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Author Archives: jesustrek
A Little Encouragement
Everyone appreciates receiving a little encouragement for their accomplishments. We are all somewhat like the little boy who said to his father, “Let’s play darts. I’ll throw and you say ‘Wonderful!’” Okay, maybe that is an example of someone who … Continue reading
Not So Thankful
In some parts of Mexico hot springs and cold springs are found side by side. Because of the convenience of this natural phenomenon the women often bring their laundry and boil their clothes in the hot springs and then rinse … Continue reading
Notable Donation
Paul Harvey told the story of a woman who called the Butterball hotline with a question about a frozen turkey. The bird had been in her freezer for over 20 years. She wondered if it would be safe to eat … Continue reading
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas
This is an especially joyful time of year for most people. We have just spent time celebrating Thanksgiving, and now we look forward to commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. One way we celebrate this time … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged 2 Corinthians 9:15, Christmas, evangelism, generosity, giving, holidays, illustration, sermon idea
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In Praise of Thanksgiving
In A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, William Law writes: “Would you know who is the greatest saint in the world? It is not he who prays most or fasts most; it is not he who gives … Continue reading
An Attitude of Gratitude
A woman had this simple but telling epitaph etched onto her husband’s tombstone—“He always appreciated.” One very important goal that we should have is to live our lives in appreciation for all that God has so graciously given us and … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Prayer
Tagged 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, attitude, gratitude, illustration, rejoice always, Romans 8:28, sermon idea, thanksgiving
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Greatness
Winston Churchill said, “The price of greatness is responsibility.” He may have been thinking about his own experience when he uttered this quote, but Churchill touched on one of the basic teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus’ disciples had been arguing … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership
Tagged Churchill quotes, greatness, humility, Mark 9:33-35, pride, responsibility, Service, Winston Churchill
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How We Need to Live
Someone once said, “We need to live like Jesus Christ died yesterday, rose this morning and is coming back tonight!” I agree. There seems to be a lack of urgency in the lives of many people who profess to believe … Continue reading
Live to Be a Ripe Old Age
The day after Halloween a man saw a young boy eating a lot of candy. The man said, “You had better take it easy on that candy, young fellow! Too much of that will make you sick.” The boy looked … Continue reading
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