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Author Archives: jesustrek
No Greater Joy
Yesterday I attended an open house for some dear friends who were celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Perhaps the most amazing feat that this faithful Christian couple has accomplished in their years together is raising 6 children who are all … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church
Tagged anniversary, children, faithful, illustration, joy, marriage, parenting
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Confession is Good for the Soul
My parents own a farm along the Ohio River. Sometimes when I go to visit, I take a walk down to the riverbank. I like to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation as the mighty river moves faithfully on toward … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged confession, illustration, Ohio River, pollution, sin, trash
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Don’t Oversleep!
Professional golfer Jim Furyk overslept Wednesday and missed his tee time. Furyk’s cell phone alarm clock lost power overnight, and he had no backup plan. PGA officials had no choice but to disqualify him from the tournament. Furyk commented, “I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged Christ's return, golf, illustration, Jim Furyk, oversleep, PGA
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Celebrating Salvation
A landslide at a gold-and-copper mine in Chile on August 5 trapped 33 miners more than 2,200 feet underground. 17 days later, all 33 men were found to be alive and in relatively good condition. Although it will be some … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Current Events
Tagged celebration, Chilean mine, evangelism, illustration, rescue, salvation
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Star Light, Star Bright
Scientists recently identified a star with perhaps as many as seven planets, resembling our own solar system. If confirmed, this planetary system—more than 100 light years away—would have the most planets ever found outside our solar system. Mankind has always … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged David, illustration, Psalms, solar system, space, stars
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Versatility
Boston Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams was known primarily for his hitting ability. The slugger is regarded as one of the best hitters to ever play the game. However, on August 24, 1940, Williams pitched the last two innings of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Sports
Tagged baseball, flexible, Nehemiah, Ted Williams, versatility
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Hidden Pollution
2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill The recent reports coming from the Gulf of Mexico have been mostly positive. Much of the oil from the BP spill has been cleaned up by workers or dispersed by nature. This has happened … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged BP, Gulf of Mexico, illustration, oil spill, pollution, sin
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Prepared to Speak
On a recent episode of America’s Funniest Videos, there was a short clip of some children reciting memory work at church. After giving a short speech, each child was rewarded with some candy. One little boy stepped up to the … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor
Tagged child, church, illustration, salvation, speech, testimony
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Staying Humble
I have something built into my life that keeps me humble. It’s called a wife. Not long ago, I got so sick that I finally gave in and let my wife drive me to see the doctor. She went with … Continue reading
One Out of a Hundred
“Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And … Continue reading
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Tagged church, evangelism, illustration, lost, salvation, sheep, shepherding
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