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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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"You do not need to be famous to be faithful. God does not measure our labor by size but by its sort (1 Corinthians 3:5-14). The lives of Aquila and Priscilla teach us what a difference a couple can make by committing their lives to the work of God."

Who Were Aquila and Priscilla?

Who Were Aquila and Priscilla? There are many famous names in Scripture: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Deborah, David, Solomon, Esther, Daniel, and others. Yet, few know much about Aquila and Priscilla. However, God used this wonderful couple in an eternal way in the early church. The first time we meet Aquila, and his wife…

How to Keep Yourself Stirred, spiritual stirring, How to stay stirred

How to Keep Yourself Stirred

How to Keep Yourself Stirred One of the hardest things in serving the Lord is keeping your own heart stirred about the work you have...
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We Need More Evangelists!

We do not need more sermonizers, organizers, and motivators. We need more evangelists. Not just the kind who travel from place to place preaching in...
What I Have Learned in Evangelism. Evangelism tips. Don't choose a sermon - find God's message. Be prepared for spiritual attacks. Make time to read, study, and meditate on Scripture...

What I Have Learned in My First Year of Evangelism

What I Have Learned in My First Year of Evangelism It has been a privilege this week to take part in a special conference on revival...
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Seven Tips for Bible Reading

I often hear wonderful messages on the subject of reading the Word of God. The Scriptures are so wonderful! We may grow stale, but the...
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Our January 2017 Itinerary

This morning I preached the first meeting of the new year. The Lord's Word and Spirit was so very precious. Only God knows how many...

How to Make the Most of the New Year

A special hour-glass sits on the desk in my study. It was a gift from my family and means a great deal to me. It actually...

6 Things to Do in the Last 6 Days of the Year

The final week of the year is perhaps the strangest week of the year. It is like living in limbo. One year seems all but...

Missing Messiah

While preaching recently in the beautiful state of Connecticut I was driven through several old cemeteries. Very old. It was fascinating to see markers going...
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Quiet in A Noisy World

This is a busy time of the year. It seems that every season has become a hectic one! So much noise. Beneath the surface our...

3 Christmas Traditions

We all have them. At times they must be adjusted, but always they live in our memory. Traditions held with family and friends. Fixed reference...

A Christmas Letter from the Writer of Amazing Grace

You will be tempted not to finish reading this post. Could I ask you now to read to the very end? I have just completed...

Our December Itinerary and Family Update

This has been a whirlwind year! In just a few days we will publish a year-end newsletter and report on this year's meetings. If you...

The Last Meetings of 2016 – Our December Itinerary

God's Word and God's Spirit have become very precious to me this year. In cities and rural communities, in church meetings and area rallies, we...

What’s On Your List?

Some time ago my wife challenged each member of our family to share three things for which we were grateful each night as we went...
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3 Truths to Remember When You Are Disappointed

Life in a fallen world is full of disappointments. Situations don't always turn out the way you hope. The best people let you down. Your...

My Advice to Church Staff Members

Over the last few weeks I have had the privilege of spending time with a number of church staff members in the places where I...

A Spoiled Generation

Recently I drove through the cemetery where all of my grandparents are now buried. I paused for a few moments at each grave and thought...

Ministry Update and Our November Itinerary

In the last few days we have moved into our new home in West Virginia. Thank you for praying for our family during this season...