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Keep Studying the Bible with Us

Keep Studying the Bible With Us Our mission at Enjoying the Journey is to help people Follow God’s Word and Find Christ’s Joy. This begins with knowing Christ as Savior...
"You do not need to be famous to be faithful. God does not measure our labor by size but by its sort (1 Corinthians 3:5-14). The lives of Aquila and Priscilla teach us what a difference a couple can make by committing their lives to the work of God."

Who Were Aquila and Priscilla?

Who Were Aquila and Priscilla? There are many famous names in Scripture: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Deborah, David, Solomon, Esther, Daniel, and others. Yet, few know much about Aquila...
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Family Night

Family Night Friday night was family night at our house growing up. Dad traveled for business through the week and, once he started preaching, preached in area churches many nights....
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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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Learning to Think Differently

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Living in Love

This morning Tammy and I had the joy of participating in a special couple's brunch and marriage seminar. Like many other holidays, Valentine's Day provides an emphasis that should be...
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5 Books to Read On Marriage & Family (And One I Am Starting To Read)

This week I had the privilege of speaking in a special seminar on the Christian home. The people in attendance were young and old, single and married, people with children...
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How NOT To Choose A Mate

When I was a young man someone told me, “Choose only a date who would make a good mate.” That was good advice. A casual relationship can quickly turn into...
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Marriage And Friendship

This week Tammy and I are speaking at two different couples’ retreats. It is wonderful just to be together and a privilege to invest in others truth that has been...
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My Wife’s Ministry

Our First Valentine’s Day, 1995 My favorite traveling companion is the one that God is allowing me to make this journey through life with. Every place is better with her....
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7 Specific Prayers for the One You Love

lt,Tammy and I are on our way to speak at a marriage retreat for the next couple of days. This week is, of course, a special time for sweethearts and...
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GUEST POST: “A Goodly Heritage”

My first guest author this year is my pastor and hero. He has been my best friend all of my life. I am grateful for dad's testimony of faithfulness. He...
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The Most Important Lessons I Learned in My College Years

A few days ago I had the joy of addressing a group of college students in a local church. There were freshmen and upperclassmen, full of hope and excitement as...
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A Simple Idea for Families

Families are busier than they have ever been. One of the most challenging things to do as a spouse or parent is consistently read the Bible with your family. I...
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A Word of Encouragement for Single Adults (Archive)

For a time in our ministry Tammy and I had the privilege of working in the single adult department of our church. We had watched many of these young adults...
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A Word to the In-Laws

I know. The title has real potential. A preacher friend of mine recently said to me, "I have no problem with mother-in-laws. I love my wife's mother-in-law!" (For the record,...
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Happy Homes

One of the most wonderful gifts that my parents gave to me growing up was a happy home.  Yes, they had rules.  No, we did not get to do whatever...
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Family Devotions and Spiritual Awakenings

"I will get married in a few months.  What advice do you have for me?"  Working with hundreds of college students these are words I have heard many times.  As...
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For Married Couples: Dealing with Difficult Days

Marriage is fun.  But not all the time.  Newlyweds rarely think of this when they say, "for better or for worse." Every young couple need this understanding and preferably before...
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Aquila and Priscilla: A Biblical Marriage

Aquila and Priscilla: A Biblical Marriage God’s design is for families to serve Christ together in a New Testament church. As we find our place in the Lord’s work, every...
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Married Couples Serving God Together

Married Couples Serving God Together My wife and I just returned from our annual couples' retreat. We had the joy of spending some extra time with my favorite couple: my...
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For Married Couples

Marriage is a joy, but it takes work to have a truly Christian home.  The "oneness" which Jesus intended between a husband and wife must be guarded every day.  I...