Author Archives: jesustrek

Paying What You Owe

Posted on April 18, 2011 by jesustrek

April 15 is usually the day when taxes are due, but because of a holiday, tax day has been pushed back to today. Even with the extra few days, I imagine that there are thousands of people scrambling to get … Continue reading →

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Accepting God’s Purpose

Posted on April 16, 2011 by jesustrek

It was a common sight in Christianity. Yesterday evening a family gathered together to celebrate as a young lady was baptized into Christ. It was a joyful occasion for everyone as she made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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Taking Shape

Posted on April 15, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Graham tells about a friend who lost his job, his fortune, his wife and his home during the Depression. However, he held steadfastly to his faith—the only thing he had left. One day he stopped to watch some men … Continue reading →

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Talking or Doing?

Posted on April 14, 2011 by jesustrek

“Too many of us have a Christian vocabulary rather than a Christian experience. We think we are doing our duty when we’re only talking about it.”—Charles F. Banning. This fellow may have a point. Someone else said, “When all is … Continue reading →

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On Fire for Jesus!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by jesustrek

Each of the men who gathered for a Promise Keepers’ rally a few years ago was given a candle as he arrived at the event. 50,000 men packed a football stadium, prepared to be challenged to become better men for … Continue reading →

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Ups and Downs

Posted on April 12, 2011 by jesustrek

Rory McIlroy Rory McIlroy was playing some fantastic golf at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia this past weekend. The 21-year-old was poised to become the second youngest player to ever win the Masters. With a 4-shot lead to begin the … Continue reading →

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Keep Moving

Posted on April 11, 2011 by jesustrek

A college class was graduating on a hot and humid day. Graduation ceremonies sometimes seem to last forever, so the college president was doing the best he could to speed up the process. As the graduates walked across the stage … Continue reading →

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The Games People Play

Posted on April 9, 2011 by jesustrek

Some men die in battle, Some men die in flames, But most men perish inch by inch, While playing little games.             Author Unknown   It’s sad to see people wasting their lives away, playing little games that are not … Continue reading →

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Too Comfortable?

Posted on April 8, 2011 by jesustrek

An advertisement for a drive-in movie about the life of Jesus said: “Come and experience the life of Christ all from the comfort of your car.” That doesn’t seem to be the kind of life Jesus says we can expect … Continue reading →

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Different Kind of Study

Posted on April 7, 2011 by jesustrek

In a report requested by the National Institutes of Health, the National Academy of Sciences said Thursday, March 31 that the federal government should conduct research to understand why homosexuals are more likely to have certain chronic conditions. There seems … Continue reading →

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