Author Archives: jesustrek

Reluctant Leaders

Posted on February 21, 2014 by jesustrek

When I played junior varsity basketball in high school, my teammates and I often clowned around way too much. This was reflected in our won/loss record. If we had put as much energy into practice as we did our pranks, … Continue reading →

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Buried Treasure

Posted on February 20, 2014 by jesustrek

On Wednesday, February 12, a sinkhole swallowed up eight cars that were on display at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Among those vehicles was a Corvette that was donated by Kevin and Linda Helmintoller of Tampa, Florida. … Continue reading →

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Singing Together

Posted on February 18, 2014 by jesustrek

Last Sunday I suddenly found myself singing the wrong words of a song in the worship service. I started singing the chorus, while everyone else went to the second verse. If I had been paying attention to the worship leaders, I … Continue reading →

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Don’t Test the Lord

Posted on February 17, 2014 by jesustrek

Jamie Coots was a snake-handling preacher in Middlesboro, Kentucky. Coots had appeared on an episode of Snake Salvation, a television series that aired on National Geographic last fall. Snake-handlers are a small group of churches who think that those who … Continue reading →

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Winner After All

Posted on February 15, 2014 by jesustrek

After falling twice during his performance in Friday’s free skate program, Japan’s Yuzuru Hanyu thought that he had blown his chance at winning an Olympic gold medal in men’s figure skating. He later confided, “I thought the gold medal was … Continue reading →

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Unbelievably Good Deal!

Posted on February 14, 2014 by jesustrek

Last Sunday evening, an error at a Shell station in Woodstock, Illinois allowed customers to purchase gasoline at the pump for a penny a gallon. Word spread, and cars were soon lined up to get in on this unbelievably good … Continue reading →

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Observation Deck

Posted on February 13, 2014 by jesustrek

When my wife and I go on a cruise, we like to spend a lot of time on the deck of the ship. We find a couple of chairs where we can read and relax. Occasionally, we will observe some … Continue reading →

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The Look of Love (Part 2)

Posted on February 11, 2014 by jesustrek

Jesus once had an encounter with a rich young man who had come to him for advice (Mark 10:17-22). During the course of the conversation, verse 21 says, “Jesus looked at him and loved him.” Even though Jesus knew that … Continue reading →

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The Look of Love

Posted on February 10, 2014 by jesustrek

Mark 10:17-22 records an interesting encounter Jesus had with a rich young man. The man wanted to know what he must do to inherit eternal life. Jesus told him to keep God’s commandments. When he responded that he had done … Continue reading →

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Important Arrival

Posted on February 8, 2014 by jesustrek

Yesterday was the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ arrival in the United States. On February 7, 1964, the sensational musical group landed in New York and took America by storm. Reactions to the Beatles were quite varied. Throngs of young … Continue reading →

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