Strength For The Way

In this final episode on the Life of Nicodemus, Roger Duncan focuses on the third stage or phase in Nicodemus' life, as it related to Jesus. In John 19, we find Nicodemus boldly declaring his allegiance to Christ through his actions surrounding the Lord's burial. Nicodemus had come to the point in his life that he no longer cared who knew or what it might cost him, to follow Jesus. May the same be...

In today's episode, Roger Duncan discusses the second phase in the life of Nicodemus and his faith journey. In John 7, we find Nicodemus speaking up for Jesus. It was done subtly, but at least, he did it. At some point and time in our lives, each of us, as believers, are going to find ourselves in a position where we need to speak up for the Lord and our faith. May we be found faithful and unasham...

In today's episode, Roger Duncan begins a series on the life of Nicodemus. There were three phases, or stages, that Nicodemus went through in his relationship with the Lord Jesus. In this first stage, we find Nicodemus being drawn to Christ, and his meeting with Jesus in John 3 reminds us of the wonderful truth that the gospel is for every one and is available on a personal level.

In our last episode in this series, Roger Duncan provides several practical principles we can live by, in order to protect our joy. Satan longs to hinder and steal our joy, so we must be vigilant in guarding and defending it. We are also reminded that, ultimately, having joy in our lives comes down to a choice. We must be determined that we are going to experience all the joy that the Lord has for...

In part 3 of our study, Roger Duncan provides the final 3 parts to Paul's formula for joy. They are found in Philippians chapters 2-4, and they consist of having a selfless mindset, a spiritual mindset, and a secure mindset. The key to maintaining our joy involves putting others first, focusing on heavenly things as opposed to earthly things, and allowing God's peace and His strength to help us gu...

In part 2 of our series on "The Quest For Joy," Roger Duncan looks at the life of the Apostle Paul and his letter to the Philippians as a formula for maintaining our joy. Paul teaches us that, for the Christian, the key to experiencing joy is having the proper mindset and perspective. Paul was a master at viewing his suffering, trials, or circumstances through the lens of Christ and the blessings...

Roger Duncan begins the first of a four-part series on "The Quest For Joy." As believers, joy has been provided to us by the Lord Jesus, but many of us struggle to experience it like we were intended to. Jesus longs for us to continually have His joy and that there would be fullness of joy in our lives (John 15:11). 

In this episode, Roger Duncan looks at an intriguing story of an event that transpired in II Kings 13:14-19 between King Jehoash and Elisha, the prophet. Sadly, it is a story about a king who forfeited God's best for him and his people because of his lack of faith, half-heartedness, and lack of spiritual discernment. We find some very practical lessons and warnings in this story that can help us a...

As we head into Mother's Day weekend, Roger Duncan leads us in a study about Jochabed, the mother of Moses. What a godly woman of impact, determination, dedication, and prayer! She was able to still godly principles and character into her son that would result in Moses refusing the riches and pleasures of Egypt and remaining true to his Israelite brethren. To all of the ladies, wives, mothers, and...

In our final study on the resurrection of Jesus, Roger Duncan focuses on what seeing the resurrected Lord did in the life of James, His half-brother, Simon Peter, and the two Christ-followers who were traveling on the road to Emmaus. Each of these received something significant in their lives after Jesus rose from the grave. James received the faith to believe in Jesus, Simon Peter received forgiv...

In part 2 of our study on Jesus' resurrection, Roger Duncan discusses how the Lord's victory over death, hell, and the grave was a statement of confirmation to His followers. It assured them that our preaching, witnessing, and faith are not in vain. Resurrection day also was a day that produced radical transformation in the lives of His followers. Before Jesus' resurrection, many of them struggled...

In this study, Roger Duncan begins a 3-part series of the significance of our Lord's resurrection. For the believer in Christ, Jesus' resurrection is the very foundation and cornerstone of our faith. It displays the unmatched power of our Lord and Savior, as Jesus conquered death, hell, and the grave. It was a day of conquest, confirmation, and change.

