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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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Divine Design: The Heart-Tongue Connection

Divine Design: The Heart-Tongue Connection “If we had a creator, I would have to say that the creator is pretty stupid.” That quote was recently made by a celebrity astrophysicist. What an insulting statement! I admit, I did not even like repeating that statement in written form, much less saying it with authority as he…

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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...
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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...
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The Story Behind the Songs

Every song has a story. Many times those stories are known only to God, but songs are an expression of the emotions and experiences of...
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What Will This Year Hold?

Some "woke" theologians have decided of late to criticize the well-known commentator Matthew Henry. While there are some things I would not fully agree with...
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New Bible App Plan!

"Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not." (Psalm 17:5) We are firm believers in the power of God's Word. Enjoying...
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The Miracles of Christ | Study Guide

The Miracles of Christ | Study Guide In difficult days and facing dire circumstances, it is always good to remind ourselves that God is greater...
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Christ Is Enough.

In the face of physical pain, financial hardship, emotional distress, and spiritual conflict there is one truth that always brings faith and courage: Christ is...
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“Her Mother and I.”

"Who gives this woman to be married to this man?" I have asked this question as a minister - but today, as a father, I...
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5 Pieces of Advice I Was Given

5 Pieces of Advice I Was Given In nearly twenty years of serving on a church staff, I sat in hundreds of staff meetings and...
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ETJ Beginning Its 5th Year!

As I sit alone in my study recording daily broadcasts I am always conscious that people I will never see will listen to them. We...
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Days, Years, and Our 2022 Schedule

Welcome to 2022! Moses wrote that "we spend our years as a tale that is told" and today we have begun another chapter in that...
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2 Resources for More Bible Preaching

“…they that were scattered abroad went every where preaching the word.” (Acts 8:4) If ever there was a time for more preaching, it is now....
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Takeoff and Landing

Air travel has become more than a luxury for our mobile society. It has, for many, become a necessity to business and commerce. Like the...
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Selah | Hitting the Pause Button

Selah | Hitting the Pause Button There are moments when we all need to hit the pause button. Life races on and, if we are...
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An Important Christmas Message

Jesus came. He came to earth. He came to sinful humanity. He came to a people that would reject Him. He came to seek and...
When people speak about Christ coming to earth, the first time they usually talk about HOW He came. But the great emphasis of Scripture is on WHY He came! In this series, we examine the purpose statements found throughout the gospel records. Each of them helps us to understand more about Jesus. Audio Series by Scott Pauley on Why Jesus Came

Why Jesus Came

When people speak about Christ coming to earth, the first time they usually talk about HOW He came. But the great emphasis of Scripture is...