Good News In Rome
The following article was written by Scott Pauley for the God Bless America Magazine. If you have not read this vital work, please do so HERE. As we approach the...
Olive Trees
The Significance of Olive Trees “And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots” (Isaiah 11:1). “For...
The Tombs of the Prophets
“And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst...
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...
Christians You Should Know: Adoniram Judson
"That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length,...
Christians You Should Know: Nicholas von Zinzendorf
Christians You Should Know: Nicholas von Zinzendorf "That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death."...
Christians You Should Know: David Livingstone
“Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.” – Matthew 28:20 A Snapshot...
Christians You Should Know: Raymund Lull
“And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” – Romans 5:5 A Snapshot...
Christians You Should Know: John Harper
"...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved..." - Acts 16:31 A Snapshot of the Life of John Harper: Born: May 29, 1872, in Houston, Scotland Died: April 14, 1912,...
Christians You Should Know: Jim Elliot
"A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps." - Proverbs 16:9 A Snapshot of the Life of Jim Elliot: Born: Oct. 8, 1927, in Portland, Oregon Died: Jan....
A Simple Way to Explain the Gospel to Children
Few things are more important than children hearing and understanding the gospel. The Lord Jesus Christ openly received little children (Matthew 19:14), and taught that every one who is saved...
Hymn History: Holy, Holy, Holy
"...and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come." - Revelation 4:8 Reginald Heber was a man...
Hymn History: Rescue the Perishing
“And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.” - Jude 22-23...
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: I’d Rather Have Jesus
“By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter; Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to...
Hymn History: Saved By Grace
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.“ – Ephesians 2:8-9 We...
Hymn History: I Have Never Lost the Wonder of It All
Gypsy Smith was one of the most loved evangelist of all time. When he would give his life story, crowds overfilled churches and auditoriums around the world. His trips across...
Hymn History: Let the Lower Lights Be Burning
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven" – Matthew 5:16 We are thrilled to share a...
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...
The State of the Church
Typically in February the President of the United States addresses a joint session of Congress and delivers the traditional “State of the Union.” This year's address was much different. In...
The Gospel Answer to Racial Prejudice
Born in the 1970's, I just missed the civil rights movement of the previous decade. My friends and I read about the injustices and racial tensions in our history books...
Beyond Bethlehem
I do love Christmas. While there are so many enjoyable aspects to this time of year, we must never forget that, for a Christian, every holiday should be a holy...
A Gift for Giving Tuesday
Yesterday was the day that Americans spent all of their money online and today is the day they are encouraged to give whatever they have left over to worthy causes!...
Recent Reads & Recommendations
A few nights ago I had the privilege after a meeting to spend some time with a group of young preachers. We had a wonderful conversation on a range of...
Big Picture Evangelism
In "Christian" America you would imagine that you could walk up to anyone and begin to talk about Jesus Christ and everyone would have some context. Perhaps at one time...
A Moment for The Gospel
Earlier this week I posted 5 Books to Read on Witnessing. In this season of "social distancing" and health fears it is possible that we could all lose sight of...
5 Books To Read On Witnessing
Every believer is to be a witness for the Lord Jesus Christ (Luke 24:48; Acts 1:8). In fact, every Christian is a witness - we may be a good one...
An Update On This Year’s God Bless America Rally
As many of you know we have been praying and working for some time toward a regional God Bless America Rally in our "Jerusalem" of southern West Virginia. 33 churches...
The Greatest Gospel Moment In A Generation
My grandpa remembered where he was when Pearl Harbor was attacked. My dad remembers where he was when JFK was shot. I remember where I was when the planes hit...
Help Us Reach A Major City With The Gospel…
Just a few days ago it was my privilege to be back in our nation’s capitol. Washington D.C. is more than the seat of government for our country - it...
Stirrings In The City
This week I am preaching at the historic Sixth Avenue Bible Baptist Church in Brooklyn, NY. This beautiful 150-year old church is the continuing fruit of a faithful man. Robert...
3 Positive Ways To Use Your Social Media
3 Positive Ways To Use Your Social Media There is a lot of negative talk in this world. Social media has only amplified it. Sadly, many believers use their social media...
A Special Prayer Event This Saturday
God is at work in our nation. He is working in individual hearts and homes. The awakening of a country always begins with the awakening of God's people. As I...
From A Fellow Evangelist
I thank God for faithful evangelists. They are a gift to the local church (Ephesians 4:11), and properly used, a help to both pastor and people. It has been a...
