Author Archives: jesustrek

What Are You Supposed to Say?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by jesustrek

A friend once brought her 4 sons to our house for Halloween. My wife and I invited these trick-or-treaters inside so we could comment on their costumes. The youngest, 3 years old, was dressed as a ghost. When they were … Continue reading →

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Name Them One By One

Posted on November 23, 2011 by jesustrek

A story is told about a minister who was visiting a leper colony. He was leading the worship, and there was time for one more congregational song. A woman who had kept her face turned away from the platform turned … Continue reading →

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Untarnished

Posted on November 22, 2011 by jesustrek

Some people feel that the reputation of the entire university at Penn State has taken a huge hit because of the sex scandal that has recently unfolded. Several individuals have been charged with wrong-doing. Some would say that the sins … Continue reading →

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Truly Thankful

Posted on November 21, 2011 by jesustrek

Two men were walking across a field. They didn’t realize that there was a mean bull in that field. Soon the bull realized that the two men had invaded his territory. The huge beast, with its menacing horns, charged toward … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Gratitude

Posted on November 19, 2011 by jesustrek

Leroy Lawson The following words are credited to Leroy Lawson. The words are spoken, but they aren’t enough. Some other expression is needed, something more tangible. That’s where the meal comes in, and the congregating of loved ones, and the … Continue reading →

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Too Nice?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Graham My last blog was about how our society has changed its religious views since Billy Graham was in his prime. In searching for a picture of a young Billy Graham preaching, I wanted to show him holding the … Continue reading →

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Changing Religious Views

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Graham A few years ago, I was too sick to preach on Sunday. It is the only time in 20 years of preaching that I have had to miss a Sunday morning sermon due to illness. I wasn’t too … Continue reading →

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When Duty Calls

Posted on November 16, 2011 by jesustrek

Charlie Strong University of Louisville head football coach Charlie Strong is displeased with his players after a recent loss to Pittsburgh. Strong said that his team was distracted by the release of a new video game—Call of Duty: Modern Warfare … Continue reading →

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Reaping a Good Harvest

Posted on November 15, 2011 by jesustrek

Victor Giesbrecht stopped along a Wisconsin highway to help Sara Berg change a tire. She was thankful to God for this Good Samaritan who went out of his way to help her in her time of need. Moments after he … Continue reading →

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Safe Bet

Posted on November 12, 2011 by jesustrek

“Let us weigh the gain and the loss, in wagering that God is. Consider these alternatives; if you win, you win all; if you lose, you lose nothing. Do not hesitate, then, to wager that he is.”—Blaise Pascal This is … Continue reading →

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