Author Archives: jesustrek

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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Your Super Bowl

Posted on February 3, 2013 by jesustrek

The kickoff of this year’s Super Bowl—whatever Roman numeral this one might be—is today. The players participating are looking forward to competing on the biggest stage their sport has to offer. Months of practice and competition have led to this … Continue reading →

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Real Relationship

Posted on January 31, 2013 by jesustrek

Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o is apparently the victim of a cruel hoax. He was led to believe that he had a girlfriend, Lennay Kekua. He had seen pictures of a woman whom he believed he had spoken with … Continue reading →

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Unfinished Business

Posted on January 30, 2013 by jesustrek

I recently drove by a huge house that is about halfway finished. The brick on the house is completed, and the roof has been finished, but it lacks doors and windows. You can see that the inside of the house … Continue reading →

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Somewhat Supportive

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jesustrek

Two young boys met for the first time at a surgery center where they would each have minor surgery. As they waited for their operations, they struck up a conversation. “What are you here for?” one boy asked. “I’m here … Continue reading →

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