In this final episode in our series on "Why We Believe In Jesus," Roger gives us the final reason we should be confident in our faith in Christ - it is because of the marvelous things we have seen Him do in our lives, from a personal perspective. Roger gives personal testimony to some of the blessings in His life that could only be explained as having come from the loving and faithful hand of the...

In part 4 of our series, Roger Duncan shares the third reason for "Why We Believe In Jesus" - it's because of the ministry and presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Roger shares some verses from | John 5:6-10 to help us recognize how the Holy Spirit is a credible witness, when it comes to testifying about Jesus in our lives. Within these verses, we find a very logical truth which tells us that...

In our third devotional in this series, Roger gives us the fourth reason why Christ followers can rely on, and trust in, the Scriptures - it is because of the Bible's accuracy. Jesus Christ is THE theme of God's Word, and all throughout the Old Testament, we find various types, symbols, and pictures of our Savior. The stories and events recorded in the Bible point to the Lord's coming to earth, Hi...

In Part 2 of our series on Why We Believe In Jesus, Roger shares three of the four reasons why believers can be confident in the reliability of the Scriptures. Not only do the fulfilled prophecies in the Bible prove its credibility, but its unity and longevity do as well. When one considers the fact that a number of the prophecies were actually fulfilled by enemies of Jesus, how the Bible was writ...

In this episode, Roger Duncan begins a new series on the topic of "Why We Believe In Jesus." This devotional was inspired by a sermon Roger read by the late pastor, Dr. Adrian Rogers. Roger will begin the series by citing historical reasons for our faith and belief in Jesus, and he will also introduce the first reason why the Word of God is reliable and can be trusted.

In this final devotional of the Identity series, Roger Duncan shares the decisions we have to make regarding our identity. There are two questions we must answer or decisions we must make: What voice are we going to listen to regarding our identity? Are we going to listen to who God says we are, or are we going to allow other voices to most influence us? Is what God says about us enough for us to...

In part 2 of this 3-part series on Identity, Roger Duncan warns us about the deceptive tactics of the devil, when it comes to knowing who we really are. The devil desires for us to look horizontally to discover our identity, but God has created us to vertically to Him to find our value and self-worth. Roger cites the Biblical characters of David and Paul as examples of people who fully embraced wh...

In this episode, Roger Duncan begins a 3-part study on the topic of identity. He reminds us that, for the believer in Christ, there is really only one Person who has the right to define us, and that Person is the One who created us. Roger also emphasizes the truth that our identity is not found or determined by our accomplishments, job titles, or the acceptance from others. For us to have victory...

In this episode, Roger Duncan concludes the second part of his devotional dealing with the relationships in our lives. His focus today is on the relationships with our family and friends, and he reminds us that the three most important words in the English language are "I love you!" Are there some people in your life that need to hear these words from you today? If so, make it a priority to let th...

In today's devotional, Roger Duncan shares a very personal testimony about a day that changed his life forever. The events that transpired on December 22, 2022 resulted in a new appreciation for the relationships in his life. He was reminded that the most important relationship in any person's life is the one they have with Jesus Christ. Listen and be challenged today. If you do not know Christ as...

In this episode, Roger Duncan gives us a practical, 6-step plan to assist us in sincere reflection of the past year and proper goal-setting for the coming year. These steps include pausing, pondering, praising, praying, planning, and pursuing. We hope this episode will be a helpful resource to you, as you endeavor to make 2026 your greatest year ever for the glory of God!

As we conclude 2025 and head into the new year, Roger Duncan reminds us that our primary goals and resolutions should center around our spiritual lives. We should ask ourselves the questions, "Did I grow and mature in my faith? Am I closer to the Lord now than I was this time last year?" Roger, then, discusses three areas of our spiritual lives that we should strive for improving and strengthening...

During this Christmas season, Roger Duncan looks at the story of the shepherds that received the news from the angels that Jesus Christ had been born. He relates the lessons we can learn from the shepherds that will help us in pursuing Jesus Christ in our own lives. Enjoy this last episode of a three-part series on Lessons From The Shepherds. Merry Christmas!