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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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Great Expectations

Great Expectations

August 14, 2026

Great Expectations Charles Dickens’ classic novel Great Expectations is on my Kindle. I must confess that I have read and stopped reading the story several times through the years. It is a strange book. Pip, the young orphan in the tale, provides insight into the ambition of the human heart. We all have it. Great expectations.…

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Thelordgavetheword

The Lord Gave the Word | Free Downloadable Resource

By Guest Author | June 11, 2026
The Lord Gave the Word | Study Guide The Bible is the eternal Word of God. God gave the Bible to man that it might...
The faith has been entrusted to us. It is our responsibility to contend for it in our generation from the darkness around us.

Journey Through Jude

By Scott Pauley | June 9, 2026
Journey Through Jude Imagine a bookshelf with several books on it. On each end of that row of books are bookends holding them up. A...
Like a relay race, God’s men in every generation are called on to faithfully carry the baton and pass it on to those coming behind them. In the pastor’s role, it is not a baton that he passes, but a shepherd’s staff. A Conversation about Pastoral Transition.

Passing the Shepherd’s Staff

By Scott Pauley | June 4, 2026
A Conversation About Pastoral Transition Life is full of transitions, and ministry is no exception. In a sense, every minister is an “interim” minister because...
Living-By-Faith

Living by Faith

By Scott Pauley | June 3, 2026
Living By Faith Living in the Parenthesis A parenthesis is a peculiar thing. Parentheses are used by writers to set apart information that they want...
The theme of the Book of Titus is setting the church in order. As you journey through Titus, you find order in the church, home, and the world.

Journey Through Titus

By Scott Pauley | June 1, 2026
Journey Through Titus The island of Crete was known as a barbarous place. It was full of people who were liars and corrupt. Morality there...
The Sea of Galilee viewed from the ancient fishing town of Capernaum. Capernaum is also home to an ancient synagogue that may date to the time of Jesus. Photo by John Buckner

Taxes and the Question of Age 

By John Buckner | May 30, 2026
“And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? He saith,...
Study the book of James with podcast, articles, and full length sermons.

Journey Through James

By Scott Pauley | May 27, 2026
Journey Through James Our journey through Scripture brings us to James. This book is often referred to as "The Proverbs of the New Testament." There...
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Principles for Finding God’s Choice for Your Life’s Mate | Video Series

By Scott Pauley | May 26, 2026
Finding God's Choice for Your Life's Mate “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee...
1Thessalonians

Journey Through 1 Thessalonians

By Guest Author | May 22, 2026
Journey Through 1 Thessalonians Our journey through Scripture brings us to 1 Thessalonians, one of the last two books known as the Christian Church Epistles....
You can tell a lot about someone from how they respond. Follow these Biblical principles for how to handle criticism and accusation.

How to Handle Criticism and Accusation

By Scott Pauley | May 18, 2026
How to Handle Criticism and Accusation Over forty million people in the United States live in what they consider to be a state of constant...
One of the most vivid pictures of Christ is seen in the Tabernacle furniture. Each piece reveals an eternal truth about our eternal Christ. We are Fully Furnished in Jesus.

Fully Furnished | Seeing Christ in the Tabernacle Furniture

By Scott Pauley | May 16, 2026
The Old, The New, The Eternal Truth is not “old,” and truth is not “new.” God’s truth is rooted in His eternal character. Truth is...
Two king chess pieces, one standing and one falling

Victories and Defeats

By Scott Pauley | May 13, 2026
Victories and Defeats We all experience victories and defeats in our lives. They are inevitable. God is working, and Satan is fighting. At Enjoying the...
A journey through Hebrews reveals a book of better things, and points us to Jesus Christ, the author and finisher of our faith.

Journey through Hebrews

By Scott Pauley | May 12, 2026
Journey Through Hebrews It seems that everybody is looking for something better – a better life, a better job, a better family situation, a better...
Within the text, John opens and closes his thoughts with the idea of "believeth." Sandwiched between are details concerning being "born of God"; conversion, compassion, conduct, and conquest. These details give clarity to three aspects of the Christian life: faith, love, and obedience. When present, they testify to the validity that one has been "born of God."

“What it Means to be Born of God” by Dr. Bob Sanders

By Guest Author | May 8, 2026
I John 5:1-5 “Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also...
The word for wilderness is “meedbar,” (מדבר). This word is spelled exactly the same in the Hebrew text as “he speaks, or I speak.” He speaks/I speak is written the same (מדבר) but pronounced differently “meh-dah-ber.” Ancient readers of the Hebrew Bible saw these words and linked them in their minds. Therefore, the wilderness must be the place where He speaks to you. The spectacular cliffs of Sede Boger in the south of Israel near Beersheba. It has been identified by some scholars with the Wilderness of Zin, which is mentioned in several places in Numbers and Deuteronomy. It is a popular destination for modern hikers and climbers. Photo by John Buckner

The Wilderness and the Voice of God 

By John Buckner | May 6, 2026
“Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the Lord's...
Integrity. Integrity and a good name are worth more than great riches. Learn about integrity and the importance of a good name.

Integrity: The Importance of a Good Name

By Scott Pauley | May 5, 2026
Integrity: The Importance of a Good Name Many years ago, I was driving through the town I grew up in with my mother in the...
Joel-Slides

Journey through Joel

By Scott Pauley | May 4, 2026
Journey Through Joel We know very little about the prophet Joel. We know the name of his father, and we know that he lived in...
The work of a pastor is not easy, but it is vital! Thank God for your pastor. Encourage him, pray for him and his family, and support him.

Thank God for Pastors

By Scott Pauley | April 30, 2026
Thank God for Pastors Thank the Lord for faithful preachers of God's Word. We need them more than ever, and we need more of them!...
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