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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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Great Expectations

Great Expectations

August 14, 2026

Great Expectations Charles Dickens’ classic novel Great Expectations is on my Kindle. I must confess that I have read and stopped reading the story several times through the years. It is a strange book. Pip, the young orphan in the tale, provides insight into the ambition of the human heart. We all have it. Great expectations.…

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The short book of Ruth in the Old Testament contains the truth of Christ as our kinsman redeemer. As we journey through Ruth, we learn of Him.

Journey Through Ruth

By Scott Pauley | August 21, 2025
Journey Through Ruth In our journey through Scripture, we now begin our journey through Ruth. We've come to one of my favorite books of the...
The Journey through 2 Kings finds the story of the captivity of the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah

Journey Through 2 Kings

By Scott Pauley | August 20, 2025
Journey Through 2 Kings Before we begin our journey through 2 Kings, consider the following question. Have you watched the news lately? It can be...
Our Advocate: Jesus Christ the Righteous. 1 John 2:1 is the only time "advocate" is attributed to Jesus, every other time it speaks to the Holy Spirit. The Greek word is "Parakletos." "My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world." (1 John 2:1-2). Jesus Christ the Righteous. This is the only time advocate is attributed to Christ, every other time it speaks to the Holy Spirit. Just as the Holy Spirit is working on our behalf in earth to Heaven, so the Lord Jesus is standing on our behalf in Heaven. We represent Him on Earth, and HE is in Heaven. The Holy Spirit makes intercession for us from earth (Romans 8:25-27) and the Son intercedes for us in Heaven (Hebrews 7:25).

Our Advocate: Jesus Christ the Righteous

By Micah Hendry | August 19, 2025
"My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father,...
Zedekiah’s Cave 

Zedekiah’s Cave 

By John Buckner | August 18, 2025
“To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built...
We are on the greatest work crew in the world - Christ is the Foreman. He is building His church in every place. God’s Big Work in Small Towns goes on!

God’s Big Work in Small Towns

By Scott Pauley | August 17, 2025
God’s Big Work in Small Towns As I write these words, I am sitting in one of the small towns of our country. The wonderful...
As we Journey Through Judges, we learn of the cycles of judgment and mercy, the theme of anarchy and apostasy, and Christ our true judge.

Journey Through Judges

By Scott Pauley | August 12, 2025
Journey Through Judges The Lord Jesus said to His followers that the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak (Matthew 26:41). Are you...
There is one key ingredient, that is essential in every relationship, especially in our marriages! That key is... communication.  

Communication in Marriage by Roger Pauley

By Guest Author | August 11, 2025
5 Keys to Communication in Marriage The number one ingredient for a successful marriage is the foundation of the Lord Jesus Christ! We realize that...
Worshipful Work. Your work is one of the most significant ways to worship God with your life. Learn to transform your 9-to-5 into an offering to Him.

Worshipful Work

By Guest Author | August 6, 2025
Worshipful Work   In our last article, we explored how Genesis 1-2 teaches that work is good, not God, and can be a way to...
The cynics say that Christianity is a crutch for the weak. They are not so wrong. We are all weak. Christ is the only crutch that is strong enough to lean on.

Christianity is A Crutch

By Scott Pauley | August 4, 2025
Christianity is A Crutch One Saturday night, in Vancouver, I had a little time alone at the hotel and decided to do the Christian (and...
A Biblical View of Work by Tyler Gillit, your job and your Christian life

A Biblical View of Work

By Guest Author | July 28, 2025
A Biblical View of Work If you work 40 hours a week for 40 years, you will spend over 80,000 hours at work. That is...
The moral of the story was that if Ali Hafed had simply stayed home and worked in his own garden he would have found Acres of Diamonds.

Acres of Diamonds

By Scott Pauley | July 25, 2025
"But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food...
Mustard Seeds and Mulberries. Jesus used the black mulberry tree to warn against resentment. When it comes, asking Christ for help in faith (as a Mustard Seed) will uproot it.

Mustard Seeds and Mulberries

By John Buckner | July 19, 2025
Mustard Seeds and Mulberries “Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.And if he trespass...
Working through Your Weariness is often necessary. Even the best workers get tired. Jesus did. In His perfect humanity, He still grew weary.

Working through Your Weariness

By Scott Pauley | July 14, 2025
I thank God for Christian workers who are diligently seeking to pass God's Word and work on to another generation. Yet, even the best workers...
Why go to church? Let’s study the example of the early church in the New Testament. Here Are 8 Bible Reasons We Go To Church...

Why the Church Assembles

By Scott Pauley | July 12, 2025
Why Should Believers Assemble with the Church? In our day the church is being minimized and marginalized by society. Satan and his minions are on...
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) What does this verse really teach?

What Does It Mean to “Train Up A Child…”?

By Scott Pauley | July 11, 2025
How can we "train up a child in the way he should go"? “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when...
One exciting new door for Enjoying the Journey is reaching Spanish speaking people through the translation of Enjoying the Journey resources.

“Enjoying the Journey” in Spanish

By Micah Hendry | July 9, 2025
We are so grateful for the many open doors God has given this ministry recently. One exciting door is reaching Spanish-speaking people through the translation...
View from the top of Mount Carmel from near the likely spot where Elijah faced down the false prophets. The mountain gives affords amazing views of the Jezreel Valley. Photo by John Buckner

Mount Carmel

By John Buckner | July 8, 2025
Mount Carmel in the Bible “Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel unto mount Carmel, and the prophets of Baal four hundred and...
Here is some good advice for evangelism and practical counsel from mature evangelist Larry Clayton. He has faithfully served the Lord for over 70 years.

Good Advice for Evangelism

By Scott Pauley | July 2, 2025
Good Advice for Evangelism In 2023, at the Southwide Baptist Fellowship it was our privilege to honor three faithful gospel workers: Dr. Don Sisk, Dr....
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