Author Archives: jesustrek

The Model Prayer

Posted on January 9, 2026 by jesustrek

Right in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us what many Christians call “The Lord’s Prayer”. Many scholars refer to it as “The Model Prayer”, because it is an outline for how we should properly pray. … Continue reading →

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I Am Resolved

Posted on January 2, 2026 by jesustrek

I hope it’s not too late to address the subject of New Year’s resolutions. I also hope that if you made any, you have been able to keep them so far! It’s always a good idea to try to improve … Continue reading →

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After Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2025 by jesustrek

What do you do after Christmas? (I mean besides paying bills and trying to lose weight!). The post-holiday season can be a letdown for many people. The excitement and merriment are past. Get-togethers with family and friends are over. The … Continue reading →

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God’s Christmas Message

Posted on December 19, 2025 by jesustrek

Luke 2 records the message of Christmas. It starts with an angel of the Lord appearing to some shepherds. The word “angel” means “messenger”. The shepherds were terrified when they saw the angel. This is typical of what we see … Continue reading →

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Holiday Thoughts

Posted on December 6, 2025 by jesustrek

The days between Thanksgiving and Christmas are often times for reflection. Here are some random thoughts, and some Scriptures to go along with them. The thoughts may be a bit whimsical, but the Bible verses may be just what you … Continue reading →

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His Indescribable Gift

Posted on November 26, 2025 by jesustrek

There is a verse of Scripture that I believe is the perfect segue from the Thanksgiving holiday to the Christmas season. It is 2 Corinthians 9:15, which says, “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.” The gift from God … Continue reading →

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Being Thankful

Posted on November 21, 2025 by jesustrek

I am writing this on the Friday before Thanksgiving. This is the time of year when most people try to be as thankful as we should be all year long. It is also the time of year when we dig … Continue reading →

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Excuses

Posted on November 7, 2025 by jesustrek

When drivers try to explain their automobile accidents, they sure can come up with some amazing excuses. Ann Landers gave these humorous examples from actual insurance reports provided to one insurance company. “A pedestrian hit me and went under my … Continue reading →

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Be an Encourager!

Posted on October 30, 2025 by jesustrek

It has been said that discouragement is one of the devil’s greatest tools. I agree with that statement. If Satan doesn’t succeed in destroying you, he will settle for keeping you from becoming all that God intends for you to … Continue reading →

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Salt and Light

Posted on October 17, 2025 by jesustrek

Remember the old saltshaker prank? Someone would loosen the top of a salt shaker in a restaurant. The next customer would unsuspectingly try to put a little salt on their food and end up dumping the entire contents of the … Continue reading →

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