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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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Here are seven principles that every young believer needs to hear who are seeking direction for their lives.

Seven Principles for Young Believers Seeking Direction

July 6, 2026

Seven Principles for Young Believers Seeking Direction The Urgency of Youth Youth is hard to define. When does it end? Suddenly, without warning it is gone and…where did it go? Flipping through an old poetry book recently, I found one poem that captured my attention on the subject. The Flight of Youth by Richard Henry Stoddard…

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Why was Jesus Tempted?

Why Was Jesus Tempted?

By Scott Pauley | September 18, 2012
Why Was Jesus Tempted? Why is the temptation of Jesus Christ given to us in Scripture? We know that our Lord was without sin. In...

Enjoying the Journey

By Scott Pauley | September 6, 2012
I have always enjoyed travel.  As a little boy I had the opportunity to visit a number of wonderful places with my dad and mom....

Reflecting On Another Year of God’s Goodness

By Scott Pauley | August 25, 2012
My elders were right when they said the years go faster as you get older.  I am sitting here this morning reflecting on another year...
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A Worldwide Blessing

By Scott Pauley | July 21, 2012
A Worldwide Blessing I have always loved the thought of visiting foreign lands.  My mind is still fresh with memories from my first trip outside...
There is too much haste in the home today. Hurry steals the heart away. Busyness is an action. Hurry is an attitude. Those who work hard and desire the best are going to be busy. But in our busyness we must not hurry past the Lord and those we love. Urgency is not living at a faster pace; it is living with properly placed priorities.   It is significant that twice in the New Testament the Holy Spirit reminds us to "redeem the time" (Ephesians 5:16; Colossians 4:5). In both instances the command is given in context of the family. The word "redeem" reminds us that someone owns our time. We have to buy it back. Who controls your schedule? What possesses your time? Our God is the God of eternity and the only One who never wastes time. Article talking about being too busy.

Just Too Busy!

By Scott Pauley | June 9, 2012
Just Too Busy! Years ago, I was asked to speak to a group of parents on the subject of pitfalls in the home. I read....
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It Must Be Personal – The Story of a Young Skeptic

By Scott Pauley | May 11, 2012
Adoniram Judson: From Skeptic to Soldier of the Cross Adoniram Judson was born on August 9, 1788.  I first met him as a freshman in...
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My Favorite Bible Passages

By Scott Pauley | April 28, 2012
My Favorite Bible Passages Frank Boreham was a pastor in New Zealand about a century ago.  He had been trained in Charles Spurgeon's Pastors' College,...

A Few Thoughts on Books

By Scott Pauley | March 13, 2012
As a boy my parents encouraged me to read.  Without such encouragement, television, video games, and other distractions are apt to keep a young person...
Truth is never new. Truth is timeless - it is eternal. Men do not need a new thing. They need to hear the same things again.

The Same Things

By Scott Pauley | March 11, 2012
The Same Things The ancient city of Athens was famous for its schools and emphasis on philosophy. When the Apostle Paul arrived there he simply...

A Mark of Greatness

By Scott Pauley | January 30, 2012
"Great men are not always wise." Job 32:9 Greatness is difficult to define.  One thing is sure:  men view greatness much differently than the Lord...
Christopher Columbus kept a daily journal of his explorations. I have found that writing in a journal every day forces me to think through what I am doing with my days. It is a constant reminder that not one of them should be wasted. Many days, the only entry Columbus made was the words: "We sailed on." Some days, that is all we are supposed to do. Keep plodding. Sail on. Make the most of this day and see how God puts ordinary days together in an extraordinary way. Men are remembered for their outstanding days, but they are made during their ordinary ones. Life is full of “ordinary” days, days where nothing historic happens.

Ordinary Days

By Scott Pauley | January 21, 2012
"This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Psalm 118:24 Men are remembered for their outstanding...
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Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic

By Scott Pauley | January 15, 2012
As a boy I remember people saying that in school there were three indispensable subjects: reading, writing, and arithmetic. I am sure that the history...

Women God Has Used In My Life

By Scott Pauley | January 15, 2012
In a family of preachers perhaps it is inevitable that the men of the family receive much of the attention.  The older I get the...
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