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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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Image of a hand on a casket for an article on Ecclesiastes reveals lessons learned at the funeral. Not the nursery or the wedding ceremony, but at the graveyard, in seasons of mourning.

Lessons Learned At the Funeral

November 15, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article is a modified transcript of a recent message by Scott Pauley. The timeframe was soon after the public assassination of Charlie Kirk. In it, Scott delves into the eternal truths of Ecclesiastes 7. We trust it will stir and encourage your heart.  Lessons Learned At the Funeral  Ecclesiastes is a book…

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A Rendering of an ancient alabaster box of ointment of spikenard very precious. When Mary broke the alabaster box and the ointment dispersed; Mary offered the container and its contents; she gave it all! It is never a waste.

It’s Never a Waste by Dr. Bob Sanders

By Guest Author | May 1, 2025
Mark 14:3-5 “And being in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at meat, there came a woman having an alabaster...
Encouragement for Single Adults: God is not finished with you. Keep moving forward with the Lord, and you will find all He has prepared for you.

Encouragement for Single Adults

By Scott Pauley | April 26, 2025
Encouragement for Single Adults For a time in our ministry, Tammy and I had the privilege of working in the single adult department of our...
ETJ Co-laborers

Co-laborers for Christ

By Scott Pauley | April 23, 2025
God has given His people a big work to do, and each of us have our own assignment from headquarters. Only the judgment seat of...
Sorek Valley, The name Sorek is believed to come from the name of a grape variety, the noble vine. Photo by John Buckner

Samson and The Sorek Valley

By John Buckner | April 16, 2025
Up and Down in the Sorek Valley  “And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the valley of Sorek, whose name was...
Mathematically, it is impossible that one man could fulfill so many unique prophecies, many of which were related to the actions of others toward him. How can you orchestrate your death in such a specific manner i.e. By crucifixion (not invented) between criminals, being given vinegar to drink while dying, being killed at the hands of the Gentiles, after being betrayed by your dear friend? These are a fraction of the hundreds of such prophecies Jesus fulfilled. It is only possible if that Man was the God-man - Jesus Christ. Our Approach The prophecies in our list are many of those connected to the circumstances, surroundings, characteristics, events, manners, and traits that the Lord Jesus fulfilled during His earthly ministry. It is by no means comprehensive but serves as a reference and devotional guide to those seeking the Lord Jesus. Types and figures have been omitted, for they are woven throughout the entirety of Scripture. Truly, every part of the Written Word points to the Word made flesh, Who dwelt among us (John 1:14). We trust this list of 55 prophecies about the first coming of Christ will serve to demonstrate the total confidence you can have that Jesus is the Messiah, the Redeemer, The Son of God.

55 Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled 

By Micah Hendry | April 14, 2025
“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.” (John 5:39) For the skeptic,...
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Expository Preaching Is Not Enough

By Scott Pauley | April 11, 2025
"Expository Preaching Is Not Enough" In this age of information, we need more Bible exposition. Men know more today and understand less because knowledge and...
God’s Work Is Worldwide. Even if we do not know of it, or see it. Do not be discouraged at the size of the task before us. We are not alone.

God’s Work Is Worldwide 

By John Buckner | April 8, 2025
God’s Work Is Worldwide  “After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people,...
God used Nehemiah's leadership to rebuild the ruined walls of Jerusalem. In just 52 days, they were completely restored. Begin Your Journey Through Nehemiah with this devotional overview by Scott Pauley and Enjoying the Journey. Picture of Nehemiah in the Bible.

Journey Through Nehemiah

By Scott Pauley | April 7, 2025
Overview: There is work to do in our homes, churches, and nation. Sin's work is destruction; God's work is construction. In Nehemiah, we learn the...
In a world of questions and confusion, You Can Know! Study the 23 Birthmarks of the Believers and find Bible assurance from 1 John.

You Can Know!

By Scott Pauley | March 27, 2025
Full Audio Series: There are many things I do not know. I cannot predict what Washington will do tomorrow. We do not know what Wall...
God has provided a way for every believer to help: pray for the grieving. Here are 20 Bible Prayers for the grieving to help you begin...

20 Ways to Pray for the Grieving

By Micah Hendry | March 18, 2025
How to Pray for the Grieving Every time we hear of the passing of a loved one, there is an overwhelming sense of inadequacy and...
Sunday evening and midweek meetings of the local church have fallen on hard times. In many places, they are comprised of a few people scattered in a mostly empty auditorium or huddled together in a small room. Dwindling congregations in the midst of an ever exploding world population. Where is everyone?

What Happened to Evening Church Meetings?

By Scott Pauley | March 17, 2025
What Happened to Evening Church Meetings? Sunday evening and midweek meetings of the local church have fallen on hard times. In many places, they are...
The remains of the Roman amphitheater in Durres, Albania. By tradition, Paul preached here in the city of Durres when he came to Illyricum. We know from Acts that Paul liked to go where the crowds were so he could conceivably have preached right here. Photo by John Buckner

Illyricum

By John Buckner | March 13, 2025
“Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully...
What Exodus is to the Old Testament, Romans is to the New Testament - It is a revelation of what it means to be redeemed.

Journey Through Exodus

By Scott Pauley | March 12, 2025
Listen to An Overview of Exodus Journey Through Exodus “Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it. Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. Redeemed through...
Stoning of Stephen

The Stoning of Stephen 

By John Buckner | March 5, 2025
The Stoning of Stephen  “And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's...
The Voice: Our ETJ Host and A Brand New Podcast Announcement!, Greg Dowdy

The Voice: Our ETJ Host and A Brand New Podcast Announcement!

By Scott Pauley | February 28, 2025
Pastor Greg Dowdy With some regularity, I am asked about the host on each of our Enjoying the Journey broadcasts. The “voice” that you hear...
Salamis, Salamis was the first stop for the evangelists Barnabas and Saul on their first missionary journey.

Salamis 

By John Buckner | February 26, 2025
Salamis  “So they, being sent forth by the Holy Ghost, departed unto Seleucia; and from thence they sailed to Cyprus. And when they were at Salamis,...
Here are 7 Ingredients for Fruitful Bible Study. This is not a formula. Divine revelation cannot be reduced to man’s equations.

7 Ingredients for Fruitful Bible Study

By Scott Pauley | February 24, 2025
7 Ingredients for Fruitful Bible Study Bible sales have soared in recent days. Though the Bible has historically led book sales worldwide, there is a...
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Partnering with Pastors

By Scott Pauley | February 20, 2025
Partnering with Pastors Evangelists and Pastors have different assignments but they are in the same ministry. Ephesians 4 says that God gave “some, evangelists; and...
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