Author Archives: jesustrek

The Importance of Listening

Posted on August 16, 2025 by jesustrek

A teenage girl might get several different answers if she asks her family, “Has anyone seen my new sweater?” Her father: “You mean the one that cost thirty dollars?” Her sister: “You mean the one you won’t let me borrow?” … Continue reading →

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Quick as Lightning!

Posted on August 1, 2025 by jesustrek

I recently returned from a family vacation at Panama City Beach, Florida. We had a fun time on the beach and in the water. We found some wonderful places to eat. Of course, we made the time to seek out … Continue reading →

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Faithful In the Small Things

Posted on July 29, 2025 by jesustrek

“I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty and joy to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble… For the world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves … Continue reading →

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Being Enthusiastic

Posted on July 24, 2025 by jesustrek

A man was shocked to see a dog playing cards with three other men. He asked, “Can that dog really play cards?” One of the men answered, “Yes, but he’s not very good. Whenever he gets a good hand he … Continue reading →

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Taking Initiative

Posted on July 19, 2025 by jesustrek

A young boy once complained to his father that the songs they sang at church were boring and old-fashioned, and that they did not appeal to his generation. His father challenged him by saying, “If you think you can write … Continue reading →

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They Just Don’t Understand

Posted on July 14, 2025 by jesustrek

The people who do not obey God are often confounded by those who do. 1 Peter 4:4 says, “They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.” Those who … Continue reading →

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Coming to Your Senses

Posted on July 11, 2025 by jesustrek

One of my favorite phrases in Scripture is found in the story of the Prodigal Son, from Luke 15. Verse 17 of that chapter starts out, “When he came to his senses…” This young man had turned his back on … Continue reading →

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The Applause of Heaven

Posted on June 30, 2025 by jesustrek

I love this writing by Max Lucado: “You’ll be home soon, too. You may not have noticed it, but you are closer to home than ever before. Each moment is a step taken. Each breath is a page turned. Each … Continue reading →

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Don’t Put It Off

Posted on June 27, 2025 by jesustrek

After hearing his dad preach on “justification”, “sanctification”, and all the other “—ations”, a minister’s son was ready when his Sunday school teacher asked if anybody knew what “procrastination” meant. The boy answered, “I’m not sure what it means, but … Continue reading →

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When Time Is Short

Posted on June 21, 2025 by jesustrek

A doctor gave his patient a thorough examination and solemnly announced, “I think you have about ten more to live.” Deeply alarmed, the man replied, “Ten what!? Years? Months?” The doctor answered, “Nine, eight, seven…” What do we do when … Continue reading →

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