Author Archives: jesustrek

No Distractions

Posted on February 18, 2013 by jesustrek

Steve Prohm tries to integrate his faith in Jesus Christ into every aspect of his life, including his job as head coach of the Murray State men’s basketball team. Last year, the team studied the book of Nehemiah, and was … Continue reading →

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Joyful Reunion

Posted on February 16, 2013 by jesustrek

  Justin Hutchinson was returning from a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. His seven-year-old daughter, Brayden, was joyfully anticipating her father’s homecoming. Waiting at the airport, she held a sign that read: OUTTA MY WAY!!! I GET MY DADDY BACK TODAY!!! … Continue reading →

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Powerless

Posted on February 14, 2013 by jesustrek

Passengers aboard the Carnival cruise ship, the Triumph, are not having a good vacation. A fire left the ship without power, floating helplessly in the Gulf of Mexico. While the ship is being towed to Mobile, Alabama, conditions on board … Continue reading →

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Winning

Posted on February 13, 2013 by jesustrek

Exodus 17 gives an interesting account of how the Israelites engaged their opposition in combat. While Joshua led the troops, Moses, Aaron and Hur watched from the top of a hill. Whenever Moses raised his hands, Israel was winning. However, … Continue reading →

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Unappreciated

Posted on February 12, 2013 by jesustrek

  The Baptist preacher in town had spent a lot of time trying to convince a certain man that he ought to come to church. When pressed for a reason why he would not attend the worship services, the man … Continue reading →

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Teamwork

Posted on February 11, 2013 by jesustrek

Last month the Boston Celtics lost their star point guard, Rajon Rondo, to a season-ending knee injury. When Rondo was injured, the outlook for the Celtics’ season suddenly became quite bleak. However, the team has responded with a great effort, … Continue reading →

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Great Phrase

Posted on February 8, 2013 by jesustrek

Former New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Gregg Williams served a nearly year-long suspension from the NFL for his involvement in a scandal in which his team offered its players bounties to knock rival players out of games. Williams has recently … Continue reading →

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Does Prayer Work?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by jesustrek

There’s a story told about some people who were concerned because someone was planning to open up a bar in their town. Previously, there had been no alcohol sales there, and some feared that this change would bring negative consequences … Continue reading →

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Good vs. Evil

Posted on February 6, 2013 by jesustrek

“Good people can’t stand the sight of deliberate evil; the wicked can’t stand the sight of well-chosen goodness.”—Proverbs 29:27 (The Message).   This verse of Scripture explains the on-going polarization of the United States regarding moral issues. While some wonder … Continue reading →

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Craving the Word

Posted on February 4, 2013 by jesustrek

William McPherson had a charge of dynamite go off right in front of him. He lost his hands, his eyes and the feeling in parts of his face. Hungry for the word of God, McPherson got a copy of the … Continue reading →

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