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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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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.…

Discipline Makes the Difference

Through the years that I have been privileged to work in a Bible college I have met so many extremely talented, capable young people.  And...

Teens for Christ

One of the greatest privileges of my life has been the opportunity to work with young people. Youth ministry is not a stepping stone to...

Making Your Life Count

Winter is a strange time in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Snow one hour...sunshine the next.  This morning I awoke to see a thick, freezing fog.  The Lord...
Tools are just that - resources to be used. We must choose how they will be used. Social media platforms can be a platform to carry out the great commission.

Social Media and the Great Commission

Social Media and the Great Commission Social media is here to stay. Over 5.35 billion people actively use the internet and just over 5 billion...

Our Theme for 2013

Today has been a wonderful Lord's day - the last Sunday of the year.  Some Sunday will be our last Sunday on earth.  The dawn...

Making Christmas Gifts More Meaningful

Shiny packages and suspense are part of the excitement at Christmas.  Fascinating, isn't it?  We spend weeks buying the gifts (or one crazy day if...

The End of the World

The Mayans were wrong.  Today was not the end of the world.  At least if it was, it has not yet arrived in Knoxville, Tennessee....
Just for Men

Just for Men

Just for Men “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”  1 Corinthians 16:13 In a day of effeminate men,...
Lessons-Children

Lessons My Children Are Teaching Me

Lessons My Children Are Teaching Me Children are often the best teachers..."out of the mouth of babes."  Tammy and I want to teach our kids...

Thank God for Teachers

Today I had the opportunity to be with a group of the elementary children in our Academy.  What formative years!  As I watched the wonderful...

My Thoughts on the In-Laws

I am sitting in Michigan this morning listening to the wind howl outside.  Eighteen years ago I started making regular trips to the great white...

Pray for Your Pastor

It was a great privilege to grow up in a pastor’s home.  My dad has pastored the same church for over two decades.  My grandfather...

The Forgotten Ministry

In recent weeks the Lord has been dealing with me about so many weaknesses in my own prayer life.  One of the most glaring has...

Forward On The Journey!

Walking with God is a life long journey.  I am very grateful that along the way there are people who come along side to encourage...

Help! I Have A Teenager?!?

This past Sunday our oldest daughter, Morgan, turned thirteen.  Is that possible?  Where have the years gone?  Tammy and I are very grateful to God...

Having Good Days in the Midst of Evil Days

Having Good Days in the Midst of Evil Days One of the great privileges of serving at Crown College through the years was the opportunity...

What Did He Do the Day After the Victory?

It is often after victories that the greater defeat comes.  We win.  We rejoice.  We let down our guard.  The problem is that Satan never...
Cain and Abel

The Tale of Two Brothers

 The Tale of Two Brothers This is the tale of two brothers. It is a true story.  I know that it is true because God...