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Author Archives: jesustrek
Not to Harm You
When our niece was a toddler, we thought she might enjoy a high school girls basketball game. She probably didn’t get as much out of it as I thought she would. I discovered this on the ride home, when she … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Sports
Tagged basketball referee, God's plans for us, God's protection, illustration, Jeremiah 29:11
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Inspiring Leadership
Seattle Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez hurled a rare perfect game against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, August 15. His superb effort on the mound had a profound effect on his teammates. Left fielder Trayvon Robinson commented, “I was going to go … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports
Tagged excellence, Felix Hernandez, illustration, Jesus, leaders who inspire, Mark 7:37, perfect game
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Properly Clothed
Our church recently had a Team Spirit Sunday. We encouraged our people to wear a jersey that represented their favorite sports team. There was quite a variety of sports represented that day: college basketball, major league baseball, professional football and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Christian lifestyle, clothed with Christ, Galatians 3:27, God's kingdom, illustration, teamwork
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Painting the Raccoon
A state road crew in western Pennsylvania recently painted a double yellow line over a dead raccoon. The crew is usually able to remove road kill from the highway before painting, but circumstances prevented that from happening in this case. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged change, church traditions, illustration, painted dead raccoon, Pennsylvania road crew, progress
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Trading Places
In Suzanne Collins’ novel The Hunger Games, teenager Katniss Everdeen bravely volunteers for a dangerous assignment. She nobly takes the place of her younger sister to compete in a government-mandated competition that will almost assuredly lead to her death. Katniss’ … Continue reading
Genuine
There is a story told about a man who wanted to play in an orchestra, but he knew nothing about music. However, he was a rich man, so he paid the conductor a lot of money to let him sit … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged fake, genuine, hypocrisy, illustration, musician, orchestra, pretend
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Up the Creek (Part 2)
Yesterday I wrote about forgetting to bring a paddle along for a canoe trip. I had to go back to the house and get the paddle before I could go anywhere on the water. Today I’ll tell you a little … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Acts 4:12, canoe, forgetful, illustration, life jacket, paddle, Peter walked on water, salvation
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Up the Creek
I recently took up canoeing. About a hundred yards from my house there is a good place to put my canoe in the Ohio River. A couple of days ago, I was all set to go out on the water. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged canoeing, forgetfulness, illustration, Jesus, John 15:5, Ohio River
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All That’s Left
Today is “Left-Handers Day”. Since I am part of the 10 percent of Americans who are left-handed, I can sympathize with others who share in the struggles of being a lefty. Only those who have fumbled with can openers, scissors … Continue reading
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