7 Excuses For Not Sharing Christ
7 Excuses For Not Sharing Christ Through the years, I have had the privilege of speaking at conferences and meetings for revival and evangelism. My heart has been stirred and...
Take Your Town For Christ!
Do you love your hometown? Who will reach your town, your Jerusalem for Jesus? Today we meet with pastors from around our region for a time of prayer. This meeting...
DECEMBER: A Month For Divine Appointments
December?!? Yesterday was the first day of the month and we are now in the last month of the year. Spiritually speaking, this is not the time to shift into...
Would You Help Us?
Rarely do I post anything on a Saturday night but this is special. On Tuesday one of my dearest friends and fellow laborers is leaving for Iraq. God has called...
A Gospel Message You Can Use
The passion of my life is to get the good news of Jesus Christ to as many people as possible. Time is flying and eternity is coming. We must do...
A Forwarding Address
Several years ago we relocated from Tennessee to West Virginia. It was the first big move in our married lives. There were a host of little details to care for,...
Why I Am Doing What I Am Doing
Frequently I am asked if I plan to continue in evangelism, if I want to pastor, or if I miss what I did in the past. They are good questions...
The Lost Art Of Christian Hospitality
Every week I have the privilege of being hosted by wonderful Christians. While there is “no place like home” it is also true that there is “nothing like being with God’s...
A Tract A Day
Just a few days ago my dad challenged our home church family to take 6 gospel tracts - one for each day between Sundays - and pass them along to...
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...
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!...
A Joyful Report
The last few weeks have been some of the busiest and most blessed we have seen in our evangelistic work. I know this is due to the Lord's grace and...
I Need Your Prayers
Today I leave for a 10 day preaching trip. The Lord is helping us and we are seeing His hand. At the same time there is always spiritual warfare because...
What I Observed From A Seasoned Soulwinner
On Tuesday a dear man in the church where I was preaching asked if we could go witnessing together. It was such a privilege to listen to him share Christ...
Part 2: How To Use Gospel Tracts Effectively
Recently I wrote a brief article on "Why You Should Use Gospel Tracts." If you have not read it already I hope you will do so now. I am convinced...
Why You Should Use Gospel Tracts
Gospel literature is one means of communicating the message of Christ to great numbers of people one at a time. Imagine how many people could be reached if every believer...
Who Was Patrick?
People around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with little thought of the man for which the day is named. In fact, much of what is associated with Patrick is...
Help Us Pray!
This afternoon I am helping to conduct a prayer rally in the Akron-Canton, Ohio area. This meeting with churches from around the region is for one purpose: to set ourselves...
Reaching A Generation
We are all concerned about the direction of our communities and our country. It is easy to spend all of our time listening to the commentators and talking about how...
7 Ways To Use The Daily Podcast
Podcasts are a wonderful resource for personal, daily growth. Listening to the faithful teaching of God's Word has often been used to instruct and inspire me along the way. My...
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...
Help Us Spread the Gospel
I love the gospel. It was the good news of Jesus Christ that changed my life and my eternal destiny! Every good thing in my life grows out of the...
Giving Tuesday
Across the U.S. the Tuesday after Thanksgiving has come to be known as "giving Tuesday," an opportunity to help the needy and invest in charitable causes. There are many ministries...
5 Suggestions For Being A Better Witness During The Holidays
Over the next six weeks believers will have more opportunities to witness than perhaps at any other time of the year. Even secular people tend to think about spiritual things...
Every Day A Gospel Day!
In the Old Testament the holy day was Saturday, the Sabbath. New Testament believers gather to celebrate the risen Christ on Sunday, the first day of the week. I am...
The Evangelists
Their names are some of the most famous in all of Christian history. Their writings comprise the first four books of our New Testament. Who are they? Evangelists. It is...
Armed For Battle
The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states the right of American citizens "to keep and bear arms." In 1791 our forefathers saw the need for people to defend...
New Gospel Tract Now Available!
Several people have asked in recent weeks if I am working toward publishing any books. The answer is yes and the key word is "working"! My pastor wisely advised me...
Have A Conversation!
The Christian witness should not be awkward. A rigid recitation of facts will never effectively introduce unbelievers to "the way, the truth, and the life." Early on in my witnessing...
A Personal Evangelist
Permit me to share with you something personal that God has been doing in my own heart. Week after week I am introduced to speak in some public meeting as...
Last Week’s Report And A Challenge For The Future
Just a few days ago we hosted a county-wide baccalaureate service for the graduating seniors of our home county. God blessed in a marvelous way. Hundreds of seniors, parents, grandparents,...
