Author Archives: jesustrek

Life Line

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jesustrek

Many years ago, an old sea captain shared one of the most thrilling events that he had experienced at sea. It happened when a sailor lost his balance and fell into the sea. Immediately the cry went out, “Man overboard!” … Continue reading →

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Those Entrusted to You

Posted on April 4, 2013 by jesustrek

Rutgers has fired basketball coach Mike Rice after a videotape surfaced that showed him physically and verbally abusing his players. Many people are shocked at his behavior, and some are calling for the dismissal of other people associated with the … Continue reading →

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Lasting Value

Posted on April 3, 2013 by jesustrek

Coach Billy Donovan led the University of Florida to NCAA championships in basketball in 2006 and 2007. Here is what he had to say recently about the quest for titles—“Your whole entire life, you’re chasing this trophy, this crystal ball. … Continue reading →

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Lot on My Mind

Posted on April 2, 2013 by jesustrek

To say that I’ve been uneasy about the direction of our country would be an understatement. Acts that were once unspeakable are now being promoted as normal behavior. I am even being told that I must celebrate that which God … Continue reading →

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Fill in the Blank

Posted on April 1, 2013 by jesustrek

A three-year-old boy who attends the church where I preach was talking with his family about the people who attend our congregation. They asked him to name some of the people, so he listed several. However, he did not name … Continue reading →

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If One Suffers

Posted on March 31, 2013 by jesustrek

University of Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware just suffered a gruesome leg injury in a regional final game of the NCAA Tournament. Players on both teams were obviously deeply impacted by the severity of the injury. Ware’s teammates were very … Continue reading →

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Trading Places

Posted on March 29, 2013 by jesustrek

Imagine a condemned criminal nervously pacing back and forth in his cell the evening of his execution. Publicly, he has denied his guilt, but privately he knows that his crimes were so terrible that he deserves the death penalty. The date … Continue reading →

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Deceitful Hearts

Posted on March 27, 2013 by jesustrek

On February 13, 2013, a hospital employee found a telephone hidden in a locker room at Saint Joseph East hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. The phone was positioned in a locker in such a way as to record female employees as … Continue reading →

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The Main Event

Posted on March 26, 2013 by jesustrek

“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.”—Stephen Covey. Sometimes we struggle to maintain our priorities. Programs and ministries within the church are begun with the right motives, but often take on a life of their … Continue reading →

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Filled with Joy!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by jesustrek

The lady I baptized during the worship service yesterday was truly feeling the joy of having her sins washed away and being united with Jesus. As soon as she came up out of the water, she praised God and grabbed … Continue reading →

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