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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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Today, we begin a brand new ETJ study on the only man in the Bible called “the evangelist.” Philip was not the only evangelist in the early church, but he was the Holy Spirit’s model for what an evangelist would do. His example is not just for preachers; it is for every believer to become more effective in preaching the gospel wherever they are!

Don’t Listen to this ETJ Series!

April 20, 2026

We are blessed each week to hear from listeners about their favorite studies and what God is doing in their lives. But our next series may not be for you… If you do not want to be challenged to become everything God saved you to be, don’t listen to this series! If you are content…

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Fanny Crosby said “Because, when I get to heaven, the first face that shall ever gladden my sight will be that of my Savior.” 

Christians You Should Know: Fanny Crosby

By Micah Hendry | April 5, 2023
“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall...
Image of a gymn to illustrate that Exercise brings endurance, balance, strength, and flexibility. In the Christian life, spiritual exercise helps the believer to stay healthy and strong.

Spiritual Exercise

By Scott Pauley | April 3, 2023
Spiritual Exercise Medical doctors and health professionals are consistently reminding us to give attention to “diet and exercise.” Henry Drummond believed that everything we see...
In sermon preparation, Morgan would read the book he was going to reach through forty to fifty times before he would even begin to study it!

Christians You Should Know: G. Campbell Morgan

By Micah Hendry | March 29, 2023
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15...
The Lamb is Worthy

A New Song, A Timeless Truth, and Our Eternal God

By Scott Pauley | March 28, 2023
So much of life is measured in values. Real estate, the stock market, retirement portfolios...everything is discussed in terms of worth. But the greatest "values"...
Good news, sharing your faith in hard times.

Good News In A Bad World

By Scott Pauley | March 24, 2023
Today's ETJ podcast concludes our study of the first section of Acts. What an encouragement this portion of Scripture has been to my faith! The...
Jim Elliot, Operation Auca, "God, I pray, light these idle sticks of my life, and may I burn up for Thee. I seek not a long life but a full one like Yours, Lord Jesus."

Christians You Should Know: Jim Elliot

By Micah Hendry | March 22, 2023
"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps." - Proverbs 16:9 Listen to this story on Traveler's Tales: A Snapshot of...
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Improving Your Spiritual Memory through Scripture Memory

By Scott Pauley | March 20, 2023
There are all types of memory. You may have an extremely good long term memory, or perhaps your short term memory is better. This is...
Higgaion, Psalms, Hebrew word study

Higgaion: A Note We All Need

By Scott Pauley | March 17, 2023
Unlike my wife, I do not read music. Though the notes on the page mean little to me, I know a good note or a...
Ponder these excerpts from the final prayer of seventeen-year-old Lady Jane Grey. These words were penned hours before her execution.

Christians You Should Know: Lady Jane Grey

By Micah Hendry | March 15, 2023
"The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe." - Proverbs 18:10 Listen to this account on...
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Do You Want to See More People Saved in Your Church Meetings?

By Scott Pauley | March 13, 2023
Do You Want to See More People Saved in Your Church Meetings? All of us would like to see more souls come to Christ in...
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Where Are the Calebs?

By Chase Whitten | March 10, 2023
One phrase from God’s Word characterizes Caleb’s life: “he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.” (Joshua 14:14) What an example for us to follow!...
Great heartache and financial ruin brought Penney to understand how much more Christ had to offer. We have key lessons to learn from Penney.

Christians You Should Know: JC Penney

By Micah Hendry | March 8, 2023
"And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise." - Luke 6:31 A Snapshot of the Life of...
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Lessons from the Road: 10 Tips for Itinerant Preachers

By Scott Pauley | March 7, 2023
Itinerant ministry, like any work, has its unique challenges and its special blessings. There is ample evidence in the New Testament that itinerant ministry has...
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Developing a Biblical Prayer List by Pastor Scott Hooks

By Guest Author | March 2, 2023
Prayer is a Heaven-bought privilege that gives us access into the presence of God. That door of access was opened to us through the blood...
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Christians You Should Know: Eric Liddell

By Micah Hendry | March 1, 2023
Christians You Should Know: Eric Liddell “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen...
Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor, faith in God, China Island Mission. Hudson Taylor had a mantra that lives on today: "God is always advancing." He worked tirelessly to reach the people of China with the gospel.

Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor

By Micah Hendry | February 22, 2023
"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God." - Mark 11:22 A Snapshot of the Life of Hudson Taylor: Born: May 21, 1832, in...
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The Scent of the Gospel by John Buckner

By Guest Author | February 20, 2023
Enjoying the Journey has many friends in the ministry who help and encourage us along the way. John Buckner is a real student of God's Word. He...
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Christians You Should Know: Polycarp

By Micah Hendry | February 15, 2023
“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort...
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