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Author Archives: jesustrek
Heed the Warning!
I used to live in a town that had once been devastated by a tornado. Even decades later, people still talked about the storm that had flattened almost the entire town. They taught their children and grandchildren to watch out … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged illustration, Jesus, second coming, siren, storm warning, tornado, warning, wrath of God
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Healing is a Priority
If you have ever spent time in the waiting area of a hospital emergency room, you know that life must be put on hold for a while. When a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency, everything else must wait. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Prayer
Tagged emergency room, healing, hospital, illistration, Isaiah 53:5, Jesus, sin
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Don’t Let Your Guard Down!
Singer Steve Green has spent some time talking to the members of the work crews who set up speakers and spotlights in the auditoriums where his concerts are held. He says, “The fellows I talked to weren’t bothered by the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged 1 Peter 5:9, devil, illustration, resisting temptation, Satan, sin, Steve Green, the devil's schemes
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Better Choice
The pro-life movement is showing some strength in the south. Several southern states have recently enacted laws that are greatly restricting access to abortions. It is reported that 19 of the 33 abortion clinics in Texas have closed this year. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged abortion, abortion clinics, abortion laws, illustration, pro-life movement, sanctity of life
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Feeling Like a Champ
I recently celebrated another birthday, and I’m feeling like a champ—“Champ” Bailey, that is. Bailey is a professional football player who is approaching his 36th birthday. That’s old for a football player. Bailey has noticed that he is the oldest … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports
Tagged aging, Champ Bailey, discipleship, illustration, older football players, setting an example, Titus 2:6-7
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Scuffed
Sometimes I find coins on the road or sidewalk when I’m out walking. It’s not enough to make a significant difference in my retirement account, but it still is a small thrill to pick up a coin that has been … Continue reading
Put a Smile on Your Face!
A friend and I sat and watched our church praise team practice before worship yesterday. We must have looked like we carried the weight of the world on our shoulders, because one of the singers suggested that we smile. Apparently, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged illustration, joy, joy in Jesus, Philippians 4:4, rejoice in the Lord, smile, smiley face
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Communion in Troas
We can read about an interesting worship service in Acts 20:7-12. Paul, Luke and their traveling companions were in Troas. There the believers came together on the first day of the week to break bread, as was the custom for … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged Acts 20:7-12, Eutychus, illustration, long sermons, Paul and Luke, Troas, worship service
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More of Us
Birds keep trying to build a nest in a hanging basket on our front porch. My wife doesn’t want a bird’s nest in her hanging basket on our front porch. So she keeps running the birds off. And they keep … Continue reading
