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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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

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…

Hymn Histories - Day By Day

Hymn History: Day By Day

"Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be."  - Deuteronomy 33:25 We are thrilled to share a...
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“My Lord and My God”

Many of you have been journeying with us through the Miracles of Jesus on our ETJ Broadcast. It is always wonderful to be reminded that...
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Love Is Not Just for Couples!

There are varying expressions of love - friendship love, marital love, love for enemies - but there is only one Source of love, and that...
Hymn Histories Blessed Assurance

Hymn History: Blessed Assurance

" Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed...
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A Devotional Discipline: Writing the Scriptures

God gave His Word once and promised to preserve it to every generation (Psalm 12:7). No new truth is being revealed and it is our...
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God’s Security Detail

Yes, these are dangerous days. Illness, violence, accidents and a host of other unknowns surround us. However, some Christians have forgotten that our lives are...
This hymn was written by William R. Newell. The opening words to the hymn “At Calvary” become more meaningful as the story behind the hymn is understood.

Hymn History: At Calvary

"Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by...

Pray for Canada.

Canada is a beautiful country and home to so many wonderful friends. My family and I love Canada and have enjoyed the time we have...
What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Hymn History: What A Friend We Have In Jesus

" A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother." Proverbs 18:24 We are thrilled...
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“Truth for Youth” Available on the Bible App!

Last month we made available for the first time a devotional plan on the YouVersion Bible App. “Which Way Do We Go?” is a fifteen...
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7 Suggestions for Church Audio/Video Technicians

Every Christian worker should desire to render their very best service for the Lord and His church. One of the Bible principles of labor is:...
Hymn History: Come Thou Fount

Hymn History: Come Thou Fount

Hymn History: Come Thou Fount Featured on Travelers Tales. Listen below: "For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd...
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The 3-2-1 of the Great Commission

The 3-2-1 of the Great Commission Over the last few days we have been sharing some simple thoughts about the Great Commission that Jesus gave...
4 All's that Make All the Difference

4 “All’s” that Make All the Difference

ALL. It is one of God's favorite words, used 5,606 times in His Word. This little word is a great revelation of the thoroughness of...
What is the Great Commission?, the great commission, when was the great commission used? where is the great commission in the Bible?

What is the Great Commission?

What is the Great Commission? All of my life I have heard preachers speak of “the great commission.” The term is a reference to the...
Hymn Histories ALL the Way

Hymn History: All The Way My Savior Leads Me

"He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake."  Psalm 23:3 We are thrilled to be sharing several...
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A Single Moment

A Single Moment Many years ago the Lord providentially brought across my path a young man by the name of Micah Hendry. Little did I...
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Hymn History: Revive Us Again

"Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?"  (Psalm 85:6) We are thrilled to begin sharing several brief accounts of...