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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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How Spurgeon’s Early Years Prepared the "Prince of Preachers" and How You Can Make a Difference Now. Lessons from the Early Years of Charles Spurgeon. Images of Charles Spurgeon in early life and ministry. Young Spurgeon. Spurgeon's recorded sermons are more voluminous than any preacher in history. Numerous biographies journey through his life and ministry. Here we explore the Early Years of Charles Spurgeon

Lessons from the Early Years of Charles Spurgeon

How Spurgeon’s Early Years Prepared “The Prince of Preachers” | Lessons On How You Can Make A Difference “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is…

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A Memorial Day Meditation

Like many Americans, I had the opportunity today to go by the cemetery where our family members are buried. The rolling hills were decorated with...

My New Favorite Airport

This week I have been in multiple airports. Some are better than others. All are the same after awhile! In a few minutes I am...

My Advice to Those Who Are Seeking God’s Will

This week I will speak in commencement exercises in a couple of states. I love these special meetings and it is an honor to be...

Our June Itinerary and Ministry Update

School is out and summer is upon us! These have been exceptionally busy weeks of travel and ministry. So many of you are praying for...
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His Name Is Not A Swear Word!

His Name Is Not A Swear Word! Have you noticed it? I heard it sitting in a restaurant last week. It was muttered by someone...
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A Goodly Heritage

  It all started in the mountain state so near to my own heart. Anna Jarvis began to send carnations to her local church in...

The Best Thing In Your Town

As I travel week after week it is always fascinating to see the buildings and attractions that make each area unique. Large cities and rural...
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Dealing with Disappointment – Part 2

Have you faced any disappointment in the last week? The last 24 hours? The last 10 minutes? It is inevitable. Disappointments come. In the last...
Disappointments are a part of life in an imperfect world. Every day we deal with disappointments with circumstances, people, and even ourselves. Dealing with Disappointment - Part I, Luke 24

Dealing with Disappointment – Part I

We all have them. Disappointments are a part of life in an imperfect world. Every day we face the possibility of disappointment with circumstances, people,...

7 Things to Read Regularly

My daughter Lauren has recently developed a new fascination with reading. Over the last few days she has devoured several books, putting us all to...
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This Is Our Generation

Last night I finished preaching in another youth conference. These are special meetings and more needed than ever. It was a privilege to have our...
This is the battle that never ends! Every day that we forget this truth is a day that will end in defeat. Flesh may pretend to be religious. It may "play dead" and not speak for a time. But it will rise up again, and we must be ready. Someone once observed that the first war that must be waged is a war against our own lusts.

The Battle That Never Ends

The Battle That Never Ends As a young Christian I imagined that some day it would get easier. My flesh would not rear its ugly...

May Ministry Itinerary and Update

God is at work all over our world. When He declared that "evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse" He did not say...
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My Struggle with Doubt and the Victory I Found

My Struggle with Doubt and the Victory I Found It was the darkest time of my life spiritually. Like many believers, I struggled through a...
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Identity Matters

We are living in a day of identity confusion, gender confusion, political confusion, and doctrinal confusion. A confusion of roles within the family. Confusion seems...
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April Itinerary and Ministry Update

Thank you to so many friends who have joined with us in prayer for the advancement of the gospel and revival! We are just completing...

It Works!

It Works A man shared the most encouraging phone call with me yesterday. This man attended a men's conference that I had the privilege of...
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Daily Fellowship (Daily Living – Part 9)

Recently as I was caring for some personal business the Lord reminded me of a wonderful principle. God's people should be helping God's people. The...