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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 Can Know!

March 27, 2025

There are many things I do not know. I do not know what Washington will do tomorrow. I do not know what Wall Street will do this week. I do not know what world governments will do this year. Life is full of unknowns, and the most troubling are the ones that affect you personally.…

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Study the Parables of Jesus

By Scott Pauley | April 12, 2024
Everybody Loves a Good Story!Life is a story. Moses said, "We spend our years as a tale that is told." Perhaps that is why people...
Wildflowers in biblical Moab. When she came back to Bethlehem, Naomi used some Hebrew wordplay. She said that “the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.” (1:20) The Hebrew word she used for Almighty, שַׁדַּי is very close to the word used in verse 1:1 for “the country,” שְׂדֵי. In this way, the reader understands the true origin of Naomi’s bitter dealings: the country of Moab. Photo by John Buckner

Moab

By John Buckner | April 10, 2024
 “Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of...
Partnering with Local Churches for a Gospel Advance

Partnering with Local Churches for a Gospel Advance

By Scott Pauley | April 8, 2024
Gospel work is the work of local churches and, as an evangelist, it is a great privilege to partner with pastors and churches for the...
How to Tell Others About Jesus

How to Tell Others About Jesus

By Scott Pauley | April 5, 2024
How to Tell Others About Jesus Do you know how to tell others about Jesus? Every Christian is to be a witness of the Christ...
The hillside to the left in the biblical Valley of Achor shows many examples of magal. These paths are often used by ibex and antelope as well as sheep. In such areas the sparse rain that falls in the winter is not enough to erase the paths. Photo by John Buckner

Paths of Righteousness  

By John Buckner | April 3, 2024
“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake” (Psalm 23:3). As a shepherd from the wilderness south...
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Update On Our Israel Tour!

By Scott Pauley | March 30, 2024
The nation of Israel has been front and center in news broadcasts over the last few months. It has also been at the heart of...
A bee takes flight from a flower on the Western Hill in Jerusalem. This hill is in the fertile highlands, but is close to the less arable lands to the south where shepherds such as David pastured their flocks in the wilderness. Photo by John Buckner

Milk and Honey

By John Buckner | March 28, 2024
“And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto...
Study the final seven sayings of Christ from the cross. All you need to know about our Lord is revealed in the final words of Jesus on the Cross, Jesus's 7 Cries from the Cross

What Did Jesus Say On The Cross?

By Scott Pauley | March 24, 2024
The 7 Cries From the Cross The most important week in the history of the world, the week that changed eternity, was the week between...
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It Is Well in Zion

By John Buckner | March 22, 2024
“And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. Sing praises to the Lord,...
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Jonah and Peter in Joppa

By John Buckner | March 13, 2024
Jonah and Peter in Joppa “And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter: He lodgeth with one Simon...
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“Biblical Revival” by Dr. Bob Sanders

By Guest Author | March 12, 2024
Within Psalm 73, we see one of the most defined and Biblical pictures of revival in the Word of God. The psalm sets before us...
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Diana of the Ephesians

By John Buckner | March 7, 2024
“For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; Whom he called together...
The Pool of Bethesda is a mishmash archaeologically. At various points in history it has housed Byzantine and Crusader churches, as well as an Islamic law school. It has been built over multiple times through the centuries. Photo by John Buckner

The Pool of Bethesda

By John Buckner | March 1, 2024
“After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a...
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A Word for the Year – A Principle for Your Prayer Life

By Scott Pauley | February 29, 2024
Each January, I adopt a Bible word or passage as my Scripture for the new year. Meditating consistently on one truth helps me concentrate on...
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Winning Athletes

By Chase Whitten | February 28, 2024
Winning Athletes Champions are not afraid of conflict and labor while giving their best in competition. Very few athletes ever win by accident. Winning in the...
The soft, inviting sand in the bottom of most wadis appears to be an ideal place to pitch a tent for the night. However, the wise camper will instead spend the night on the high ground, despite the rocks and thorn bushes. Wadis, such as this one in Jordan, can be deceptive. Photo by John Buckner

Floods in the Desert

By John Buckner | February 21, 2024
“And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded...
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Revival Praying at Noon

By Scott Pauley | February 20, 2024
“And now for a little space grace hath been shewed from the Lord our God, to leave us a remnant to escape, and to give...
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A One-Track Mind by Dr. Charles Wetherbee

By Guest Author | February 16, 2024
A One-Track Mind "A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways" (James 1:8). Just for a silly hypothetical situation, suppose a train decided it didn't...
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