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.

Latest Post

you can know you are saved. Study of 1 John.

You Can Know!

There are many things I do not know. I do not know what Washington will do tomorrow. I do not know what Wall Street will do this week. I do not know what world governments will do this year. Life is full of unknowns, and the most troubling are the ones that affect you personally.…

1912-07-A-Vision-for-Our-Town-SLIDE-768x492

Take Your Town For Christ!

Do you love your hometown? Who will reach your town, your Jerusalem for Jesus? Today we meet with pastors from around our region for a...
Small-Square_Enjoying-the-Journey-768x738 (1)

The Danger Of Discontent

A friend remarked to me recently that men often struggle with discontentment. It is one of the deceiver's ways of leading us to things that...
1911-25-Life-Verses-SLIDE-768x492

Do You Have A Life Verse?

Recently God has used a Bible verse in my life in such a profound way that I have chosen it as my "second half verse."...
eric-rothermel-FoKO4DpXamQ-unsplash-768x514

DECEMBER: A Month For Divine Appointments

December?!? Yesterday was the first day of the month and we are now in the last month of the year. Spiritually speaking, this is not...
8D13F749-3BBA-4E8A-9ACE-E2CAD6DBE1DB-768x432

Today Is The Deadline!

We are so excited about the Conference On Revival And Evangelism (CORE) , January 7-9, 2020. This is a powerful way to begin a new...
priscilla-du-preez-bJPn27RFg0Y-unsplash-768x512

Thanksgiving Meditations

Through the years I have written a number of brief articles on the subject of gratitude. From time to time we all must be reminded...
kelly-sikkema-fvpgfw3IF1w-unsplash-768x512

Thank you.

Happy Thanksgiving from the Pauley family! We are truly grateful to God for all of you who pray for us and continue to encourage us...
aron-visuals-BXOXnQ26B7o-unsplash-768x512

No Substitute For Time

We are fast approaching the season of the year where vast sums of money will be spent on things. More stuff. Newer stuff. Nicer stuff....
Pulpit-Discipleship-768x350 (1)

4 Suggestions For Preachers

Augustus Toplady, author of the great hymn “Rock Of Ages,” was twenty-eight years old when he spent an afternoon in London with an older preacher...
1905-13-Journey-Through-the-Land-of-the-Bible-SLIDE_V2-768x492

Come, Go With Us!

In just over a year we will be hosting a special Bible study tour in the land of the Bible. If you have ever wanted...
1806-08-Stephen-Baghdad-Trip_0455_1400px-768x494

Would You Help Us?

Rarely do I post anything on a Saturday night but this is special. On Tuesday one of my dearest friends and fellow laborers is leaving...
nick-fewings-mz1rMariQ7w-unsplash-768x512

What We Miss While We Are Looking At Our Phones

Have you noticed? Everyone is looking at their mobile device...constantly! In the grocery store. Around the dinner table. Driving down the road. Walking through town....
inga-gezalian-Wnler_kasvc-unsplash-768x1024

What Do You See When You Look In The Mirror?

The Word of God is an amazing book. Only through its divine lens do we begin to see clearly. Without it our view of reality...
1911-6-Main-Slide_Enjoying-the-Journey-To-Do-List-SLIDE-v3-768x492

New Podcast Series!

Today we conclude our podcast series on "What The Bible Says..." I am more convinced than ever that this is a day where we must...
sixteen-miles-out-isZ8eLzCcuU-unsplash

The Danger Of Being Around Good People

I often hear it said, “They are good people.” This is a subjective statement, of course, because it is filtered by the person’s standard of...
question-mark-909830_1280-768x769

A Question For The Week: How May I Help You?

It is a question that we hear frequently by those who are serving us in some way.  Perhaps it is a question that too often we...
samantha-gades-N1CZNuM_Fd8-unsplash-768x513

Marriage And Friendship

This week Tammy and I are speaking at two different couples’ retreats. It is wonderful just to be together and a privilege to invest in...
12502-Main-Slide_Bible-Preaching-768x492

Our November Schedule

As I write these words I am sitting in my study on a beautiful fall day, overwhelmed with the goodness and faithfulness of my Lord....