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Announcing the Legacy Archives
At Enjoying the Journey, we are truly thankful for the rich heritage of Bible teaching and preaching that has been passed down to us. Christians must believe, apply, and minister the Word of God in the present day, but that is best done with an appreciation for those who stood for truth in previous generations.…
Conducting An Effective Youth Rally
The youth rally is not the entire youth ministry, but it is a component part. Like summer camp or Vacation Bible School it serves as...
What to Do When You Are Tired
What to Do When You Are Tired We all get tired. Even the Lord Jesus in His perfect humanity experienced weariness. (Read more about that...
Getting More Out of This Sunday’s Sermon
Getting More Out of This Sunday's Sermon Over the last few weeks, I have been in numerous meetings where someone was preaching the Bible. The...
Early Mornings
Do you love mornings? I have never considered myself a true morning person. In fact, I have always envied those people who seem to rise...
Thanks for Taking Time to Read
One of God's priceless gifts is friendship. Through the years I have begun to learn the lasting value of a true friend. This week I...
Traveling
Another trip. I am sitting in a hotel room in Fort Worth, Texas tonight. Tomorrow we host an Open House at Crown Southwest and begin...
Thank God for My Pastor
For the last two decades I have had the joy of being under the same faithful pastor. Recently I spent some time reflecting on what...
Kind People in a Mean World
There once was a school that had but one rule. (Oh, what a wonderful place that would be!) It is now known as Washington and...
Joy in the Midst of Conflict
Lester Roloff used to sing an old gospel song that said, "It's a battlefield brother, not a recreation room. It's a fight and not a...
Why I Believe In Saying, “Amen!”
Amen. It is usually the last word. It is the last word in the model prayer. It is the last word of the Bible. It...
When It Is Time to Go
Recently I wrote a post on the discipline and joys of staying where God put you. Like the Psalmist David we sometimes feel like we...
Stay.
It is often easier to leave. Problems come and we think that is our cue to go. Our transient world tends to promote this idea....
We Don’t Need A Hero!
On Friday, January 24, 2014 the USA Today ran an article on a Texas politician. It opened with these words: "We don't need a hero."...
3 Dangers of Technology Overload and What to Do About It
3 Dangers of Technology Overload and What to Do About It Look around you. Heads are bowed. People are quiet. No, they are not praying....
The Influence of a Good Friend
The wisest man who ever lived teaches us that "he that walketh with wise men shall be wise" (Proverbs 13:20). Friends have tremendous influence. For...
Living in the Present
Two of life's greatest enemies are the past and the future. I cannot change yesterday. I do not yet have tomorrow. And if I am...
