Another year has come to an end. I started 2025 with a desire to write a devotional article every single day. It got a bit laborious, so I eventually backed off to only writing articles on weekdays. Eventually, I wasn’t always able to write that frequently.
So … I’m going to take a break. I suspect this year at White Hall Baptist Church will require much more of my attention as we cultivate the posture of restful availability to whatever the Lord calls us to do. I suspect this year will see us begin new ministries and experience some measure of growth. That will require more of my time.
But … I’m not going to stop writing. I have every intention of producing another book by the end of this year. I’ve got a few projects started, so I need to determine which one I will tackle. I’ll post it here and on social media as the project nears completion.
Finally, here are the stats for this website. I’m so grateful that others have joined me for my journey as I write, primarily about God’s Word but periodically about other things. As you can see, the audience has grown since 2017.

In 2025, there were 62,654 views and 48,324 visitors. Search engines drew people to my site, accounting for 39,041 views. These numbers aren’t huge, but they let me know that in a small way, I can encourage and influence others as I point to Jesus and His Word.
As you can see in the image below, the audience is primarily in the United States, but it extends far beyond our borders. The internet really does make the world seem smaller.

And one other thing … The previous stats only include visitors to my website. They don’t include the (currently) 452 people who receive each post via e-mail when they don’t visit my site.
So, I hate to set this project aside, but I need some time to breathe, make sure I’m being a good steward of my time by doing the most important things, and eventually get back to writing regularly on this site.
Thank you for joining me on this journey, and I look forward to returning at some point, maybe sooner than later.
Thank you Pastor Ellis for the laboriously year long effort to educate a needy audience
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You are welcome. And the only adjustment I would make to your comment is that I was working with a HUNGRY audience. Like a chef that is energized when people enjoy his meals, I love being on an adventure with people who are hungry for Jesus and His Word.
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AMEN!!!Sent from my iPhone
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I hate to see you go but I truly understand where you are. My husband and I were in ministry and know the demands onnyour time and energies as well as your family. God bless you as you yield to His calling.
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Thank you, Dorothy.
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Greetings Pastor. Although, i have not “stalked” you enough to know if that is still your current profession, etc. I came upon your blog by my own random searches on things regarding Thomas J. Jackson, aka “Stonewall” whom i also deeply admire as a strong Christian man, and military leader. I, like you, have read many biographies base on him, and live much more in the heart of where many of the famous battles of the Civil War took place. It was on a search for the location of where in Florida that he served, that i found your blog post.
I am just posting, mostly to reach out to say hello to someone who shares my faith, and interest.
May our Lord bless your time away from your blog.
A brother in Christ, by His grace.
john
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Great to hear from you. When I studied about Stonewall in high school history class, I didn’t appreciate who he was. But as I came to understand him, his incredible faith, and how that played out in his military exploits, I was hooked. I look forward to meeting him in Heaven one day.
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