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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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Divine Design: The Heart-Tongue Connection

Divine Design: The Heart-Tongue Connection “If we had a creator, I would have to say that the creator is pretty stupid.” That quote was recently made by a celebrity astrophysicist. What an insulting statement! I admit, I did not even like repeating that statement in written form, much less saying it with authority as he…

Every person gifted by God, by God's grace and for God's glory, must learn how to connect their gifts to the work of spreading the gospel.

Connecting Your Gifts to the Gospel

Editor's Note: This article is a modified transcript of a recent message by Scott Pauley. Connecting Your Gifts to the Gospel The most important thing...
The theme of the book of Zephaniah is this: judgment brings bitterness: the extent of judgment, and blessing: the intent of judgment.

Journey Through Zephaniah

Journey Through Zephaniah One of my favorite verses in the Old Testament is found in the little Book of Zephaniah. At the conclusion of our...
In Israel, the almond tree is a herald of spring, since it is the first tree to blossom. What is the Significance of Almonds in the Bible? Almond blossoms with the ruins of ancient Shiloh in the background. Almonds were among the gifts that Jacob sent with his sons to give to the ruler of Egypt, whom he later learned was his lost son Joseph. Bethel, the house of God, was previously called Luz, another word for almond. The word luz is still used by Arabs and Kurdish Jews for almonds. Photo by John Buckner

What is the Significance of Almonds in the Bible?

“Moreover the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Jeremiah, what seest thou? And I said, I see a rod of an almond tree. Then said...
I have the greatest respect for ministry staff members who come alongside the pastor for one purpose: to help the pastor as he leads the church under God.

My Advice for Ministry Staff Members

Over the last few years, I have had the privilege of spending time with a number of church staff members in the places where I...
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Journey Through Daniel

Journey Through Daniel Our journey through Scripture takes us to the final book of the major prophets. It is interesting because it is a very...
An image of He is the just and the lowly one, who is coming riding on a colt (Zechariah 9:9) as fulfilled on Palm Sunday. Image of the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey as prophecied by Zechariah. A journey through Zechariah reveals that God blesses at the appointed time, the power of a spirit-filled life, and prophecies of Jesus Christ.

Journey through Zechariah

Journey Through Zechariah The Minor Prophets, for the most part, are fairly brief. That is why they are referred to as Minor Prophets. And yet,...
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Make Every Day Count

Our Lives are a Vapor Winter can be a strange time in Beckley, West Virginia. Snow one hour...sunshine the next. One recent morning, I awoke...
Habakkuk is a fascinating book. It is only three chapters long, and It teaches an important lesson: the just shall live by faith. Habakkuk 1 opens with the burden – faith sighing. Habakkuk 2 reveals a vision –  faith seeing. Habakkuk 3 concludes with a prayer – faith singing. Image off a towe rto represent Habakkuk's tower where he sought the Lord

Journey Through Habakkuk

Journey Through Habakkuk Every generation is different, yet the need of every generation is the same. Every generation needs a spiritual revival in their generation....
We can reach people for the Gospel by being obedient to the great commission and sharing our testimony to those we meet, one at a time.

One at a Time

One at a Time Through the years, I have met many interesting people on airplanes. Everyone has a story, and a simple conversation with a...
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

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

 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

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...
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Announcing the Legacy Archives

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

“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

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

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

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

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...