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…

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7 Ways to Show Kindness Today

Rush Limbaugh died today. He was one of the most loved and hated men in America, like so many who hold strong positions on anything....
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More To Come

Are you worn down? Nerves on edge? Wondering what is coming next? These have been challenging days for so many, but we should not be...
Image the book, The Need of Our Nation by Scott Pauley. God’s Word has the answer to the dilemmas of every age. Truth transcends all language, time, and cultural bounds. In the following Bible meditations, found throughout the Old and New Testaments, the Holy Spirit speaks to the deepest needs of men and nations. There are no social, moral, economic or political solutions to a spiritual problem. The hope of a nation is in what God is able to do, and the need of a nation is for people who know how to pray. There is hope! This booklet will be a great encouragement to those who are troubled about the condition of our nation and is a powerful reminder that the great need of our day is the spiritual awakening of God’s people. This booklet is a great resource for: Gifts for patriotic services Sunday schools Bible studies Prayer groups

News About A New Booklet!

Have you wondered in recent weeks what more you can do for your country? On this President's Day I am excited to announce the publication...
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Living in Love

This morning Tammy and I had the joy of participating in a special couple's brunch and marriage seminar. Like many other holidays, Valentine's Day provides...
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When We Are Blessed…

Blessed people often become the most rebellious. If you don't believe me, look at God's chosen people, the nation of Israel. When we are full...
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Thanks for Your Patience!

A little over a month ago we sold out of the hardback edition of Revival Praying. I am truly grateful to God for the reception...
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The Gospel Answer to Racial Prejudice

Born in the 1970's, I just missed the civil rights movement of the previous decade. My friends and I read about the injustices and racial...
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Preachers Need Preaching Too!

It was only after I went into full time evangelism that I began to appreciate how much good preaching I had been privileged to listen...
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7 Rules for Getting More Done

I am happy that in the early years of my life and ministry I was put in a position where there was more to get...
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What We Really Need

We are one month into the new year! How are your resolutions holding up? I am not a critic of resolutions; they have very often...
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God’s Word and Work – A Look Ahead

Every year that I can remember my dad has conducted a special meeting at the beginning of the year for those who labor in our...
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The Next Leg of the Race

Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Each phase of the race is both distinct and essential to the whole. We have begun, in many...
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4 Stages In A Prayer Meeting

Recently I saw where a prominent Christian leader suggested that perhaps this would be a good time for churches to begin having prayer meetings again....
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What Does GOD Think of Abortion?

Yesterday was the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. In less than a half a century over 61 million babies have been put to death...
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The Scariest Job In the World

Every job has its drawbacks and even its dangers. But, what is the scariest job in the world? It is a job that many of...
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Three Thoughts for Christian Citizens

What is Your Citizenship? All Christians have a dual citizenship. We are temporary, earthly citizens of the nation where God has providentially allowed us to...
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Lessons Learned On A Walk Through the Woods

Henry Drummond who wrote the classic work on 1 Corinthians 13, The Greatest Thing In The World, was a naturalist. He believed that every spiritual...
In this Enjoying the Journey series, we take a devotional verse-by-verse study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. The King is Coming again! A picture that illustrates teaching on the book of revelation. Scott Pauley teaching of the Book of Revelation

Revelation: The King Is Coming!

What are you expecting to happen next in our world? Every day brings new challenges and changing circumstances. I cannot tell you what governments will...