Author Archives: jesustrek

That’s How that Song Goes!

Posted on October 3, 2014 by jesustrek

The chimes from the church up the street were playing Love Divine, All Loves Excelling. I had grown up singing this old hymn, so I tried to remember the words and sing along with the music. At one point I … Continue reading →

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Still the Same

Posted on October 2, 2014 by jesustrek

A college student became friends with an elderly man who lived in the same boarding house. The older man was a retired music teacher. Every morning, they had a routine that they would go through. The student would greet his … Continue reading →

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Shadow of Death

Posted on October 1, 2014 by jesustrek

Donald Grey Barnhouse was driving his children to the funeral of their mother. While they were stopped at an intersection, a semi-tractor trailer crossed in front of them, momentarily casting a shadow on their car. Barnhouse asked his children, “Would … Continue reading →

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Reaching New Heights

Posted on September 30, 2014 by jesustrek

Several years ago I visited an amusement park with a group of people from our church. I was in my thirties at the time, and I had never been on a big roller coaster of any kind. Being slightly afraid … Continue reading →

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Drawing Power

Posted on September 26, 2014 by jesustrek

There is something magnetic about the cross of Jesus Christ. The story of such a loving, sacrificial death compels people to consider its significance. It draws people to take a closer look at this dramatic event in history that—according to … Continue reading →

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Good or Bad?

Posted on September 25, 2014 by jesustrek

Those who watch their cholesterol levels know that not all cholesterol is the same. There are different kinds of cholesterol. To put it in layman’s terms, there is “good cholesterol” and “bad cholesterol”. The bad cholesterol clogs arteries and leads … Continue reading →

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Presence of Greatness

Posted on September 23, 2014 by jesustrek

Mark Scott wrote the following in The Lookout: “The state where I live has a wonderful state convention. Some years ago at this convention I was greeting people before the evening session. As I was preparing to take my seat, … Continue reading →

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No Looking Back

Posted on September 22, 2014 by jesustrek

The Australian coat of arms pictures two creatures—the emu, a flightless bird, and the kangaroo. The animals were chosen because they share a characteristic that appealed to the Australian citizens. Both the emu and the kangaroo can move only forward, … Continue reading →

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One Way

Posted on September 19, 2014 by jesustrek

  In World Vision, Tony Campolo writes about an interesting airplane trip he once took from California to Philadelphia. When the man seated next to him learned that he was a Christian, he wanted to talk about religion. He said, … Continue reading →

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Stay Tuned In

Posted on September 17, 2014 by jesustrek

A former park ranger at Yellowstone National Park tells the story of a ranger who was leading a group of hikers in the park. The ranger was telling the hikers about the flowers and animals, and he considered the messages … Continue reading →

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