Old Paths & New Roads
by Pastor Rich BittermanOld Paths & New Roads
About the Substack
A front porch for faith, storytelling, and the timeless wisdom of the hills. From the winding backroads of the Ozarks to the digital highways of today, this is a place to slow down, reflect, and walk the old paths of faith—one story at a time.
Free Subscription Benefits
- Daily verse by verse Bible studies
Paid Subcription Benefits
- Archive of past articles.
- Exclusive weekly Bible Skills series.
- Community & Conversation – A private space for like-minded believers to share thoughts, prayer requests, and encouragement.
Paid Subscription Plans
- $8 a month
- $80 a year
About Pastor Rich Bitterman
Daily devotions from a rural pastor in the Ozarks—one verse, one story, one prayer. Baptist Press named one of my articles the No. 1 most-read story of 2025!
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