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The soft, inviting sand in the bottom of most wadis appears to be an ideal place to pitch a tent for the night. However, the wise camper will instead spend the night on the high ground, despite the rocks and thorn bushes. Wadis, such as this one in Jordan, can be deceptive. 
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Floods in the Desert

“And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every...
Ancient millstone in Capernaum, with the Sea of Galilee in the background. It is easy to imagine Jesus pointing and saying “It would be better to have that tied around your neck and be thrown in there!” 
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Millstones in Capernaum

“At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him...
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Blessed People

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Would You Like to Get More Out of God’s Word?

Whether you are a new believer or a mature Christian, it is absolutely essential that believers keep growing in their knowledge of God. This is only possible if we are...
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The Heath in the Desert 

The prophet Jeremiah grew up in the Judean Wilderness, the large desert on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. As a desert dweller, he often wrote about the animals...
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A Parable for Preachers

Christ, the Master Teacher, very often used stories to help His disciples see what He was saying. Recently I came across the following story and thought it was a tremendous illustration...
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Reading the Bible

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Praying the Bible

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Studying the Bible

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Teaching the Bible

Ancient Shechem, with the mountains Ebal and Gerizim in the background, as well as modern Nablus in the West Bank. 
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The Graveyard of the Old Gods in Shechem 

“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other...
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Through the Word

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Well Fed Christians

Let me begin by saying this is not an article about food or a healthy diet. The truth is that most of us are physically very well fed - perhaps...
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Becoming A Gospel Guide

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Guest Post: Don’t Lose the Essentials

Dr. Charles Keen has served as a faithful pastor, Bible teacher, author, Bible publisher, and missionary statesman. We are happy to call him a friend. This good man has been...
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Trusting the Lord for your Future

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Christians You Should Know: George Müller

“I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy mouth wide, and I will fill it.” – Psalm 81:10 A Snapshot of...
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The Growth of a Sermon

A preacher’s sermon should simply be an organized expression of a biblical message. The right kind of preaching will not be rooted in a man’s idea but in God’s Word....
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But God Raised Him from the Dead

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Getting Ready for What God Has to Say

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The Leaven of Herod

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When a Politician Met the King of Heaven

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Elements of Effective Prayer

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The Power of a Prayer Meeting

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How to Build True Christians

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To the Jew First…and Also to the Greek!

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What to Say When the Questions Come

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What In the World Is God Doing?

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Good – Better – Best

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Christians You Should Know: Charles Spurgeon

"For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth." - 2 Corinthians 13:8 A Snapshot of the Life of Charles Spurgeon: Born: June 19, 1834, in Kelvedon,...
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3 Things to Do with God’s Word

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Christians You Should Know: William Wilberforce

"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." - Galatians 6:9 A Snapshot of the Life of William...
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Christians You Should Know: G. Campbell Morgan

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” – 2 Timothy 2:15 A Snapshot of the Life...
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Where Are the Calebs?

One phrase from God’s Word characterizes Caleb’s life: “he wholly followed the LORD God of Israel.” (Joshua 14:14) What an example for us to follow! Caleb's life serves as a...
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Christians You Should Know: JC Penney

"And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise." - Luke 6:31 A Snapshot of the Life of James Cash Penney: Born: Sept....
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Christians You Should Know: Hudson Taylor

"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God." - Mark 11:22 A Snapshot of the Life of Hudson Taylor: Born: May 21, 1832, in Barnsley; England Died: June 3,...
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Christians You Should Know: Polycarp

“Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly...
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A Resource for You and Your Sweetheart

"And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are...
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New Bible App Plan!

'Tis the season for New Year's resolutions. This is the time when many people decide to change or add something to their life for the coming year. The fact is,...
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Recapturing the Hallelujah

My memory is still vivid of the first time I heard the Hallelujah Chorus given in a pubic meeting. I remember watching that vast crowd of people stand in honor of the...
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Seeing God in Every Scripture

The preacher speaks about the necessity of all Scripture and people politely nod their heads. We read, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable..." and everyone...
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“Revival Praying” Bible App Plan Now Available

Throughout the past few months, we have made available several Bible study plans through the Bible App. Again, while we do not align with this ministry in every area, we...
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Changed!

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Ready

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Hymn History: Safe in the Arms of Jesus

“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.”  – Deuteronomy 33:27...
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God Speaks through His Word

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My Zeal

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Thy Face

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Safe!

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I Am Thy Servant

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3 Connections to Make In Every Scripture Passage

Have you ever read a portion of God's Word only to find yourself totally disconnected from what you just read? Your hands held the Bible, your eyes scanned the page,...
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Not Government But God

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What the “Cancel Culture” Can’t Touch

The only reason people have to knowingly promote a lie is that, for some reason, they are afraid of the truth. God’s people never have to fear the truth! Truth...
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More To Come

Are you worn down? Nerves on edge? Wondering what is coming next? These have been challenging days for so many, but we should not be surprised. As we near the...
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Enjoying the Journey Now On YouTube

Everyone has their favorite media platform to stream content - there are certainly plenty to choose from! Our daily broadcast is heard on a number of radio stations across the...
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Preaching God’s Word in a Special Meeting

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Reading the Christmas Story

Dad and mom made it a practice to read the Christmas story with our family each Christmas morning. As a little boy this was a serious delay in the opening...
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How God Used A Christmas Passage To Show Me His Will

It was Sunday, September 7, 2015. My mind was racing in so many directions. I knew that God was working in my life to show me His will but it...
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Change of Plans!

Change of plans - we have all heard those words a lot this year! On this day we had planned to be touring the land of the Bible. God knew...
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A Pastor’s Thoughts on Revival Praying

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Christians Should Vote!

