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Author Archives: jesustrek
Helpless
In 1987, an 18-month-old toddler named Jessica fell into a well in Texas and was stuck 22 feet below the surface of the ground. While rescuers labored around the clock to save her, the nation prayed for “Baby Jessica”. After … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Baby Jessica, Christ died for us, grace, illustration, Jesus, rescue, Romans 5:6, salvation
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A Good Shepherd
The leadership model most frequently used in the Bible is the analogy of a shepherd taking care of his flock. Though much change has occurred over time, no other model has come along to replace this one. Some have tried … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Acts 20:28, flock, illustration, pastoral care, shepherd
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Lazy
Some people have elevated laziness to an art form. I heard about a fellow who designed a straw that was so long that he didn’t even have to lift his glass; he could leave it sitting on the coffee table … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Hebrews 6:12, illustration, laziness, Proverbs 10:4, spiritual fervor
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Sweet Harmony
“You create a new voice with a combination of two or three. It’s always unique and always changing. Collaboration is what I love best about making music.”—Emmylou Harris. Until I read the above quote, I never thought about how unique … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged Emmylou Harris, Ephesians 5:19, harmony, illustration, singing in church, unity, worship
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Designed
I enjoy watching those television shows that search for Bigfoot. The shows are basically all the same. They interview people who say they have seen such a creature. They examine alleged physical evidence, such as tracks and hair samples. They … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Bigfoot, creation, design of the universe, illustration, Romans 1:20
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Wonderfully Made
January 20 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday this year. Today, many Christians will contemplate the value of human life. They will celebrate the life that God has given them. They will enjoy the presence of loved ones in their … Continue reading
Arguing
Hall of Fame baseball manager Earl Weaver has died at the age of 82. Weaver, one of the game’s most successful managers, was known for his many arguments with umpires. Weaver was thrown out of 91 games in his career. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged arguing, attitude, complaining, Earl Weaver, illustration, Philippians 2:14, temper
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Fessing Up
Lance Armstrong finally admitted that he used performance enhancing drugs to help him become one of the most famous cycling champions of all time. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Armstrong, who had for years vehemently denied any wrong-doing, confessed … Continue reading
Remembering Important Things
Husbands have been known to get into trouble with their wives for not remembering the date of their wedding. There are few marital sins greater than forgetting an anniversary! Cheryl Bennett and Steven DeLong have come up with an almost … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Acts 20:7, Cheryl Bennett, illustration, Lord's Supper, marriage, Steve DeLong, wedding date, ZIP code
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