Author Archives: jesustrek

Should Have Listened!

Posted on January 11, 2014 by jesustrek

“I told you so” is one of the favorite phrases in the English language. We like to remind people that we were right and that they should have listened to us. “I told you so” is also one of the … Continue reading →

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Work that Endures

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jesustrek

Candlestick Park in San Francisco recently hosted its last sporting event. The stadium is scheduled to be demolished soon. Mike Gay has been the stadium chief for the past 35 years, and he is not sure that he wants to … Continue reading →

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Always Rejoicing!

Posted on January 8, 2014 by jesustrek

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”—Philippians 4:4. I often have to remind myself that Paul the apostle was chained up in prison when he wrote this. And these were not empty words. Paul practiced what … Continue reading →

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Not Where I Wanted to Be

Posted on January 7, 2014 by jesustrek

I enjoy finding a bargain as well as the next person, so I was thrilled to get some great coupons for Wendy’s. I drove into the parking lot, got out of the car and entered the restaurant. I told the … Continue reading →

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Forsaking All Others

Posted on January 6, 2014 by jesustrek

Russ Blowers had retired after decades of successful ministry. He was a preacher in a large, growing church and was in great demand as a speaker for seminars and conferences. When someone asked Russ what his greatest accomplishment was, he answered, … Continue reading →

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Stirring Things Up

Posted on January 3, 2014 by jesustrek

When the Magi from the east came to Jerusalem looking for baby Jesus, all of Jerusalem was disturbed (Matthew 2:1-3). Apparently there was a big fuss over someone who was said to be born king of the Jews. For some … Continue reading →

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Pause

Posted on December 31, 2013 by jesustrek

On rare occasions my wife and I will go see a movie. More often we will rent a movie and watch it at home. There are several differences between seeing a film on the big screen and watching it at … Continue reading →

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Roles

Posted on December 30, 2013 by jesustrek

When we watch old movies and shows on television, my wife and I enjoy discovering actors and actresses who were once relatively unknown but have since made a name for themselves. “Hey! Isn’t that so-and-so from such-and-such?” “I think you’re … Continue reading →

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Cleans Wonderfully

Posted on December 27, 2013 by jesustrek

My wife really likes a certain cleaning product that she uses around the house. I don’t want to get into product endorsement here, but this household helper really does a magical job of erasing dirt, grime and stains that have … Continue reading →

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Great Gift

Posted on December 25, 2013 by jesustrek

A young boy had just learned how to tell time, and, more than anything else, he wanted a wristwatch for Christmas. He didn’t ask for anything else besides a watch. All day long he reminded his parents that he wanted … Continue reading →

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