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Author Archives: jesustrek
First Things First
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Ke’Bryan Hayes hit a ball over the fence Tuesday night, but he did not get credit for a home run. Hayes was so intent on watching the flight of the ball that he neglected to touch first … Continue reading
Coming to the Rescue
Have you seen the video of a 17-year-old girl defending her dogs from a full-grown bear? The video, which has been viewed more than 68 million times, shows Hailey Morinico, of Bradbury, California, rescuing her dogs from a bear on … Continue reading
Pleasing Aroma
One of the many things I like about this time of year are the wonderful aromas that come from the various blooms of late springtime. I especially enjoy the fragrance of the honeysuckle that grows around the perimeter of our … Continue reading
Don’t Get Caught!
A recent Family Circus cartoon had young Dolly sharing this piece of advice with her younger brothers—“Remember—no running in the house if an adult is watching.” That seems to be the mindset of many adults when it comes to our … Continue reading
Leading from Strength
President Theodore Roosevelt’s policy for leading the United States was described in his famous line, “Speak softly, but carry a big stick.” That’s a far cry from current President Joe Biden’s promise that the United States would lead “not by … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Culture, Current Events, Leadership
Tagged carry a big stick, foreign policy, Joe Biden, Romans 13:1-7, Theodore Roosevelt
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Courage
Rosa Parks, mother of the civil rights movement, was arrested in 1955 for refusing to give her bus seat to a white man. Boycotts and protests followed, and eventually the Supreme Court ruled racial segregation unconstitutional. In Quiet Strength she … Continue reading
Honoring Marriage
Many people in our culture today do not give the institution of marriage the respect that it deserves. Some want to redefine it. Others simply choose to ignore it and pretend that marriage is merely optional for a man and … Continue reading
Counterfeits
Anything that is extremely valuable will be counterfeited. Fake gems have been around for thousands of years, but as the technology for making them has advanced, fakes are now harder to detect with the naked eye. Experts advise buyers to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Acts 17:11, counterfeits, fake, false teaching, gems, heresy, illustration, truth
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Worshiping and Serving the Lord
One of the most awesome events recorded in Scripture is the incredible encounter that Isaiah had with God in Isaiah 6. Here we read about how God commissioned this prophet and called him into his service. As we look at … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged atonement, baptism, holiness, Isaiah 6, presence of God, responsibility, serving God, worship
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The Words Are Different
A man was once asked to explain the difference between the word “complete” and the word “finished”. After some thought, this is what he said: “If a man marries the right woman, he is complete. If he marries the wrong … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Humor
Tagged Ephesians 5:25, husbands love your wives, illustration, marriage, Proverbs 18:22
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