Author Archives: jesustrek

God Only Knows

Posted on December 13, 2010 by jesustrek

In Ezekiel 37, God showed the prophet a valley full of bones, and asked him if those bones could live again. He answered, “O Sovereign Lord, you alone know.” (v.3). God proceeded to make those dry bones come alive again. … Continue reading →

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Identified

Posted on December 11, 2010 by jesustrek

A heart-warming story comes out of Biloxi, Mississippi this week. Five years after disappearing in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a gray and white cat named Scrub was reunited with its owner, Jennifer Noble. The Humane Society of South Mississippi … Continue reading →

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Not a Handyman

Posted on December 10, 2010 by jesustrek

Several years ago, some ladies in the church I served decided that they needed an electric can opener in the kitchen. They wanted one that could be attached to the bottom of the cabinets. Once the can opener was purchased, … Continue reading →

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Staying Focused

Posted on December 9, 2010 by jesustrek

Satan’s great desire is to destroy you and everyone you love. The Bible says that he roams the earth like a lion, seeking out those whom he may devour (1 Pet.5:8). If the devil sees that he can’t destroy you, … Continue reading →

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Causing Praise

Posted on December 7, 2010 by jesustrek

Galatians 1:24 is an interesting verse. It simply says, “And they praised God because of me.” Paul had been giving his personal testimony in the beginning of this letter to the churches in Galatia. He told of how he once … Continue reading →

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Life is a Musical

Posted on December 6, 2010 by jesustrek

My wife and I don’t always agree on what makes a great movie. She likes movies where people, for no apparent reason, suddenly burst into song. I keep telling her that these movies don’t portray real life. I’ve never been … Continue reading →

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Payment Due

Posted on December 4, 2010 by jesustrek

Yesterday I drove past a mailbox that was designated for receiving bills. The resident had cleverly put the mailbox on a pole that was about 20 feet tall. The prankster is trying to convey the idea that if the mail … Continue reading →

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Different Views of God

Posted on December 2, 2010 by jesustrek

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson dropped a game-winning touchdown pass in the end zone in overtime last Sunday. The wide open Johnson could have sealed a victory for his team by simply holding on to the perfectly delivered pass. … Continue reading →

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Music and Praise

Posted on December 1, 2010 by jesustrek

Last night I attended a basketball game at the local high school. Having just moved back to my hometown after being away for 27 years, I shouldn’t have been so surprised at how moved I was when the band played … Continue reading →

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Livin’ La Vida Local

Posted on November 30, 2010 by jesustrek

  At the beginning of Mark 5, we read that Jesus healed a man who was demon-possessed. Then in verses 18-20, it says—“As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. … Continue reading →

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