Year Written: 2026
A few years ago, Rocky asked me to write a book on the history of Influencers from my perspective. I was humbled and honored that he would entrust this task to me. It was a joy to go back into my memory and recall all the wonderful things my eyes have seen in my 20 […]
Envy, greed, lust my companion sins daily. I had gained delusional contentment in their presence. My soul hardened beyond the depth of condemnation. The depths of sin, my deceived comfort, I wasn’t sinking. I needed nought. For I had found the depths of my sins bearable. Yes, bearable. I would dare to say perhaps even contentment […]
by James A. Murray, Senior Pastor at Abide Church in Sydney Australia What made the burning bush attractive wasn’t the fire, but the fact that it was not consumed. And what makes your passion for Jesus and His Church compelling isn’t your hustle or grind—it’s fire that doesn’t burn your out. In times past, what often impressed people […]
Dan Bartel is a longtime Board member of Influencers Bakersfield and long retired offensive lineman (Bakersfield High Driller and Cal Poly Mustang) Recovering from foot surgery has me sidelined from my normal activity. ‘Tis the season for college bowl games and NFL playoffs, which I usually pay little attention to. However, being confined to a recliner this […]
“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32 I love the precepts of The Journey that have been discovered and shared year after year. They never grow old or seem outdated, […]
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NLT Do you make new resolutions at the beginning of the year, only to break them about […]
“But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen me and to those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you to open their […]
Jesus calls all believers to “Go Make Disciples of All Nations.” (Matt 28:18-20) He also calls his believer to “Abide with Him” (John 15). He calls us to be set apart and sanctified. And for some, He is calling us to join this discipleship movement called Influencers Global Ministries, using The Journey as our tool. […]