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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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A journey through Micah reveals the Faithful King, and lets us know what the Lord requires from us as we live to serve Him.

Journey Through Micah

Journey Through Micah In the 1950s, the Quakers coined an expression. Maybe you have heard it: “speaking truth to power.” We sometimes hear this phrase in different contexts, such as in the news. Perhaps you have heard that phrase recently. It is interesting how things come back around. There is a resurgence of certain ideas…

“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) What does this verse really teach?

What Does It Mean to “Train Up A Child…”?

How can we "train up a child in the way he should go"? “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when...
One exciting new door for Enjoying the Journey is reaching Spanish speaking people through the translation of Enjoying the Journey resources.

“Enjoying the Journey” in Spanish

We are so grateful for the many open doors God has given this ministry recently. One exciting door is reaching Spanish-speaking people through the translation...
View from the top of Mount Carmel from near the likely spot where Elijah faced down the false prophets. The mountain gives affords amazing views of the Jezreel Valley. Photo by John Buckner

Mount Carmel

Mount Carmel in the Bible “Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and...
Here is some good advice for evangelism and practical counsel from mature evangelist Larry Clayton. He has faithfully served the Lord for over 70 years.

Good Advice for Evangelism

Good Advice for Evangelism In 2023, at the Southwide Baptist Fellowship it was our privilege to honor three faithful gospel workers: Dr. Don Sisk, Dr....
The great wisdom of God, the true “sophia”(Greek for "wisdom") is “pure”(chaste and clean),“peaceable”(beneficial and health-giving), “gentle” (appropriate and patient); it is full of good works, true, genuine, approachable and attainable. Image showing the best wisdom as the wisdom of God that is found in the Bible

The Wisdom of God by Johnny Pope

The Wisdom of God We all need wisdom! The Bible says, “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get...
Journey through Luke, the longest book of the New Testament. Containing 1,151 verses, Luke gives the most comprehensive view of the life and ministry of Christ.

Journey Through Luke

Journey Through the Gospel According to Luke We are going to the doctor. This medical doctor became a missionary. Perhaps you've heard of him? He's...
Gerar is known today as Tel Haror, and has been excavated repeatedly. Among the finds are a temple dedicated to pagan animal sacrifices. In ancient times Gerar was an important point on the road that ran from Beersheba to Gaza on the coast. Photo by John Buckner. In Genesis 20, Abraham lies in Gerar by saying Sarah was his sister, not his wife. In contrast, the heathen Abimelech behaves with dignity.

Abraham Lies in Gerar 

“And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar. And Abraham said of Sarah his...
7 Truths to Overcome Boredom As A Believer, 7 Truths to Overcome Boredom and Walk with God

7 Truths to Overcome Boredom As A Believer

We live each day between two extremes. On one hand we fight the danger of idleness; on the other, the danger of busyness. Someone once...
Creation

Divine Friendship

Divine Friendship “A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly” (Proverbs 18:24). “And the LORD spake unto Moses face to face, as a man...
The iconic overlook on the Greek island of Santorini. All of the water in view fills the ancient caldera of an extinct volcano. When it erupted it caused the residents of Santorini, and of nearby Crete, biblical Caphtor, to flee and invade along the coasts of the Levant. They and their descendants were called the Philistines. Photo by John Buckner The eruption of Santorini set in motion events that led to the Israelites conquering Canaan far to the east, and to Jesus being called the Son of David.  

Santorini and the Bible

Santorini and the Philistines “Because of the day that cometh to spoil all the Philistines, and to cut off from Tyrus and Zidon every helper...
God has designed it that friendship itself is a ministry - a ministry that the minister cannot live without.

The Ministry of Friendship

The best friends are praying friends…friends who tell you what you need to hear…friends who want you to have a good day when you stand...
Troubles come. Difficulties arise. Arguments pop up. The challenge for Christian Married Couples is Dealing with Difficult Days correctly. Image depicting a challenge in marriage.

For Married Couples: Dealing with Difficult Days

For Married Couples: Dealing with Difficult Days Marriage is fun. But not all the time. Newlyweds rarely think of this when they say, "for better...
The greatest illustration for grief is a wound. Whatever stage of the journey you are in, come to God. Bring your wounds of grief to the great Physician. Here are some Bible truths for those who have a broken heart due to the loss of a loved one. This article contains helpful truth from the Bible for believers who were grieving after suffering loss.

Wounds of Grief: Bible Truth for Broken Hearts

The greatest illustration of grief is a wound. Wounds vary in severity. Wounds heal differently. Different injuries leave different scars. Generally, there is a sudden...
Ecclesiastes is one of the most sobering books ever penned. King Solomon wrote it. The Message of Ecclesiastes: LIFE IS NOT A GAME! Scott Paul devotional study of Ecclesiastes, this is what Ecclesiastes means

The Game of Life

The Game of Life In 1840, Milton Bradley invented a game that, after several reiterations, is still in existence: The Game of Life. Its original...
God's name is not found in Esther, but His hand is unmistakable! He used a man named Mordecai and woman named Esther. Journey through Esther...

Journey Through Esther

Journey Through Esther The name of God is not found in this book, but His hand is unmistakable! In one of the most difficult situations,...
A New ETJ Podcast! Traveler’s Tales will share stirring stories of God’s faithfulness. Amazing hymn histories, great Christians you should know, fascinating tales from places around the world, and much more will be shared on this new weekly broadcast.

A New ETJ Podcast!

Traveler’s Tales It has been humbling and so very encouraging to meet Enjoying the Journey podcast listeners everywhere that we travel. Every week we hear from faithful...
The King's Game, with some of the markings explained. All of the markings are on a single flagstone. I would add to the information presented here that the scorpion was the emblem of the Praetorian Guard, the most elite unit of the Roman Army. Mark says that they took Jesus to the Praetorium, the Praetorian headquarters. Photo by John Buckner. The Game of Kings from he Bible, ancient time games, game at the cross, Roman games

The King’s Game 

The King’s Game  “And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. And they clothed him...
Your Habits: Routine or Rut? Break the routine that has become a rut. Build routines that will keep you on the highway of holiness and the pathway of wisdom.

Your Habits: Routine or Rut?

Life is full of routine. This does not mean that days are dull and uneventful! It is often in the routines of life that God...