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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 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

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 of believers are suffering and even dying for their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Perhaps you have suffered for your faith. Yet, this is nothing new. Persecution has always…

Here is how NOT to use social media: avoid giving the world, the flesh, and the devil the victory. One Thing I Do Not Do With Social Media...

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...
All preachers need prayer. Pray for your Pastor. How to pray for a preacher.

Praying for the Preacher | Bible Guide

Praying for the Preacher Many years ago my pastor taught me that I could have a part in helping all of those the preacher ministers...

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...
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Making the Most of the Evening Hours

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...
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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

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...
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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...
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Will You Do This In the Morning?

In recent years I have come to realize the importance of the morning hours. There is something special about the quiet - and the coffee! -...
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30 Day Prayer Guide

We would like to make available to you this "Tool to Strengthen Believers." It serves to accompany our current series on Watch and Pray. Several...

We Need Your Help

Tomorrow we will drive to Gray, Tennessee. At 2:00 p.m., Saturday we will be part of a special prayer rally with churches from around the...
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Our February Itinerary and A Personal Word

I want to thank you for taking time to read the posts on Enjoying the Journey. Thank you for keeping up with our family and...
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A Special Announcement & New Resources

At the end of this post I have a special announcement to make and a number of free resources to offer you. Permit me to explain why...

Why You Should Keep A Journal

Recently I encouraged a dear friend who is living through a trial to keep a daily journal of what God is doing in his life....
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An Item for Praise and Prayer

An Item for Praise and Prayer Yesterday I had the privilege to speak to a group of pastoral staff men in the church where I...
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...
The work of evangelism is not just for evangelists. In fact, most evangelism will never be done within the confines of a church building or in the structure of an evangelistic crusade. The gospel is most effective one on one...just like Jesus deals with every sinner. Evangelism is one recipient of the good news sharing that good news with someone else. The word evangelism is rooted in the word "evangel," literally, good news! The evangelist is not the message; he simply carries it. The evangelist is not to receive the praise; only the Evangel, Jesus Christ, is worthy of glory. We need more Evangelists.

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...