Author Archives: jesustrek

Answered Prayer

Posted on May 19, 2026 by jesustrek

Shortly after Dallas Theological Seminary was founded in 1924, it almost came to the point of bankruptcy. All the creditors were going to foreclose at noon on a particular day. That morning there was a meeting in the president’s office … Continue reading →

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Believing the Bible

Posted on May 14, 2026 by jesustrek

Here is a portion of what Love Lockman wrote in an article about Christian faith that was published in the “Lookout” magazine. “Did you ever stop to think that almost everything Christians believe is unbelievable? We believe the Red Sea … Continue reading →

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Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on May 2, 2026 by jesustrek

The world in which we live can be downright scary if you think about it. There are many dangerous things that could bring harm, or even death, to a person. We must be concerned about illnesses, accidents, and natural disasters … Continue reading →

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Like a Fruitful Tree

Posted on April 25, 2026 by jesustrek

No one wants to live an unproductive life. We all want to live a life of meaning, making a difference in the lives of those around us. The Bible is filled with exhortations for us to do just that. Jesus … Continue reading →

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Repentance

Posted on April 17, 2026 by jesustrek

Repentance is a word that you don’t hear a lot of these days. One preacher referred to repentance as “the vanishing essential”. The word might be vanishing from our vocabulary, but it is still a major, essential theme in the … Continue reading →

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Open Doors and Hardships

Posted on March 27, 2026 by jesustrek

The apostle Paul makes an interesting statement in 1 Cor.16:8-9— “But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” In assessing the … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Truth

Posted on March 20, 2026 by jesustrek

In Discipleship Journal author Mack Stiles told the story of how he led a young man from Sweden named Andreas to Christ. One part of their conversation is especially instructive: Andreas said, “I’ve been told if I decide to follow … Continue reading →

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Fruitfulness

Posted on March 12, 2026 by jesustrek

Several years ago, many owners of small farms in America began to reduce their crop production to a mere sideline and instead started using their property for another purpose: entertainment farming. Other terms for this new way to make a … Continue reading →

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Three Important Hours in Your Week

Posted on March 6, 2026 by jesustrek

Many people claim to be pressed for time, but the truth is that we all have the same amount of time –168 hours in a week. Some of what we do with that time is determined by others, but some … Continue reading →

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An Attitude that Attracts

Posted on February 20, 2026 by jesustrek

An executive for Southwest Airlines once pointed out that their company hired attitudes. He explained that they could train people to do the rest. It was the attitude that they looked for first and foremost. Perhaps we should take some … Continue reading →

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