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Journey through 1 John
Journey Through 1 John Five men in the New Testament bear the name John. The name means “Jehovah is gracious,” but one of them seems to stand head and shoulders above all the rest. Before he became a disciple, he was a fisherman. He was actually a cousin of the Lord Jesus Christ. Their mothers…
There is Freedom in Christ!
The world calls it addiction; the Word calls it bondage. Sin always makes men slaves, and only Christ can give liberty. This is very important...
![Eochaid is not a name you hear every day. However, that is the given name of the ancient follower of the Lord Jesus. In the late 6th and early 7th century, poetry and education were gaining huge importance in Ireland. Eochaid was better known as Dallan Furgail, a nickname derived from his place of birth and the fact that he was a blind man. Born into a noble family, Furgail “was early [recognized] as the royal poet and greatest scholar in Ireland” (A Dictionary of Christian Biography, Literature, 1877). He distinguished himself in spite of one huge hurdle - he was blind. Not only did he survive, he excelled in the study of poetry, literature, and theology. Reflect on this - a blind man penned the poem/prayer that would ultimately become Be Thou My Vision. Eochaid, a blind man, penned the poem/prayer that would ultimately become Be Thou My Vision. It was set to tune in honor of St. Patrick.](https://enjoyingthejourney.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Be-Thou-My-Vision-2-1024x576.jpeg "Be Thou My Vision 2")
Hymn History: Be Thou My Vision
“But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.” - Psalm 141:8 Eochaid: The...
Recapturing the Hallelujah
My memory is still vivid of the first time I heard the Hallelujah Chorus given in a pubic meeting. I remember watching that vast crowd of people...
Hymn History: Great Is Thy Faithfulness
“It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness....
8 Signs of a Healthy Church
8 Signs of a Healthy Church Tammy and I sat in a service recently and listened to believers in a local church give spontaneous testimonies....
Seeing God in Every Scripture
Seeing God in Every ScriptureThe preacher speaks about the necessity of all Scripture and people politely nod their heads. We read, "All Scripture is given...
Hymn History: Holy, Holy, Holy
"...and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come." - Revelation 4:8...
Be Real!
The latest trend in social media is a new platform known as "Be Real." Its niche is notifying users once each day to capture and...
Hymn History: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Hymn History: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus “...looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before...
Listen to the Old Man!
Western culture is far removed from the ancient culture of Bible times. Sadly, in the midst of so much modern “progress” there are many eternal...
Hymn History: Rescue the Perishing
Hymn History: Rescue the Perishing “And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating...
From a Friend in South Florida…
Just a few days ago we shared a helpful article on using gospel tracts. That post was written by Pastor Tom Sexton of the Gulf...
Jesus Taught On the Holy Spirit
Truth and the Danger of Overcorrection All of us who have driven for any length of time have experienced or witnessed the danger of overcorrecting....
Hymn History: I Am Thine, O Lord
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed...
The Power of Gospel Tracts by Pastor Tom Sexton
We are blessed to have many friends at Enjoying the Journey. One of our dearest friends is Pastor Tom Sexton, in Cape Coral, FL. He...
Hymn History: Near to the Heart of God
Hymn History: Near to the Heart of God "The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him...
