Author Archives: jesustrek

A Cheerful Giver

Posted on January 17, 2011 by jesustrek

Jamie and Gladys Scott On Friday, January 7, two Mississippi sisters were released from prison before completing their sentences. Gov. Haley Barbour suspended the life sentences of Jamie and Gladys Scott on one condition—Gladys, 36, must give one of her … Continue reading →

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Proper Attire

Posted on January 15, 2011 by jesustrek

Grendon Bailie, a 13-year-old student at Truman Middle School in Tacoma, Washington, was sent home Friday for wearing inappropriate clothing. His school, which has a strict dress code, relaxed the code for one day to allow the students to show … Continue reading →

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Outrageous Forgiveness

Posted on January 14, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy the Kid Gov. Bill Richardson of New Mexico recently considered issuing a pardon to the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid for one of the many murders he committed before he was gunned down in 1881. Descendants of a lawman … Continue reading →

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Time Passes Quickly

Posted on January 13, 2011 by jesustrek

I met Scott when we both were preaching in the same area. We found out that we had a lot in common. We were about the same age. We both were called into the ministry a bit later in life. … Continue reading →

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It Is Well

Posted on January 12, 2011 by jesustrek

I have been at the Kentucky State Ministers Retreat at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park for the past couple of days. We had a wonderful time, worshiping together and being challenged to get closer to God and to pray for … Continue reading →

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Coping with Change

Posted on January 11, 2011 by jesustrek

Things sure have changed in the church during the course of my lifetime. When I was growing up, the King James Version was the only translation of the Bible that I knew existed. Now there are all sorts of translations … Continue reading →

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Holding them Accountable

Posted on January 10, 2011 by jesustrek

Coach John Calipari of the University of Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball team has found an unusual way to motivate his players to give their best in practice. If they commit a serious basketball transgression, he makes them get on a … Continue reading →

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Death Remembered

Posted on January 9, 2011 by jesustrek

Syndicated newspaper columnist Leonard Pitts visited Auschwitz a few years ago. He says that he was surprised at the number of Israeli school groups there. Some of the children were actually wrapped in their national flag. The Jewish people have … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Love?

Posted on January 8, 2011 by jesustrek

Marvin Morgan, an English soccer player, was booed by the fans of his Aldershot team when he came out for a substitute during a 2-1 loss to Hereford. Morgan responded on Twitter with the following: “Like to thank the fans … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Words

Posted on January 7, 2011 by jesustrek

Someone once compiled a list of some of the best-loved words and phrases in the English language. Among those phrases making the list are: I love you, I forgive you and Supper’s ready! Those three phrases are implied, if not … Continue reading →

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