Getting the Most Out of Prayer by Dr. Bob Sanders
Getting the Most Out of Prayer “Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil...
Mary Had A Little Lamb by Dr. Johnny Pope
MARY HAD A LITTLE LAMB “Mary had a little lamb, whose fleece was white as snow. And everywhere that Mary went; the lamb was sure to go. It followed her...
A Little Can Make A Big Difference by Dr. Charles Keen
Four Principal Spices to Sprinkle On Life Small things can make a big difference - this is true in the negative and positive. Examples of the negative are the little...
A One-Track Mind by Dr. Charles Wetherbee
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 want to run on the...
Don’t Lose the Essentials by Dr. Charles Keen
Don't Lose the Essentials "...Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off..." - Judges 1:7 This is one of those Bible stories that is only understood...
Being the Right Choice by Bob Sanders
Evangelist Bob Sanders is a true servant of the Lord. He has a heart for the Lord's work and continues to encourage our ministry. We are happy to call him...
Four Motivations for Obedience by Dr. Charles Keen
Four Motivations for Obedience As we study the Scriptures, we note an ascending order of motivations behind obedience. Our motive for obedience escalates as our love for Jesus increases. The...
60 Day Prayer Plan by Pastor Steve Rebert
Not long ago, it was my privilege to preach at a revival meeting in Winchester, VA. From the very first service, it was evident that God was at work in...
Moody’s Great Impact Upon My Life by Bob Crichton
”For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16 A Snapshot...
Seven Steps for Seniors by Mark Fizer
Each year thousands of High School students graduate and begin to take the next step on their journey. I always enjoy speaking to graduating seniors about the will of God...
Developing a Biblical Prayer List by Pastor Scott Hooks
Prayer is a Heaven-bought privilege that gives us access into the presence of God. That door of access was opened to us through the blood of Christ that was shed...
The Scent of the Gospel by John Buckner
Enjoying the Journey has many friends in the ministry who help and encourage us along the way. John Buckner is a real student of God's Word. He has spent the last several...
The Tragic End of a Treasured Man by Pastor Scott Hooks
Enjoying the Journey has many friends in the ministry who help and encourage us along the way. Pastor Scott Hooks has been a constant encouragement to this ministry. He is...
Jesus’ Last Gift
Enjoying the Journey has many friends in the ministry who help and encourage us along the way. John Buckner is a real student of God's Word. He has spent the last several...
From a Friend in South Florida…
Just a few days ago we shared a helpful article on using gospel tracts. That post was written by Pastor Tom Sexton of the Gulf Coast Baptist Church in Cape...
The Power of Gospel Tracts by Pastor Tom Sexton
We are blessed to have many friends at Enjoying the Journey. One of our dearest friends is Pastor Tom Sexton, in Cape Coral, FL. He is passionate about soul-winning, and...
Hymn History: Tell Mother I’ll Be There
"Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice." - Proverbs 23:25 We are thrilled to share a series of brief accounts of how...
Books That Changed My Life by Pastor Johnny Pope
Books That Changed My Life Paul said, "Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in...
Planning for a Profitable Summer by Pastor Ryan Thompson
The following article was written by our friend, Pastor Ryan Thompson of Newport Beach, CA. Ryan is being used of God to lead the Liberty Baptist Church during an exciting time...
Going Back On Your Upbringing by Dr. Charles Keen
Lamentations 4:5 says, "...they that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills." This describes the extremes one person can go to in life - from being clothed in scarlet to...
Fall On Your Face Before You Fall On Your Face by Dan Knickerbocker
Dan Knickerbocker is a happy Christian, a dear friend, and an encourager to God's people. He is being used of the Lord in evangelism all over the country and is...
Lessons Learned At The Bulletin Board by Dr. Charles Keen
In my school days, the "social media" existed in two mediums - the water cooler for the faculty and the bulletin board for the student. From these two locations, we kept current with (our)...
Something To Nibble On Later by Dr. Charles Keen
Something To Nibble On Later In Mark 6:43 we read, "And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments..." We all are familiar with the phrase, "Would you like...
A Guest Post & Special Invitation
Bob Crichton and I had the joy of laboring together in the Lord's work for many years. He has been a faithful friend and spiritual counselor to me. Brother Crichton...
Responding To The Critic
Dr. Mike Edwards served for 37 years as the pastor of the Heritage Baptist Church in Woodbridge, VA. He is a man of wisdom and a great encouragement to those who are serving...
An Open Door To Reach The Colleges And Universities Of America
One of the early gospel efforts Tammy and I were privileged to serve in at Temple Baptist Church was the Christian Volunteers ministry on the campus of the University of...
A Guest Post From My Wife
Throughout this year I have had a number of guest authors on our blog. This one is my favorite. I thank the Lord for my sweet wife. Tammy is a...
A Helpful Article And A Truth We All Need
Occasionally I enjoy passing along a resource that has been a blessing to me. My friend Dan Cox from New Smyrna Beach, FL has written a thought-provoking article on the...
“The Pastor Is Not Supposed To Cry” by Mark Fowler
Pastors have their own hurts as they seek to help hurting people. A minister who cannot grieve does not have the heart of the Chief Shepherd. I thank the Lord...
Guest Post: “Reaching Children”
Twenty five years ago I shared a college dormitory with a friend who would become my brother-in-law. Jason Caldwell and his family have committed themselves to reaching and teaching children...
Longevity In The Pastorate by Pastor James Pauley
One of my spiritual fathers is my uncle, James Pauley. He has faithfully pastored the same church for nearly half a century. He is a man of prayer and a...
Finish Strong by Kurt Copeland
Kurt Copeland has been a faithful youth pastor at the Franklin Road Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for many years. God has used he and his wife to make a...
Virtual Solutions For Local Churches by Gayle Washington
Gayle Washington was a fellow-worker for many years in the ministry. Her burden is to help pastors and churches and the Lord is using her. She and her husband, Dave,...
“Is Drinking Alcoholic Beverages Right Or Wrong?” by Dr. Johnny Pope
This week on our "Enjoying the Journey" podcast I am dealing with what the Word of God says about alcohol. (You may subscribe or listen at enjoyingthejourney.org.) As an accompanying...
When Two Worlds Collide by Pastor Mark Fowler
Mark Fowler and his wife Stephanie have been special friends to me and Tammy since college. The Lord is using them to lead a growing church in Elizabethton, TN. We...
Reconsidering The Hymnal by Dr. Johnny Pope
Dr. Johnny Pope is the pastor of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship in Houston, Texas. His Spirit-filled preaching has always been a tremendous help to me. It is full of Scriptural substance...
“Music, The Soundtrack Of Our Lives” by Dr. Johnny Pope
Dr. Johnny Pope is the pastor of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship in Houston, Texas. His Spirit-filled preaching has always been a tremendous help to me. It is full of Scriptural substance...
Two Upcoming Guest Posts
Many of you faithfully read our Enjoying The Journey blog. Thank you for taking time to read, comment, and share the resources. This year we have had a guest author to post...
A Guest Post And An Exciting Announcement
Pastor Scott Hooks is one of my dearest friends on earth. The work he has been chosen to lead in Hickory, NC is being blessed of the Lord in a wonderful...
GUEST POST: Your Attitude Comes Back to You!
Evangelist Byron Foxx has been a tremendous encouragement to me. He is a happy Christian and his enthusiasm is contagious! You may learn more about his ministry at BibleTruthMusic.com. I...
GUEST POST: Preaching 101
Pastor Kenny Kuykendall is being mightily used of the Lord in Lawrenceville, Georgia. It was my privilege to review his newest book on preaching. I know it will be a...