Author Archives: jesustrek

Pleasing to Whom?

Posted on May 16, 2011 by jesustrek

Some people initially decide to follow Christ because it is what their family and friends want for them. Other Christians seem to have the idea that the purpose of their faith is to provide them with the desires of their … Continue reading →

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Grace and Truth

Posted on May 15, 2011 by jesustrek

“The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”—John 1:14. The story is told about a lady … Continue reading →

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Caught in Sin

Posted on May 13, 2011 by jesustrek

Art Lower tells about the time he and his friend Clarence stole a watermelon from the local drug store owner. They took the melon, cut it in half, ate the center, then put it back on the man’s porch. The … Continue reading →

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Preview of Heaven

Posted on May 12, 2011 by jesustrek

My Uncle Bob Wilmoth preached for many years in Texas. He and his family would make the drive to Kentucky every summer to visit family here. They were often able to time their vacation to coincide with the North American … Continue reading →

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Life Preserver

Posted on May 11, 2011 by jesustrek

On Saturday, June 14, 2003, the charter fishing vessel Taki Tooo capsized in Oregon’s Tillamook Bay with 19 people on board. 11 of the passengers perished in the rough, cold water. The 8 fortunate survivors were able to swim a … Continue reading →

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Not a Fanatic

Posted on May 10, 2011 by jesustrek

A supply preacher arrived early one Sunday at the town where he was preaching. He sat down at the local donut shop, opened up his Bible and started going over his sermon notes. A man sitting down the counter from … Continue reading →

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Atheist Chaplain?!

Posted on May 9, 2011 by jesustrek

The New York Times reports that atheists are hoping to have an atheist leader join the chaplaincy corps. A group called Military Atheists and Secular Humanists, or MASH, is planning to ask the Army to appoint an atheist lay leader … Continue reading →

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MOMS

Posted on May 8, 2011 by jesustrek

Wife, companion, sweetheart, friend, One on whom we all depend, Chauffeur, laundress, cook and baker, Casserole and cookie maker, Seamstress, skilled in many arts, Mending clothes and broken hearts, Girl Scout leader, Sunday school teacher, Confidante, advisor, preacher, Bargain hunter, … Continue reading →

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He Laid His Life on the Line

Posted on May 7, 2011 by jesustrek

SEAL Team Six had prepared for many scenarios as they trained for the raid that ended in the death of Osama bin Laden. One concern they had was that they might have to deal with suicide bombers who were ready … Continue reading →

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Not in Control

Posted on May 6, 2011 by jesustrek

I own a universal remote control, but it doesn’t work. I’ve been pushing buttons all day and I haven’t been able to control the universe at all! Sometimes we are able to “change the channel” in our lives. We can … Continue reading →

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