Author Archives: jesustrek

This Little Light of Mine

Posted on November 27, 2010 by jesustrek

A small light bulb in the dashboard of our car apparently burned out a few years ago. I never bothered to get it replaced because its only function was to light up the digital clock so you could see what … Continue reading →

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Holiday Advice

Posted on November 26, 2010 by jesustrek

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving feast with your loved ones yesterday. I also want to encourage you not to overdo it at the dinner table. I have a friend who ate way too much last holiday season. He … Continue reading →

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What Are You Supposed to Say?

Posted on November 25, 2010 by jesustrek

A few years ago, a friend of ours brought her young boys to our house, all dressed up for Halloween. After we gave them some candy, their mother asked them, “What are you supposed to say?” The 3-year-old responded with … Continue reading →

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Assignment from God

Posted on November 24, 2010 by jesustrek

God told Noah to build an ark about the size of a football field. He had Abraham move without giving him a forwarding address. The Lord gave Moses the thankless 40-year job of leading the unappreciative Israelites to the Promised … Continue reading →

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Remember Your Baptism

Posted on November 23, 2010 by jesustrek

I think that it is much more than a fortunate coincidence that I am now preaching in my hometown. Surely the hand of God had to be in this opportunity to preach here. I have the amazing privilege of preaching … Continue reading →

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Get Excited!

Posted on November 22, 2010 by jesustrek

Some friends of ours have a granddaughter who is excited that she is learning to read. She loves to show off her newly acquired skill by reading for the adults in her family. This little girl has learned that when you … Continue reading →

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Hallowed Ground

Posted on November 20, 2010 by jesustrek

My wife and I just spent a few days on hallowed ground. We worshiped in a place where thousands before us have lifted up their voices in praise, chanting such phrases as “C-A-T-S” and “Go Big Blue”. The “hallowed ground” … Continue reading →

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Killing the Rat

Posted on November 19, 2010 by jesustrek

“Dave” was working out of town. Arrangements had been made for him to stay at the house of a family who was away from home for a couple of days. He was given a key and told to make himself … Continue reading →

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Right from Left

Posted on November 18, 2010 by jesustrek

Our new house has a sink with the hot and cold water faucets reversed. Normally, the hot water is on the left and the cold on the right, so this abnormality has me a bit confused. Now, I can go … Continue reading →

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Follow the Leader

Posted on November 17, 2010 by jesustrek

The children in The Family Circus cartoon were playing “follow the leader” when Billy told Dolly, “Okay, you can lead this time…as long as you go where I want.” That sounds like the attitude of many people in the church. … Continue reading →

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