Devotional Blog

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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Creation

Divine Friendship

Divine Friendship “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly” (Proverbs 18:24). “And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man speaketh unto his friend” (Exodus 33:11). Divine friendship; while it is of little interest to the creature, it is of great importance to the Creator; “And the LORD God planted…

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The Real Issue

It is fitting that at the time of year when we celebrate the birth of Christ there is a renewed discussion on the sacredness and...
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Dear Pastor – An Open Letter to Faithful Shepherds

Dear Pastor, The last two years have been full of challenges that none of us have ever faced and few of us could have imagined....
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Concentrate on Christ this Christmas!

Some seasons are busier than others, but it seems the Christmas season is always full of hurry. Programs and shopping and get togethers and...life! It...
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How to Conquer Fear

Fear is real and it is paralyzing. A world in flux has produced a world filled with fear. Frequently I hear someone quote 2 Timothy...
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Countdown to Christmas

Can you imagine the days leading up to the birth of Christ? No family has ever had thoughts, emotions, and Christmas preparation like that first...
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My First Sermon

Just a few days after my 13th birthday, I preached the first sermon I ever gave behind a pulpit. On that Sunday afternoon, in August,...
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Now on ETJ: “All Spiritual Blessings”

This week, people across our nation will gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. Around tables filled with food, many will pause to say...
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New for Children this Christmas!

From time to time I enjoy sharing a recommendation of some helpful resource for families. We are approaching a time of year that is very...
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7 Ways Listeners Can Make the Most of a Church Meeting

7 Ways Listeners Can Make the Most of a Church Meeting Last week, I posted an article on 7 Ways Leaders Can Make the Most...
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Do We Really See Them?

Life is busy and days are a blur. We rush from place to place - constantly moving past masses of humanity, people everywhere! But, do...
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7 Ways Leaders Can Make the Most of a Church Meeting

Just because we assemble with God's people does not necessarily mean that God's Word is given or that God's glory is priority. Leading a church...
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“One Thing”

We are living in a complex world! Sin complicates everything it touches and only the truth of Christ can return us to simplicity. Today we...
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3 Connections to Make In Every Scripture Passage

Have you ever read a portion of God's Word only to find yourself totally disconnected from what you just read? Your hands held the Bible,...
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Home Improvement

If you are a home owner you know that there is ALWAYS something that needs to be done! In some ways this physical reality is...
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Do These 3 Things for Those In the Service Industry

Do These 3 Things for Those In the Service Industry In recent months I have seen so much rude and crude treatment of people who...
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A Month of Hallelujahs!

As we begin the month that culminates with Thanksgiving wouldn't it be a wonderful thing if we could make the whole month a month of...
5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Bible Reading

5 Ways to Get More Out of Your Bible Reading

Would you like to get more out of your daily Bible reading? We all find ourselves at times going through the motions but missing the...
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What Ever Happened to the Love of David and Jonathan?

Satan and sin pervert every good thing given to us by God. At this moment many in our generation have come to believe that “love”...