Winter “Blues”

By Scott Pauley | February 6, 2026
Winter brings with it the beauty of fresh falling snow…and sometimes the drudgery of shorter days and cold nights. As a child, I loved winter...
A journey through Song of Solomon will show us the love of God, marital and spiritual intimacy, and God's desire for union with us. Overview of the Song of Solomon inthe Bible and resources related to this book of the Bible.

Journey Through Song of Solomon

By Scott Pauley | February 4, 2026
Journey Through Song of Solomon The Bible is the greatest love story on earth. There is no love story like the story of God's love...
We find in the journey through Proverbs one of the most practical books in the Bible. This book tells us how to live as Christians. Read this overview of Proverbs and find related Bible studies

Journey Through Proverbs

By Scott Pauley | February 2, 2026
 Journey Through Proverbs Many years ago, someone told me, “A proverb a day keeps the devil away.” While I am not sure that is entirely...
Rainbow over the northern end of the Sea of Galilee on a rainy winter day. It was amazing to see this symbol of Christ, and His peace, in Galilee where He lived on earth. Photo by John Buckner

The Rainbow in Scripture

By John Buckner | January 30, 2026
“And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you,...
The world around us and the conscience within us both point to the same truth -- the existence of God. Share this truth with someone today.

The Existence of God

By Michael Pack | January 27, 2026
One of the fundamental truths that mankind has struggled to grasp is the existence of God. A 2023 Ipsos poll of 26 countries revealed that...
Journey through 2 Chronicles shows man's failure and God's faithfulness. God reminds the people of their past and His plans for their future. This image illustrates some the what occured in 2 Chronicles and leads to an overview of that book of the Bible

Journey Through 2 Chronicles

By Scott Pauley | January 26, 2026
Journey Through 2 Chronicles Our journey now takes us through 2 Chronicles. We view life in terms ofthe past, the present, and the future. With...
Church in the snow

12 Ways to Make the Most of Online Meetings

By Scott Pauley | January 24, 2026
12 Ways to Make the Most of Online Meetings About 30 states will be grappling with the effects of a major winter storm in the...
A journey through 1 Chronicles reveals a message of hope. Chronicles is about Christ, the One who should be reigning in your heart. this image is a depiction of an ancient building as it relates to the Bible and leads to an article overviewing 1 Chronicles.

Journey Through 1 Chronicles

By Scott Pauley | January 22, 2026
Journey Through 1 Chronicles The Book of 1 Chronicles chronicles for us perhaps the longest span of any book of the Bible. For example, the...
Denominationalism is Dying. There are more people connected to nondenominational churches than the two largest Protestant denominations - the Southern Baptist Convention and the United Methodist Church - combined!

Denominationalism is Dying

By Scott Pauley | January 20, 2026
CBS News has reported several times in recent months on the rise of nondenominational churches. They cite professor and researcher Ryan Burge, who records that...
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