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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you can know you are saved. Study of 1 John.

You Can Know!

There are many things I do not know. I do not know what Washington will do tomorrow. I do not know what Wall Street will do this week. I do not know what world governments will do this year. Life is full of unknowns, and the most troubling are the ones that affect you personally.…

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How to Make This the Greatest School Year Yet – Part 2

When I was in high school my dad came into my room early one morning and announced, "I have something for you!" My teenage mind...
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How to Make This the Greatest School Year Yet – Part 1

Students are starting back to schools and colleges across the nation. Parents and educators alike are hopeful that this year will be the greatest year...
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God’s First Responders

In youth we sometimes imagine that we must comment on every world event, but through experience we learn that no one needs our opinion on...
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How Business People Make A Difference In The Work of the Lord

Earlier this week it was our privilege to spend some time with a group of business leaders in preparation for an upcoming gospel crusade. Too...

“They Strengthened Their Hands for This Good Work.”

Weariness is a part of life and certainly a reality for those who are intent on working for the Lord. Even Jesus grew weary on...
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The Danger of Isolation

Depression is rampant and suicide is on the rise. One of the factors feeding this tragedy is that so many people are very alone. We...
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It Is Time To Move On!

Recently I had the privilege to talk and pray with a kind Christian lady where I was speaking. This sincere believer wondered if one decision...
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“They Never Smile.”

Some time back I heard an individual talking about a certain group of Christians and they described them with these sad words: "They never smile."...
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Encouragement for Evangelists

This week our dear brother, Evangelist Tom Farrell, will be buried. He was a faithful preacher of Christ and a kind friend to me. I...
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3 Times to Yield

Our son has just passed his driver's test and is now officially taking our prayer life to new heights! It is hard to believe that...
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Your Best Friend

As a child it always seemed important to have a "best friend." I don't know all of the reasons, but there is in all of...
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An Open Letter To Our Friends

Dear Friend, These are challenging and exciting days to be serving the Lord Jesus. The need of our world is great and Christ is coming...
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Where Is Your Citizenship?

Our global world talks more and more about "world citizenship" - the idea that we belong to something bigger than our own country because we...
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NEW PODCAST SERIES: “Family Time”

It has been a great joy to meet so many people across the country who are listening each day to the broadcast and Enjoying the...
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3 Ways You Can Touch This Generation for God

God works in every generation. His truth transcends time and His power supersedes spiritual opposition. My hope for revival in our day is not rooted...
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Education and Evangelism

Oswald J. Smith, the great missionary pastor, identified in his book The Passion for Souls several reasons why the church has failed to evangelize the...
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Energy to Endure

People frequently refer to Wednesday as "hump day" with the idea that they have made it "over the hump" - halfway through another week. The...
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Stop Trying to Be An “Equal Opportunity” Servant!

There is a great deal of debate in our world about what is commonly called "equal opportunity." The term is generally accepted as meaning that...