Author Archives: jesustrek

Generous People

Posted on March 19, 2015 by jesustrek

The beginning of Acts 3 tells about a handicapped man who begged for money every day at the temple gate. Did you ever wonder why he chose that location to ask people for money? It’s because God’s people have a … Continue reading →

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Able to Serve

Posted on March 18, 2015 by jesustrek

John 13 tells the well-known story of the time Jesus washed the feet of his disciples. Here Jesus taught his followers a lesson on the importance of humble service. How was Jesus able to get his mind off of his … Continue reading →

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I Noticed Your Limp

Posted on March 17, 2015 by jesustrek

I recently injured my knee. It’s nothing serious, but I have been walking with a slight limp. When I pass people on the street who don’t know me, they might glance my way, but they generally don’t ask me what’s … Continue reading →

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What Are You Waiting For?

Posted on March 16, 2015 by jesustrek

A few years ago, a man who wanted to argue with me about baptism posed a situation where he was crawling through the desert and wanted to accept Christ, but had no water in which to be baptized. Wouldn’t God … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Pi Day

Posted on March 14, 2015 by jesustrek

Today is “Pi Day” (3.14). I was reminded of that when I looked at the news this morning. However, I had already celebrated by having chocolate pie for breakfast. Seriously! I occasionally have pie for breakfast, and it doesn’t take … Continue reading →

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Sacrificial Love

Posted on March 12, 2015 by jesustrek

Clark and Betty Biddle, both 88, were walking in a shopping center parking lot on February 26, when a car began to back out of a parking space. Instinctively, Clark pushed his wife of 68 years out of the way … Continue reading →

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Proper Self-Assessment

Posted on March 9, 2015 by jesustrek

The drive home from a recent high school basketball game was long and tedious. In addition to the rain and darkness, a low-lying fog made it difficult to see the pavement in front of me. The road was hilly and … Continue reading →

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Saved From the Fire

Posted on March 8, 2015 by jesustrek

Lexington, Kentucky firefighter Anthony “AJ” Johnson received a lot of attention when he helped save a cat from a house fire on February 17, 2015. Someone caught Johnson on video as he administered oxygen to Prissy after she escaped the … Continue reading →

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No Secrets

Posted on March 7, 2015 by jesustrek

Jim Warren draws a weekly cartoon for the Lexington Herald-Leader called “Loose Change”. One of his recent cartoons pictured 3 office workers delivering some news to their boss—“Hackers got into the computer system and tried to steal all our valuable … Continue reading →

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Impulse Buying

Posted on March 6, 2015 by jesustrek

Normally I am fairly focused when I go into a store to buy something. I get the items I need and get out as quickly as possible. However, a few days ago I got held up in line at the … Continue reading →

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