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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 1 John reveals our place in the family of God, how we can have assurance, and that our joy is rooted in Christ.

Journey through 1 John

December 12, 2025

Journey Through 1 John Five men in the New Testament bear the name John. The name means “Jehovah is gracious,” but one of them seems to stand head and shoulders above all the rest. Before he became a disciple, he was a fisherman. He was actually a cousin of the Lord Jesus Christ. Their mothers…

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The moral of the story was that if Ali Hafed had simply stayed home and worked in his own garden he would have found Acres of Diamonds.

Acres of Diamonds

By Scott Pauley | July 25, 2025
"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food...
Mustard Seeds and Mulberries. Jesus used the black mulberry tree to warn against resentment. When it comes, asking Christ for help in faith (as a Mustard Seed) will uproot it.

Mustard Seeds and Mulberries

By John Buckner | July 19, 2025
Mustard Seeds and Mulberries “Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.And if he trespass...
Working through Your Weariness is often necessary. Even the best workers get tired. Jesus did. In His perfect humanity, He still grew weary.

Working through Your Weariness

By Scott Pauley | July 14, 2025
I thank God for Christian workers who are diligently seeking to pass God's Word and work on to another generation. Yet, even the best workers...
Why go to church? Let’s study the example of the early church in the New Testament. Here Are 8 Bible Reasons We Go To Church...

Why the Church Assembles

By Scott Pauley | July 12, 2025
Why Should Believers Assemble with the Church? In our day the church is being minimized and marginalized by society. Satan and his minions are on...
“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…”?

By Scott Pauley | July 11, 2025
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

By Micah Hendry | July 9, 2025
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

By John Buckner | July 8, 2025
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

By Scott Pauley | July 2, 2025
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

By Guest Author | July 1, 2025
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

By Scott Pauley | June 27, 2025
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 

By John Buckner | June 25, 2025
“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

By Scott Pauley | June 24, 2025
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...
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Divine Friendship

By Guest Author | June 17, 2025
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

By John Buckner | June 16, 2025
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

By Scott Pauley | June 14, 2025
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

By Scott Pauley | June 11, 2025
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

By Micah Hendry | June 10, 2025
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

By Scott Pauley | June 6, 2025
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...
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