What Is Going On In Our Schools?
This generation needs the good news of Jesus Christ! Young people are growing up in a world of violence and hate. Only the love of God can make the difference....
Cliche Christianity
So much of our Christianity has become trite and cliche. Words often overused and under-appreciated are common place. Do we even think about the things we are saying? I hear...
An Opportunity to Invest in the Gospel
Not all investments are good ones! Investing in the gospel is always a wise investment. Today I am traveling to preach the Word of God. Continually I am reminded that...
The Influence of Evangelist Billy Graham
Like so many days, I am flying through the Charlotte, North Carolina airport this morning. Four miles from the terminal a private memorial service is being held for the most...
Meditations on Our Mission
After days of flying it takes a little time for your body (and your mind) to get back to normal! I'm not sure I am completely there but each day...
“Thank You For Loving Our Country With Me”
I wrote this post while ministering in another country. No matter where I travel in this world, I can boldly proclaim that God loves all people and Christ died for...
A Special Prayer Request
I do not normally publish a post on the Lord's day, but today I have a special prayer need to share with you. In just a few hours we will...
Christmas Miracles
Even among unbelievers Christmas is viewed as a season for miracles. (Think Miracle on 34th Street!) But for those of us who know Christ it is more than that - it...
The 3 Most Important Times in A Revival Meeting
We have just come through one of the busiest seasons of the year for revival meetings. In reality, God chooses the season for revival. It cannot be scheduled or planned....
Would You Join Our Gospel Team?
The Apostle Paul rarely ever ministered alone. For each gospel advance he enlisted and engaged a missionary team. In his words, "we are labourers together with God" (1 Corinthians 3:9)....
10 Ways to Begin Bringing Others to Jesus
10 Ways to Begin Bringing Others to Jesus Have you ever had the joy of sharing Christ with someone and seeing that person come to know the Lord as their...
A New Song – An Eternal Message
Frequently in my sermons I tell the story of some great Christian hymn. The background to a song often opens up the message in a more meaningful way. I am...
5 Lessons On Witnessing
Are you looking for a study that will stir your heart for the advancement of the gospel? Are you interested in a brief series on witnessing that could be used...
One Month Away
Last night I had the joy to be in Murfreesboro, Tennessee for a wonderful tent meeting. God met with us in a special way. In just 4 weeks the Southwide...
Seven Bible Stories to Use With Muslims
We are only days away from 9/11. So many thoughts and emotions come to our minds as we approach this day of memorial. For those of us who know Christ,...
The “Go” Kit: Bible Studies On Witnessing
Just a few month's ago I had the privilege of writing five Bible studies on witnessing. They are designed to both inspire and instruct believers to begin sharing their faith...
I Only Have One Message
Dr. Tom Malone used to joke about having five sermons and five hundred titles. My pastor challenged me years ago to work constantly at preparing new Bible messages. That counsel...
An Open Letter About Our May Campaign
We are quickly approaching an exciting 4 day campaign in May. Please help us pray and share this important information. Below I am posting an open letter that is being...
We Need More Evangelists!
We do not need more sermonizers, organizers, and motivators. We need more evangelists. Not just the kind who travel from place to place preaching in meetings. Our world is in...
Missing Messiah
While preaching recently in the beautiful state of Connecticut I was driven through several old cemeteries. Very old. It was fascinating to see markers going back to the 1600's! It...
A Personal Invitation to CORE 2017
One of Satan's greatest tools is discouragement. I am afraid that many preachers are so disillusioned with the condition of our nation that they wonder if there is anything they can...
A Christian’s Duty to Law Enforcement
We have had many dear friends though the years who serve in law enforcement. I was reminded again this week that those who protect and serve are special people. They...
My Struggle with Doubt and the Victory I Found
It was the darkest time of my life spiritually. Like many believers, I struggled through a period of tremendous doubt about my salvation. There were many factors that contributed to...
It Works!
I received a most encouraging phone call yesterday from a man who attended a men's conference that I was privileged to be in last week. He took part in a...
Daily Witness (Daily Living – Part 8)
Every day is a gift. Yes, they are a gift from God, but for the discerning Christian they are also a gift to God. The Lord grants us breath, health,...
An Interesting Woman and a Sermon I Needed to Hear
Through the years I have met many interesting people on airplanes. Everyone has a story and a simple conversation with a stranger can be memorable. I have tried to pray...
One of Life’s Greatest Questions: Where Is God?
Life is full of questions. One of the first questions children ask about God is a question that continues into theological discussions of people of all ages. Ask a child,...
