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Author Archives: jesustrek
Neither New nor Normal
Some polls indicate that Americans are becoming more open to moving away from Jesus’ definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman (Genesis 2:24 & Mark 10:7). Television shows such as Modern Family and The New … Continue reading
What’s Your Problem?
“In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.”—Acts 6:1. God’s people have always tended to be … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged Acts 6:1, complaining, griping, grumbling, illustration, Philippians 2:14, selfish desires
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Something Before
Paul Prather says that his father, who was a preacher, also did some substitute teaching. One day his father caught some boys playing poker at school. They admitted their guilt, but were surprised at the substitute teacher’s offer. He told … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, change, forgiveness, illustration, justified, Paul Prather, repentance, sanctified
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Nothing Left Out
When Alex Permann made a half-court shot before the Missouri Valley Conference championship basketball game, he thought he had won $50,000. The contest required that he make a layup, free throw, three-pointer and half-court shot in 24 seconds in order … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged Alex Permann, grace, half-court shot, illustration, no condemnation, Romans 8:1, salvation
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Hot Babe
Is there anybody on the planet who is hotter now than Betty White? The 91-year-old television icon is more in demand now than she ever has been in her lengthy and illustrious career. If you had told her back in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Leadership
Tagged active in old age, Betty White, flourish, illustration, productive seniors, Psalm 92:12-15
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Celebrating the Victory
There have been a lot of upsets in college basketball this season, and with those jubilant victories come the court-storming celebrations, as the fans of the home team stream onto the court to rejoice in the victory. Some coaches are … Continue reading
Deserving Our Help
Gary Hank Thompson, 30, has done pretty well financially by begging for money in Lexington, Kentucky. Thompson recently admitted that he makes $60,000 to $100,000 a year from the kindness of strangers. Thompson has pleaded guilty to two counts of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged discernment, fraud, Gary Hank Thompson, generosity, helping the poor, illustration, panhandler, Proverbs 3:27, scam
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Finest Dining
Sixty-three diners became very ill after eating last month at Noma, a Copenhagen restaurant known for its fine dining. These dinner guests experienced diarrhea and vomiting. Some staff members also reported being sick. Noma was named the world’s best restaurant … Continue reading
Didn’t Earn It
Fred Butler dropped out of school in order to support his mother and five younger siblings. Therefore, he never earned a high school diploma, and that always bothered him. Butler went on to accomplish a lot in life. He served … Continue reading