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Author Archives: jesustrek
Jerks Need Not Apply
Warren Buffet had this to say about his hiring practices—“We employ decent and talented people—no jerks.” Buffet’s principle for seeking employees could be applied to how we look for workers in the kingdom of God. Paul said something similar to … Continue reading
Paper Cuts
A seminary professor once spoke about a trip that he took to the Holy Land. One of the most impressive sites that he visited was an ancient prison that is thought to be where the apostle Paul was once imprisoned. … Continue reading
Unchanging Reality
Abraham Lincoln was trying to make a point, but the person he was talking with was stubborn and unconvinced. So Lincoln tried another angle. He said to the fellow, “Well, lets’ see now. How many legs does a cow have?” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership
Tagged Abraham Lincoln, cow, faulty logic, illustration, John 8:32, reality, reasoning, the truth will set you free, truth
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All Is Forgiven
A story is told in Spain of a father and his teenage son who had a relationship that had become strained. It got so bad that the son ran away from home. His father, however, began a journey in search … Continue reading
Love’s Flame
A lady was escorted to a wedding by her twenty-four-year-old bachelor son. He appeared to be unaffected by the ceremony until the bride and groom lit a single candle with their candles and then blew out their own. With that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged Ephesians 5:33, illustration, marital faithfulness, marital love, marriage, unity candle, weddings
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The Price of the Ride
Two brothers who were known for being thrifty saved their money for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Holy Land. Arriving at the Sea of Galilee, they discovered that it would cost them fifty dollars each to cross the lake by … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged being thrifty, boat, high prices, Jesus says don't be afraid, Matthew 14, Sea of Galilee, walking on water
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A Tale of Two Sons
One of the best-loved stories in Scripture is the one Jesus tells in Luke 15—the parable of the prodigal son. In fact, this is one of the best-known stories ever told in the history of mankind. It is a remarkable … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged evangelism, grace, Luke 15, repentance, sermon idea, the older brother, the prodigal son
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Piercing the Darkness
At the age of twelve, Robert Louis Stevenson was looking out into the dark from his upstairs window. He was watching a man lighting the street lamps. Stevenson’s governess came into the room and asked what he was doing. He … Continue reading
Hard to Love
In 1996 Disney came out with the movie 101 Dalmatians, and it was a box office success. Many viewers fell in love with the cute spotted puppies on the big screen and decided to get one for themselves. When they … Continue reading
