Author Archives: jesustrek

Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2015 by jesustrek

Today is Earth Day, and people all over the world are celebrating in one way or another. I am reminded of Tony Campolo’s book, How to Rescue the Earth without Worshiping Nature. Campolo says, “Being concerned about the environment is … Continue reading →

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Better Wake Up!

Posted on April 20, 2015 by jesustrek

Last week a baggage handler for Alaska Airlines fell asleep in the cargo hold of a jetliner that was about to take off. The plane had just departed when the worker woke up and started banging on the plane. The … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Person?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by jesustrek

Let’s say that, like many other people, you believe that there is a heaven and a hell. Let’s say that you understand that all people will spend eternity either in heaven or in hell. And let’s say that you believe … Continue reading →

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Fulfilling Our Purpose

Posted on April 16, 2015 by jesustrek

Once a month I sing and play guitar for a local group of senior citizens. I sing mostly pop, folk and country songs from years gone by. There is usually a lot of audience participation on “Take Me Home Country … Continue reading →

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Time to Pay Up

Posted on April 15, 2015 by jesustrek

Today is April 15, the day when taxes are due to be paid to the federal government. That reminds me of the fellow who once exclaimed, “I’m trying to live within my means, but the government won’t let me!” Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

Posted on April 13, 2015 by jesustrek

On April 20, 1999, two deranged gunmen walked into Columbine High School in Colorado, hoping to kill as many of their classmates as they could. It is thought that they especially targeted athletes and Christians. At one point in the … Continue reading →

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Little Resemblance

Posted on April 11, 2015 by jesustrek

I saw a picture of a statue that has caused a bit of an uproar in Celoron, New York. The statue was to honor a celebrity who had grown up in that town. People were complaining that the bronze sculpture … Continue reading →

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Be Nice to Your Siblings!

Posted on April 10, 2015 by jesustrek

I just found out that today is National Siblings Day. I didn’t even know that there was such a day, but it seems like a pretty good idea. Luckily for me, I had already given my brother some cookies that he … Continue reading →

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He’s Still Got It!

Posted on April 9, 2015 by jesustrek

Jack Nicklaus participated in the par 3 contest at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, yesterday. The 75-year-old, who is considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time, showed that he still has what it takes. Nicklaus pleased … Continue reading →

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Just Between the Two of You

Posted on April 8, 2015 by jesustrek

Occasionally I will see that one of my Facebook friends has used that public forum to point out the sin of a certain individual who has wronged him or her. While this lack of courage and tact is deplorable, it is … Continue reading →

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