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Old 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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