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Author Archives: jesustrek
Don’t Be a Fool!
You’ve probably heard the old story about a group of atheists who were trying to get their own holiday. Then someone pointed out to them that atheists already had a day—April Fools Day! Psalm 14:1 says, “The fool says in … Continue reading
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Tagged April Fools' Day, atheists, fool says there is no God, illustration, Psalm 14:1
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The Cross Remains
After tornadoes ripped through Marysville, Indiana on March 2, all that was left of the Marysville Christian Church building was the steeple. It seems as if the Lord was saying, “You still have the cross. That’s the most important thing.” … Continue reading
Humble Star
University of Kentucky basketball star Anthony Davis has blocked a phenomenal 175 shots so far this season. Davis refuses to call undue attention to himself after blocking an opponent’s shot. He does not wag his finger, beat his chest or … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged 1 Peter 5:6, Anthony Davis, blocked shots, humility, illustration, pride, University of Kentucky basketball
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Bow
Freshman basketball player Anthony Davis has helped lead his Kentucky Wildcats to the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Davis has become known for two things, his shot-blocking ability and his unibrow. Many of his fans wear t-shirts … Continue reading
Pretty Lamp
I spent some time yesterday with a friend in a waiting area at a local hospital. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated. My friend was surprised to find that the lamps in the room did not work. They did … Continue reading
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Tagged Christians, illustration, lamp, light, light of the world, Matthew 5:14-16
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Keep Your Focus
In his book When God Builds a Church, Bob Russell remembers a time when he visited a restaurant called The Pancake Factory. He says that the luncheon special that day was a grilled chicken sandwich with spicy Mexican sauce. He … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership
Tagged Bob Russell, evangelism, Great Commission, illustration, making disciples, Matthew 28:19-20
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Best Not Served
The newspaper ad read: “Wedding dress for sale. Never worn. Will trade for .38 caliber pistol.” It is so tempting to want to get back at those who have harmed us. It’s human nature to desire revenge. After all, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged illustration, joke, left at the altar, revenge, Romans 12:19, wedding dress
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Making Music in Your Heart
Earlier this week, I attended a Christian men’s meeting. We sang a few worship songs to begin the meeting. I was pleased that I knew the songs. Every song we sang was an old hymn that I had grown up … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged Ephesians 5:19-20, illustration, music in church, singing in church, variety of music, worship
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Going Forward
Charlie Wi had trouble making progress on the 5th hole at the Transitions Championship in Palm Harbor, Florida last Sunday. Three straight shots he took ricocheted off a tree and bounced behind him. Wi ended up on the practice range, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:15, Charlie Wi, golf, illustration, octuple-bogey, progress, spiritual growth, Transitions Championship
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Messed Up Brackets
Kyle O’Quinn had 26 points and 14 rebounds Friday to lead his Norfolk State team to an unlikely victory over the second-seeded Missouri Tigers in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament. After the game, O’Quinn exclaimed, “We messed up some brackets! … Continue reading
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