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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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Great Expectations

Great Expectations

August 14, 2026

Great Expectations Charles Dickens’ classic novel Great Expectations is on my Kindle. I must confess that I have read and stopped reading the story several times through the years. It is a strange book. Pip, the young orphan in the tale, provides insight into the ambition of the human heart. We all have it. Great expectations.…

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Ephesians 6 reminds us that there are many in this world who are exercising their authority under the authority of Satan. We live in time, yet God is eternal. In time, when human justice fails, God's justice will prevail in eternity. Supreme court building with phrase Equal Justice Under Law carved into it.

How to Respond When Human Justice Fails

By Micah Hendry | February 12, 2026
Equal Justice Under the Law Above the Supreme Court building in the United States, a beautiful inscription reads: “Equal Justice Under Law.” It is etched...
Lamentations

Journey Through Lamentations

By Scott Pauley | February 10, 2026
Journey Through Lamentations The old radio commentator, Paul Harvey, could tell a story like no one could tell a story. And then, right in the...
People across the nation are dealing with their own version of winter and the effects that it has on them. Here are 7 Suggestions for Dealing with the Winter “Blues”

7 Suggestions for Dealing with the Winter “Blues”

By Scott Pauley | February 6, 2026
Winter brings with it the beauty of fresh falling snow…and sometimes the drudgery of shorter days and cold nights. As a child, I loved winter...
A journey through Song of Solomon will show us the love of God, marital and spiritual intimacy, and God's desire for union with us. Overview of the Song of Solomon inthe Bible and resources related to this book of the Bible.

Journey Through Song of Solomon

By Scott Pauley | February 4, 2026
Journey Through Song of Solomon The Bible is the greatest love story on earth. There is no love story like the story of God's love...
We find in the journey through Proverbs one of the most practical books in the Bible. This book tells us how to live as Christians. Read this overview of Proverbs and find related Bible studies

Journey Through Proverbs

By Scott Pauley | February 2, 2026
 Journey Through Proverbs Many years ago, someone told me, “A proverb a day keeps the devil away.” While I am not sure that is entirely...
Rainbow over the northern end of the Sea of Galilee on a rainy winter day. It was amazing to see this symbol of Christ, and His peace, in Galilee where He lived on earth. Photo by John Buckner

The Rainbow in Scripture

By John Buckner | January 30, 2026
“And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you,...
The world around us and the conscience within us both point to the same truth -- the existence of God. Share this truth with someone today.

The Existence of God

By Michael Pack | January 27, 2026
One of the fundamental truths that mankind has struggled to grasp is the existence of God. A 2023 Ipsos poll of 26 countries revealed that...
Journey through 2 Chronicles shows man's failure and God's faithfulness. God reminds the people of their past and His plans for their future. This image illustrates some the what occured in 2 Chronicles and leads to an overview of that book of the Bible

Journey Through 2 Chronicles

By Scott Pauley | January 26, 2026
Journey Through 2 Chronicles Our journey now takes us through 2 Chronicles. We view life in terms ofthe past, the present, and the future. With...
Church in the snow

12 Ways to Make the Most of Online Meetings

By Scott Pauley | January 24, 2026
12 Ways to Make the Most of Online Meetings About 30 states will be grappling with the effects of a major winter storm in the...
A journey through 1 Chronicles reveals a message of hope. Chronicles is about Christ, the One who should be reigning in your heart. this image is a depiction of an ancient building as it relates to the Bible and leads to an article overviewing 1 Chronicles.

Journey Through 1 Chronicles

By Scott Pauley | January 22, 2026
Journey Through 1 Chronicles The Book of 1 Chronicles chronicles for us perhaps the longest span of any book of the Bible. For example, the...
Denominationalism is Dying. There are more people connected to nondenominational churches than the two largest Protestant denominations - the Southern Baptist Convention and the United Methodist Church - combined!

Denominationalism is Dying

By Scott Pauley | January 20, 2026
CBS News has reported several times in recent months on the rise of nondenominational churches. They cite professor and researcher Ryan Burge, who records that...
Children in Foster care are, by definition, outsiders. They enter homes that are not their own. They arrive without history, familiarity, or trust. They are brought near not because they earned a place, but because someone opened the door. It is a vivid illustration of the gospel.

“Foster Care, Adoption, and the Gospel” by Dave Delaney

By Guest Author | January 19, 2026
Foster Care, Adoption, and the Gospel Before our little girls ever walked through our front door, before they ever smiled up at Amanda, called her...
A journey through 1 Peter shows that in trials there is triumph. We should follow in the steps of the suffering Savior, Jesus Christ. This image depicts suffering and is related to an article that overviews the book of 1 Peter in the Bible.

Journey through 1 Peter

By Scott Pauley | January 12, 2026
Journey Through 1 Peter In the United States, we know very little about real persecution. Yet, around the world, at this very present hour, millions...
A journey through Isaiah shows us the problem of sin and God's judgment, and the promise of hope in the messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ. This picture of the lamb links to an article about the Book of Isaiah in the Bible because Christ is described as a Lamb in Isaiah 53, which is just one of any propheceis Chirst fulfilled from the prophet Isaiah.

Journey Through Isaiah

By Scott Pauley | January 9, 2026
Journey Through Isaiah What if I could show you one book of the Bible that is, in a very real sense, the Bible in miniature,...
Image depicting David and Goliath with David using His sling. Slings are not a child’s toy, as is sometimes portrayed. Slingers were an integral part of ancient armies. David is a classic example of someone who battled with an ancient sling

Ancient Slings 

By John Buckner | January 7, 2026
“And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I...
Ten years ago my family and I entered full-time evangelism. It has been an adventure. Here are 10 Things God Has Taught Me In the First 10 Years of Evangelism:

10 Things God Has Taught Me In the First 10 Years of Evangelism

By Scott Pauley | January 6, 2026
A decade of life seems to go so quickly, even more so when you are in itinerant work. “Just passing through” becomes a living reality!...
John reminds them of the season of confidence, the source of confidence, and the supplication of confidence. Together, they help establish Confident Christianity!

Confident Christianity by Bob Sanders

By Guest Author | January 5, 2026
Confident Christianity I John 5:13-17 “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may...
Matthew Henry recorded many of his deepest prayers and thoughts in a personal diary. Below are four of those entries from multiple years on New Year’s Day.

The New Year’s Prayers of Matthew Henry

By Scott Pauley | January 1, 2026
We know Matthew Henry as a man of the Word. His expositions of Scripture continue to help generations of Bible students. But it is the...
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