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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Troubles come. Difficulties arise. Arguments pop up. The challenge for Christian Married Couples is Dealing with Difficult Days correctly. Image depicting a challenge in marriage.

For Married Couples: Dealing with Difficult Days

For Married Couples: Dealing with Difficult Days Marriage is fun. But not all the time. Newlyweds rarely think of this when they say, “for better or for worse.” Every young couple need this understanding and preferably before they get married! Pastor Sexton has taught our young families that marriage is much more than the wedding.…

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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...
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4 Marks of a Good Song Leader

Let me begin by saying that I am no song leader! However, I am in meetings every week with people who lead singing and have...
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2 Tools for Getting the Gospel to Others

There is no message like the gospel and no time like now to share it with someone! All of us are called to be witnesses...
What Will You Do With Your Summer?

What Will You Do With Your Summer?

What Will You Do With Your Summer? Summer is now in full swing and people are taking advantage of it! These months provide the opportunity...
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Time to Speak

Citizens can love their country and not love Christ, but if you truly love Christ you should love your country as Christ does. In our...
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A One Year Update and A Special Offer

One year ago we released the first book from Enjoying the Journey, a simple study of Ezra 9 called Revival Praying. The publisher just sent...
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Life’s Training Wheels

Summer is a wonderful season to invest in young people. Over the last few days I have had the opportunity to spend substantial time with...
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It’s Time To Stop Being Sorry

Some people live their entire life in an apologetic tone. The words “I’m sorry” are necessary and helpful, but they cannot become your identity. Yes,...
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7 Keys to A Great Summer Camp

For many years summer camp was an institution for young people across the country. In recent years the proliferation of so many other events have...
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New Podcast Series: A Message We All Need

Today we conclude our study of "The Twelve" with a final word to all would-be followers of Jesus. I hope you will listen to this...
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Rest Is More Than A Conference

Rest was built into the creation week for a reason. Have you ever considered that the first day man ever lived on this planet was...
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4 Suggestions for Listening to Podcasts

"Have you ever thought about doing a podcast?" The young lady who first asked me this question was a missionary in China and interested in...
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Meditations On Revival

In a world marred by sin and marked by suffering God’s people must constantly be reminded of the admonition: “Set your affection on things above,...
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Taking Your Family To The Next Level

When I was a young man in Bible College I remember Pastor Sexton telling us that as we grew we must always work to bring...
Advice To A Teenage Preacher

Needed: Heart Preaching

There are all types of preachers and a variety of delivery styles. For years I told young men in homiletics that the important thing was...
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Why Does God Bless ANY of Us?

There are some meetings that stand out in your memory, not because of what God did in others but because of what God did in...