As Americans citizens we have been blessed - spoiled, in fact - to grow up in freedom. It is a freedom that few have enjoyed throughout history and many will...
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NEW STUDY: “A Good Soldier of Jesus Christ”

There is a great deal of discussion now about peace around the world. At the same time, there is increased strife and fighting in our own country. But the biggest...
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5 Books to Read On The Book

There is no book on earth like God's Book - it is the very Word of the Living God, and every word of it is for us! I love the...
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Special Announcement About Our Trip to Israel

As most of you know we are looking forward to taking a group of friends to the land of the Bible. We have a great group of folks planning to...
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Where The Burden Begins

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So Much Insanity!

Have you watched the news lately? At times it seems that the whole world has gone crazy. Logic has disappeared and common sense is at an all-time low. Some say...
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5 Books To Read As Commentaries

Frequently I am asked what Bible commentaries I would recommend. This is a broad question without an easy answer. Some commentators are better on some books than others. For example,...
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Next Stop: The Numbers Psalms

Life is a journey and the fourth section of the Psalms, known as the Numbers Psalms, shows us the goodness and guidance of God along that journey. If we want...
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5 Books To Read For Answers

Ours is an age of questions, skeptics, and debate. Paul described the last days well when he wrote, "Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the...
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What to Do On Sad Days

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A Divine Prescription for the Church

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Wash Your Hands!

How many times have you heard about the importance of hand washing over the last few months? The entire world is being reeducated in basic hygiene that our mothers tried...
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Stop (Just) Reading the Bible!

Yes, that's what I said. Stop it. Stop reading the Bible. It is not that the Bible should not be read, rather, it is that too often we substitute Bible...
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5 Books To Read On Preaching

It is a great privilege to stand and preach God's Word to others. In fact, it is a high and holy calling that should never be taken for granted! Preachers...
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A Pause, Our Podcast, And The Next Psalms

Yesterday we concluded the first stage of our journey through the Psalms. The Genesis Psalms, Psalm 1-41, help us to see God as the beginning of all good things. I...
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Are You Ready?

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Manna In the Morning

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The Message of Manna

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5 Books To Read For Bible Study

The wisest man who ever lived said, "There is no new thing under the sun" (Ecclesiastes 1:9). That is because truth is never new - it is eternal. One of...
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When Things Don’t Go Right

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3 Things To Look For As You Study the Bible

Are you hungry to know God in a deeper way? We come to know God through His Word - literally, through His words. We believe that the very words of...
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Some Advice For Your Bible Reading This Year

We are one week into the new year. How are you doing with your devotional Bible reading so far? Many believers begin at the first of the year with some...
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Do You Have A Life Verse?

Recently God has used a Bible verse in my life in such a profound way that I have chosen it as my "second half verse." Along the journey there have...
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Come, Go With Us!

In just over a year we will be hosting a special Bible study tour in the land of the Bible. If you have ever wanted to go to Israel, this...
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What Do You See When You Look In The Mirror?

The Word of God is an amazing book. Only through its divine lens do we begin to see clearly. Without it our view of reality is skewed by sin and...
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New Podcast Series!

Today we conclude our podcast series on "What The Bible Says..." I am more convinced than ever that this is a day where we must know what we believe, why...
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4 Things We Must Not Do With The Truth

We live in a world of lies because people have rejected the truth. The condition of Isaiah's day is much like our own, "And judgment is turned away backward, and...
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Consumer Christianity

American Christianity (which is a far cry from Acts Christianity) has done much to develop consumerism in the minds of the average church member. People shop for a church today....
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3 Simple Helps For Bible Study

It is truly amazing the number of Bible study helps that are now available at our fingertips. The proliferation of tools and the accessibility of technology has changed study forever....
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Our Next Bible Study Series

It is a joy to study God's Word and a privilege to share it with others. More and more people are joining our daily Enjoying The Journey episodes and we...
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Recording Day!

Several folks have asked me recently how we record the daily Enjoying The Journey episodes. Technology has made life so much simpler in some ways! I am able to record...
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30 Years Ago Tonight

Thirty years ago tonight I surrendered my life to Christ to preach His Word. Thirty years. A few days later, as a twelve-year-old boy, I stood in a cottage prayer...
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“Living My Truth”

The highlight story in a major magazine carried this title: "Living My Truth." It was the story of a transgender airline pilot who proudly boasted that he was now living...
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Starting Today!

Over the last few weeks I have been meeting people everywhere who are "Enjoying The Journey" with us through the Word of God. If you have been listening, thank you!...
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3 Ways To Use Your Lunch Break For God

We all love the lunch hour! A few moments of quiet from the busyness of the work day. The halfway point. And, most of all...the food! But have you ever...
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Journey To The Land Of The Bible With Us!

Have you ever thought you would like to study the Bible in the very places where it all happened? Just this week I read devotionally the account of Moses looking...
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40 Days Of Prayer

Every day should be a day of prayer, but it is a good thing to set aside specific seasons to give yourself to concentrated prayer. Extended periods of prayer help...
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Guest Post: “Something To Nibble On Later”

Dr. Charles Keen has been a faithful pastor and missionary statesman for many years. At this stage in his life and ministry he is giving his energy to helping get...
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New Radio Option!

We are very grateful to have our daily Enjoying The Journey broadcast being broadcast on a number of traditional and online radio stations. (For a full list visit enjoyingthejourney.org/broadcast.) We...
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Messages In March

Recently we have heard from precious friends who are watching and listening to messages given at recent meetings. Sometimes the churches that we are in livestream their services or archive...