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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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Working through Your Weariness is often necessary. Even the best workers get tired. Jesus did. In His perfect humanity, He still grew weary.

Working through Your Weariness

July 14, 2025

I thank God for Christian workers who are diligently seeking to pass God’s Word and work on to another generation. Yet, even the best workers get tired. Jesus did. In His perfect humanity, He still grew weary. Permit me to share a simple thought that has been a great encouragement to me. John 4:5 tells…

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Your Habits: Routine or Rut? Break the routine that has become a rut. Build routines that will keep you on the highway of holiness and the pathway of wisdom.

Your Habits: Routine or Rut?

By Scott Pauley | May 21, 2025
Life is full of routine. This does not mean that days are dull and uneventful! It is often in the routines of life that God...
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Jerusalem in Scripture

By John Buckner | May 19, 2025
Jerusalem “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. For my brethren...
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All Eyes On Rome

By Scott Pauley | May 9, 2025
Over the last few days, all eyes have been on Rome. The Catholic church just chose its 267th Pope. Watching the ritualistic ceremony and intense...
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An Exciting Opportunity to Further the Gospel

By Scott Pauley | May 8, 2025
AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL One of the great joys of ministry is the opportunity to invest in other of the Lord’s servants....
The word Trinity is not found in the Bible. But refers to God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—distinct and separate persons of the Trinity. Image that depicts an attempt to explain the trinity

What is the Trinity?

By Scott Pauley | May 7, 2025
What is the Trinity? Listen to a Bible study on this topic or keep reading: Understanding the Meaning When people refer to the Trinity, understand...
The second Gospel Record, Mark, is the shortest. It shows us the works of Christ and the heart of the perfect Servant. Study Mark HERE Journey through Mark

Journey Through Mark

By Scott Pauley | May 6, 2025
Journey Through Mark Our God is a God of action! Mark, the shortest of the gospel records, shows us the works of Christ and the...
The Bible grows more rich and precious to me every day, and it is a joy to share the Word of God. Join the journey through God's Word with us!

A Great Time to Join the Journey

By Scott Pauley | May 4, 2025
Each week I meet people across the country who are joining our daily journey through the Scriptures. It is an encouragement to hear how the...
A Rendering of an ancient alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious. When Mary broke the alabaster box and the ointment dispersed; Mary offered the container and its contents; she gave it all! It is never a waste.

It’s Never a Waste by Dr. Bob Sanders

By Guest Author | May 1, 2025
Mark 14:3-5 “And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster...
Encouragement for Single Adults: God is not finished with you. Keep moving forward with the Lord, and you will find all He has prepared for you.

Encouragement for Single Adults

By Scott Pauley | April 26, 2025
Encouragement for Single Adults For a time in our ministry, Tammy and I had the privilege of working in the single adult department of our...
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Co-laborers for Christ

By Scott Pauley | April 23, 2025
God has given His people a big work to do, and each of us have our own assignment from headquarters. Only the judgment seat of...
Sorek Valley, The name Sorek is believed to come from the name of a grape variety, the noble vine. Photo by John Buckner

Samson and The Sorek Valley

By John Buckner | April 16, 2025
Up and Down in the Sorek Valley  “And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was...
Mathematically, it is impossible that one man could fulfill so many unique prophecies, many of which were related to the actions of others toward him. How can you orchestrate your death in such a specific manner i.e. By crucifixion (not invented) between criminals, being given vinegar to drink while dying, being killed at the hands of the Gentiles, after being betrayed by your dear friend? These are a fraction of the hundreds of such prophecies Jesus fulfilled. It is only possible if that Man was the God-man - Jesus Christ. Our Approach The prophecies in our list are many of those connected to the circumstances, surroundings, characteristics, events, manners, and traits that the Lord Jesus fulfilled during His earthly ministry. It is by no means comprehensive but serves as a reference and devotional guide to those seeking the Lord Jesus. Types and figures have been omitted, for they are woven throughout the entirety of Scripture. Truly, every part of the Written Word points to the Word made flesh, Who dwelt among us (John 1:14). We trust this list of 55 prophecies about the first coming of Christ will serve to demonstrate the total confidence you can have that Jesus is the Messiah, the Redeemer, The Son of God.

55 Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled 

By Micah Hendry | April 14, 2025
“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.” (John 5:39) For the skeptic,...
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Expository Preaching Is Not Enough

By Scott Pauley | April 11, 2025
"Expository Preaching Is Not Enough" In this age of information, we need more Bible exposition. Men know more today and understand less because knowledge and...
God’s Work Is Worldwide. Even if we do not know of it, or see it. Do not be discouraged at the size of the task before us. We are not alone.

God’s Work Is Worldwide 

By John Buckner | April 8, 2025
God’s Work Is Worldwide  “After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people,...
God used Nehemiah's leadership to rebuild the ruined walls of Jerusalem. In just 52 days, they were completely restored. Begin Your Journey Through Nehemiah with this devotional overview by Scott Pauley and Enjoying the Journey. Picture of Nehemiah in the Bible.

Journey Through Nehemiah

By Scott Pauley | April 7, 2025
Overview: There is work to do in our homes, churches, and nation. Sin's work is destruction; God's work is construction. In Nehemiah, we learn the...
In a world of questions and confusion, You Can Know! Study the 23 Birthmarks of the Believers and find Bible assurance from 1 John.

You Can Know!

By Scott Pauley | March 27, 2025
Full Audio Series: There are many things I do not know. I cannot predict what Washington will do tomorrow. We do not know what Wall...
God has provided a way for every believer to help: pray for the grieving. Here are 20 Bible Prayers for the grieving to help you begin...

20 Ways to Pray for the Grieving

By Micah Hendry | March 18, 2025
Pray for the Grieving Every time we hear of the passing of a loved one, there is an overwhelming sense of inadequacy and helplessness. We...
Sunday evening and midweek meetings of the local church have fallen on hard times. In many places, they are comprised of a few people scattered in a mostly empty auditorium or huddled together in a small room. Dwindling congregations in the midst of an ever exploding world population. Where is everyone?

What Happened to Evening Church Meetings?

By Scott Pauley | March 17, 2025
What Happened to Evening Church Meetings? Sunday evening and midweek meetings of the local church have fallen on hard times. In many places, they are...
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