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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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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

March 11, 2026

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 have been preaching. This is always a great joy for me. More than eighteen years of my life and ministry were spent as a staff member. Tammy and I were…

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Thomas Pigott introduced Hudson Taylor to his sister’s hymn "Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting." Taylor immediately claimed it as his life song.

Hymn History: Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting

By Micah Hendry | December 28, 2022
Hymn History: Jesus I Am Resting, Resting "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before...
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Worshipping After Christmas: Gifts for the Son

By Scott Pauley | December 27, 2022
The wise men from the east arrived in Bethlehem some time after the birth of Christ. The Lord Jesus was referred to as "the young...
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Why Did Jesus Come As a Baby?

By Scott Pauley | December 23, 2022
The Lord Jesus Christ did not begin at Bethlehem. He is the eternal Son of the living God! He, with the Father and the Spirit,...
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Responding in Faith

By Media Lifeline Support | December 22, 2022
(Luke 1:26-45) As we study Mary’s response to God, we learn much about how to respond in faith. The Lord wants to use our lives,...
The Nativity, a poem written by James Montgomery became the cherished hymn, “Angels From the Realms of Glory” This image links to an article onthe history of the Carol, "Angels from the Realms of Glory"

Hymn History: Angels From the Realms of Glory

By Micah Hendry | December 21, 2022
Hymn History: Angels From the Realms of Glory One of the most charming and beautiful Christmas carols is undoubtedly “Angels From the Realms of Glory.”...
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The Christmas Message…at Caesarea

By Scott Pauley | December 20, 2022
"God with us" is not just a Christmas message; it is the heart of God and the golden thread woven throughout all of Scripture. However,...
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Jesus’ Last Gift

By John Buckner | December 17, 2022
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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Join Us for A Special Couples’ Retreat This January!

By Scott Pauley | December 15, 2022
Each year Tammy and I are privileged to spend time with couples across the country in a variety of retreats and conferences. After 25 years...
Prolific hymn-writer Charles Wesley (brother of John who began the Methodist Church) wrote the original words to 'Hark! The Herald Angels Sing' in 1739. The writing marked the one-year anniversary of his conversion. The carol was published that year in a book called Hymns and Sacred Poems. The first two lines were: "Hark, how all the welkin rings/Glory to the king of kings.” Then, in 1753, Wesley's friend and co-worker George Whitfield changed those lines to the ones we know today: "Hark! The herald angels sing/glory to the newborn king."

Hymn History: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

By Micah Hendry | December 14, 2022
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" tells the story of an event recorded in the Bible after Jesus Christ was born. On the first Christmas, an...
Hymn History: Go Tell It on the Mountain

Hymn History: Go Tell It on the Mountain

By Micah Hendry | December 7, 2022
Hymn History: Go Tell It on the Mountain The Christmas season can be one of the most joyful and heartwarming times of the year. Families...
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From the Land of the Bible…

By Micah Hendry | December 5, 2022
Today our family and a group of friends are walking in the land of our Lord. In a very real sense, all land belongs to...
God came. In this broadcast series, we walk through Scripture and examine this phrase "God came" in the lives of a multitude of people. Old and New Testament. Men and women. Young and old. The presence of God is not for some; it is for all who will walk in faith and obedience. God came sereis sldie, God with us meaning

GOD CAME

By Scott Pauley | December 3, 2022
God Came. In many ways, these two words summarize the message of the whole Bible! They encapsulate the love and mercy of our God. We...
Franz Gruber wrote the music, and for the first time, Silent Night was sung on that Christmas Eve service in 1818 with a guitar accompanying the congregation.

Hymn History: Silent Night

By Micah Hendry | November 30, 2022
"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night." - Luke 2:8 Listen to this...
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Travel with Us through the Land of the Bible

By Scott Pauley | November 29, 2022
This week we will walk where Jesus walked. My first immersion into Bible geography came during a three day stop in Egypt soon after I...
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My Friend and Fellow Worker

By Scott Pauley | November 25, 2022
The Lord has a way of connecting co-laborers. More than a quarter of a century ago God allowed me to get acquainted with a young...
In 1897, Oatman’s most influential hymn, Count Your Blessings, was published in the hymnal Songs for Young People. It became an immediate sensation.

Hymn History: Count Your Blessings

By Micah Hendry | November 23, 2022
Hymn History: Count Your Blessings “Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O...
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Where Praise & Thanks Should Begin

By Scott Pauley | November 22, 2022
When I was a child Christmas was my favorite holiday. As I have grown older, Thanksgiving has moved into that place. I love the time...
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5 Reflections on Life and Death

By Scott Pauley | November 19, 2022
This year has been a year of loss. In God's economy, loss is so often gain if we are ready to receive it. Somewhere in...
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