Author Archives: jesustrek

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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One Way

Posted on November 16, 2010 by jesustrek

I found this on the internet, and I’m not sure who deserves credit for it, but I thought that it was worth sharing. One God created one man. He gave him one wife and one rule. They only committed one … Continue reading →

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To Be with God

Posted on November 15, 2010 by jesustrek

Pat Tillman is recognized as a true American hero. He walked away from a lucrative career playing professional football in order to join the U.S. military to fight in the war against terrorists. Tillman was killed by gunfire in Afghanistan. … Continue reading →

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Fresh Air

Posted on November 14, 2010 by jesustrek

In his book Rescuing Ambition, Dave Harvey writes about having a condition that kept him from sleeping well. His doctor told him that his apnea could be resolved with surgery. The procedure was effective, and now he can breathe more … Continue reading →

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Walking in Their Sandals

Posted on November 13, 2010 by jesustrek

My wife and I recently moved and transferred our church membership. All new members at Vanceburg Christian Church are given a brief survey to fill out. The completed survey is printed in the church newsletter to help people get to … Continue reading →

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No Condemnation

Posted on November 12, 2010 by jesustrek

When a basketball player on the opposing team misses the entire goal with a shot, the hometown fans often yell, “Air ball! Air ball!” over and over again. They want to remind him of his mistake and perhaps rattle him … Continue reading →

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