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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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Influence the World for Christ

July 25, 2026

Influence the World for Christ The Rise of Social Media Influencers The popularity of social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube has caused our world to be obsessed with fame. Many teens and adults quietly (or not so quietly) dream of becoming famous, “going viral”, and reaching others with their message. This cultural shift…

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Abide with Me is a hymn that deals with comfort and help for the weary and fearful believer. It was written by a pastor and Scotsman named Henry Francis Lyte.

Hymn History: Abide With Me

By Micah Hendry | July 13, 2022
"But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry...
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By Scott Pauley | July 12, 2022
Dreams. Opportunity. Favor. Power. Blessings. Purpose. Jealousy. Conflict. Betrayal. Temptation. Prison. Difficulty. All of this and much more is found in the story of Joseph....
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5 Lessons I’ve Learned

By Scott Pauley | July 9, 2022
(The following article is by Chase Whitten. He is now serving as an associate evangelist with ETJ and assisting with a number of gospel projects....
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Comfort in Troubling Times

By Scott Pauley | July 7, 2022
Do you have a favorite psalm? The psalm I hear most often referred to is Psalm 23. Unfortunately, it has become so associated with funerals...
James Black thought about how sad it was when they called Bessie’s name at the young people’s meeting and she was not there. When James reached his home, all of a sudden, like a dayspring, the first stanza of When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder came in full.

Hymn History: When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder

By Guest Author | July 6, 2022
“And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book...
With tears in his eyes, Moody said said: "Sankey, where did you get that hymn? I never heard the like of it in my life." I was also moved to tears and arose and replied: "Mr. Moody, that's the hymn I read to you yesterday on the train, which you did not hear." Then Mr. Moody raised his hand and pronounced the benediction, and the meeting closed. Thus "The Ninety and Nine” was born." Image to lead to and audio and written account of this hymn history

Hymn History: The Ninety and Nine

By Micah Hendry | June 29, 2022
How think ye? if a man have an hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine,...
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No Substitute for Faithfulness

By Scott Pauley | June 28, 2022
This week I have been speaking in a church in south Georgia. (Let me say that I am grateful it is not an outdoor meeting...
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Mr. Eternity

By Scott Pauley | June 25, 2022
Several years ago I heard the story of Australian, Arthur Stace. During a visit to Sydney I was able to verify the legitimacy of the...
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Hymn History: Blest Be the Tie the Binds

By Micah Hendry | June 22, 2022
"Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!  It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that...
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The Newest Member of our ETJ Team

By Scott Pauley | June 21, 2022
One of the divine designs in ministry is that we are to labor alongside one another. God gave Moses a Joshua and Elijah an Elisha....
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What in the World Is Going On?!?

By Scott Pauley | June 18, 2022
Have you noticed? It seems the whole world is "out of sync" and people everywhere have gone crazy! At times like these people reveal what...
NEAR TO THE HEART OF GOD

Hymn History: Near to the Heart of God

By Micah Hendry | June 15, 2022
“The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.“ – Psalm 145:18 We are thrilled to...

My Hero Behind the Scenes

By Scott Pauley | June 13, 2022
The greatest heroes often work behind the scenes. They labor where others cannot see and carry burdens when no one else knows. I am increasingly...
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When Life Brings Us to Our Knees

By Scott Pauley | June 10, 2022
Have you ever been so weak, so weary, so wounded that your legs gave out? You did not even have strength to stand up! Occasionally,...
Hymn History: Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know "Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know" was written by Lela Long after she heard about a medical missionary to China and one of his patients… Read the hymn history here

Hymn History: Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know

By Guest Author | June 8, 2022
Hymn History: Jesus Is the Sweetest Name I Know “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every...
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What was He Thinking?

By Scott Pauley | June 7, 2022
The only way that we can truly know what another person is thinking is through their words. Words are an expression of the mind. In...
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Help for Your Family This Summer

By Scott Pauley | June 3, 2022
Days are longer, schedules are different, and young people have more free time. Summer is the perfect season to give extra attention to your family....
He Lives

Hymn History: He Lives

By Micah Hendry | June 1, 2022
"And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the...
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