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Author Archives: jesustrek
Keep Your Zeal
Kenneth Smith was retired from the military. He was living out his final years in an assisted living facility, battling against the ravages of dementia. On a good day he might recognize his daughter, Merilinda, when she came to visit; … Continue reading
Sharks and Satan
This is Shark Week on the Discovery Channel. I have been fascinated by these creatures ever since seeing the movie “Jaws”. I have also been very cautious whenever I go into the ocean! Some animal activists say that many of … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged Discovery Channel, Satan, shark, Shark Week
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Life is a Race
Usain Bolt is the reigning Olympic champion in the 100 meter race, and his goal is to win the gold again in that event at the 2012 games in London. The Jamaican sprinter is the current world record holder in … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged 100 meter race, faith, marathon, perseverance, record holder, Usain Bolt
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Let Go of Your Nets
At the North American Christian Convention in Indianapolis last month, Ben Cachiaras–minister at Mountain Christian Church in Joppa, Maryland—preached a sermon based on the calling of Jesus’ first disciples. He pointed out that in order to follow Jesus, these fishermen … Continue reading
Stay Humble
A few years ago I preached in a small community that had several churches. Occasionally I would walk down the street to have lunch at a restaurant that was operated by a family that attended one of the other churches … Continue reading
Always Give Your Best
On July 17, 1930, Ken Ash of the Cincinnati Reds entered the game as a relief pitcher. He got his team out of a jam with only one pitch, enticing Chicago’s Charlie Grimm to hit into a triple play. Ash … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Sports
Tagged baseball, excellence, faith, illustration, opportunity, sports
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Spewing Disgusting Filth
Mel Gibson The host of “The Late, Late Show”, Craig Ferguson, recently said: “BP is putting a new cap on the leaking oil well. It could capture up to 90 percent of the disgusting filth that’s spewing from there. And … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged BP, Craig Ferguson, illustration, Mel Gibson, The Late Late Show, tongue
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Fishing Keeps You Out of Trouble
The city of Kokomo, Indiana recently conducted its annual Jim “Moose” Carden Fishing Clinic. This is an effort to allow children the opportunity to learn about fishing. This year’s clinic featured trick fishing caster Scotty Lucas, who wowed attendees with … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged evangelism, felon, fishing, illustration, Kokomo Tribune, Scotty Lucas
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The Turnaround
A couple of days ago, my wife and I found a turtle in our yard. He had apparently made his way from the reservoir just a hundred yards or so behind our house. He was headed toward the highway, where … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged faith, God, illustration, repentance, salvation, turnaround, turtle
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Fight the Pollution
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has dominated the news for the past few months. The tragic loss of human life when the explosion occurred caused immeasurable sadness for the families affected. Our hearts also go out to those who base … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged BP, church, Gulf of Mexico, Leadership, oil spill, pollution
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