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.

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The altar of sacrifice in front of the holy of holies in Arad. Even though it is a smaller imitation, the temple here gives the visitor an idea of how the Temple in Jerusalem appeared.

Photo by John Buckner

Mixed Worship at Arad 

“And when king Arad the Canaanite, which dwelt in the south, heard tell that Israel came by the way of the spies; then he fought against Israel, and took some of them prisoners. And Israel vowed a vow unto the Lord, and said, If thou wilt indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will…

Some Thoughts On Our Recent Campaign

It is a joy to be home for a couple of days after a busy season of meetings. Just a few days ago we conducted...
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Our May Itinerary

Forgive me! Over the last few weeks I have heard from many of you who regularly read the blog and pray for us. The month...
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Revival of Bible Reading Bookmark – 7 Suggestions for Getting the Most from God’s Word

Each month this year we are offering a free resource to help encourage Christians and churches. These tools are designed to encourage prayer, Bible reading,...
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From Our Home to Yours

I have just returned home from several meetings. The Lord is blessing and we are grateful to be in His work. Over the last few...

Family Vacations

In a few weeks school will be out and summer will be in full swing. This is the time of year that young people (and...

An Open Letter About Our May Campaign

We are quickly approaching an exciting 4 day campaign in May. Please help us pray and share this important information. Below I am posting an...
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“The Secret of Guidance” by F.B. Meyer

Are you facing any decision right now? In need of guidance? Searching for direction? Almost two years ago I came to a crossroad in my...

10 Suggestions for Those Who Work With Youth

Thank God for faithful youth workers. While raising our children I realized more than ever that no one raises their children alone. My wife and...
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Our April Itinerary

The last few days of March will be very busy. We are excited about the opportunities before us in April. Only the Lord knows how long...

One Thing I Do Not Do With Social Media

Some time ago a friend said to me, "Do you ever have a bad day?" I laughed. Of course, we all have bad days. When...

Preparing for the Go Reach America Campaign

In two months we will conduct a very special campaign in the Tri-Cities region of Bristol, Kingsport, and Johnson City, Tennessee. 17 sponsoring churches are...
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Praying for the Preacher

In January we began offering a free downloadable resource each month. (If you missed the first one, a 30 day prayer guide, you may access...

A Special Announcement to Our Friends!

It is a great joy to announce the release of a writing project I have been working on for some time. The burden on my heart...

Do This Today for the President of the United States

In my office at home is a bust of my favorite U.S. President. Since I was a boy I have admired the strength and gentleness...

Making the Most of the Evening Hours

Through the years I have written a number of things about making the most of the mornings. (You may read several articles about how to begin...
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Our March Itinerary and Update

It is a joy to be home for a few days with the family. Preparations are being made for busy days ahead. We covet your prayers...

The Power of A Small Church

Our generation is mesmerized by mega churches. As I have had the privilege to be in churches of all sizes, the words of my mentor,...
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Think First!

As children we were always instructed to think before we speak. Now, with children of my own, I realize that this is good advice for...