Author Archives: jesustrek

Grace and Truth in Action

Posted on June 17, 2016 by jesustrek

An Orlando Chick-fil-A ignored a long-standing company policy last week in order to help people in need. The  fast food chain has become quite successful even though they are not open on Sunday. They remain closed on the first day … Continue reading →

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High Expectations

Posted on June 16, 2016 by jesustrek

When a little boy expressed that he was looking forward to the day when he would be old enough to play baseball, his mother cautioned him, “You won’t be able to run very fast because of the operations you have … Continue reading →

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Message of Love

Posted on June 15, 2016 by jesustrek

Rubel Shelly tells this story: Jason Tuskes was a 17-year-old high school honor student. He was close to his mother, his wheelchair-bound father, and his younger brother. Jason was an expert swimmer who loved to scuba dive. He left home … Continue reading →

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Incremental Sacrifice

Posted on June 10, 2016 by jesustrek

Fred Craddock once spoke to a group of ministers about an observation he had made about the subject of sacrifice. Here is what he said: “To give my life for Christ appears glorious. To pour myself out for others…to pay … Continue reading →

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Powerful Tool

Posted on June 8, 2016 by jesustrek

Jerry Kramer was a star player on the Green Bay Packer championship teams coached by the great Vince Lombardi. Lombardi, considered one of the top coaches of all time, could be tough on his players, but he also knew how … Continue reading →

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Higher Vision

Posted on June 7, 2016 by jesustrek

In the book A Saviour for All Seasons, William Barker tells about a bishop who once stayed at the home of a college president who also served as professor of physics and chemistry. The bishop expressed his belief that just … Continue reading →

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National Donut Day

Posted on June 3, 2016 by jesustrek

I just heard that today is National Donut Day. Various establishments known primarily for their donuts are advertising all kinds of special deals. Did you indulge in your favorite variety of this sweet, circle-shaped treat? If you are like me, … Continue reading →

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Need Anything?

Posted on June 2, 2016 by jesustrek

A man who had chosen a minimalist lifestyle watched with interest as his new neighbor unloaded a truckload of furniture, decorative items, electronic devices and numerous other possessions. When he went over to introduce himself, he said, “If you ever … Continue reading →

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Basking In the Light

Posted on June 1, 2016 by jesustrek

I don’t know a whole lot about house plants, but I do know that they need to be in the sunlight. As a matter of fact, sometimes plants will lean toward the sun. They are designed to seek the source … Continue reading →

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Avoid the Traffic

Posted on May 28, 2016 by jesustrek

A few years ago, when my wife and I were living in Indiana, we decided to take a few days off and drive south. As we left the Kokomo area and headed toward Indianapolis, it suddenly occurred to us that … Continue reading →

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