Author Archives: jesustrek

Peaceful Easy Feeling

Posted on July 25, 2012 by jesustrek

The lone survivor of a shipwreck was stranded on a deserted island for years. Finally a ship came into view, and the lonely man frantically waved until he got someone’s attention. The ship stopped, and several people got into a … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Submission

Posted on July 24, 2012 by jesustrek

The following prayer was written by Ben Cachiaras. DEAR GOD, Disturb me. Rouse me from sleepy paths of comfortable faith that too easily become dangerous ruts of safety rather than the adventurous path you have called me to walk with … Continue reading →

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What’s On Your Plate?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by jesustrek

  Daniel asked that he not be forced to eat the diet prescribed for the king’s trainees. He preferred vegetables and water. When the king’s official hesitated to go along with this idea, Daniel proposed a test. Just let them … Continue reading →

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Slow to React

Posted on July 20, 2012 by jesustrek

Last night a gunman opened fire in a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, at the opening of the new Batman movie. Information is still coming in, but as of this moment, 12 people are dead and at least 50 have … Continue reading →

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Rich Someday

Posted on July 19, 2012 by jesustrek

A four-year-old boy rushed up to his grandfather and said, “Make a sound like a frog, Grandpa!” “What?!” the old man responded. “Make a sound like a frog!” “Now, why in the world would you want me to do that?” … Continue reading →

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Hobbies

Posted on July 18, 2012 by jesustrek

Most preachers I know have some sort of a hobby. Many play golf. Others hunt or fish. I recently met a preacher who has taken up fencing. That’s right; this man of the cloth is a sword fighter! I immediately … Continue reading →

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Not Half Bad

Posted on July 18, 2012 by jesustrek

I saw a funny T-shirt in Cozumel today. It had a huge 333 at the top. Underneath that number it said: “I’m only half evil.” Most people think that they aren’t all that bad. They are better than most people … Continue reading →

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Taking a Stand

Posted on July 14, 2012 by jesustrek

Bob Russell preached at the Friday morning session at the North American Christian Convention in Orlando. In his sermon, Bob reminded us that the church must not try to become more like the world in an effort to be accepted … Continue reading →

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With the Great Ones

Posted on July 13, 2012 by jesustrek

We had some wonderful speakers at the North American Christian Convention in Orlando this week. I felt privileged to get close to some of them. I sat just a few feet away from Reggie McNeal as he presented a seminar. … Continue reading →

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Heroes

Posted on July 12, 2012 by jesustrek

One of my heroes died yesterday. I first heard of Billy when he was a star pitcher for a Little League baseball team in a nearby town. I later met him when we played on the same high school basketball … Continue reading →

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