Author Archives: jesustrek

Choose Your Song

Posted on December 10, 2020 by jesustrek

Carrie Cox recently reminded her 14-year-old son Caleb that he is in charge of the music for her funeral. He responded by asking, “Should I play Stairway to Heaven or Highway to Hell?” This hilarious comeback is a humorous reminder … Continue reading →

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Relationships

Posted on December 8, 2020 by jesustrek

Jackie, a character on The Conners television show, recently acknowledged, “The only common denominator in all my failed relationships is me!” Rarely does anyone accept full responsibility for such serious shortcomings in their interactions with others. But sometimes you have … Continue reading →

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LEO

Posted on December 7, 2020 by jesustrek

Tom Allen, the head coach of the Indiana University football team, has brought a whole new level of excitement to a program that has historically struggled. His Hoosiers are enjoying a remarkable season and are ranked among the top teams … Continue reading →

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Making Something Happen

Posted on December 4, 2020 by jesustrek

A few weeks ago, University of Kentucky head football coach Mark Stoops was a bit frustrated with the way his team was playing defense. Stoops said, “They want somebody else to make the play.” Like many coaches, Stoops would have … Continue reading →

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Real vs. Ideal

Posted on December 2, 2020 by jesustrek

In a recent sermon, Andy Stanley pointed out the difference between the real and the ideal. We all have our conceptions about how our lives should be, but the reality quite often falls far short of what we have pictured … Continue reading →

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Spirited Disagreement

Posted on November 30, 2020 by jesustrek

According to a report by the Associated Press, lawmakers in Taiwan got into a fist fight and threw pig guts at each other last Friday over a soon-to-be enacted policy that would allow imports of U.S. pork and beef. Now … Continue reading →

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Being Content

Posted on November 25, 2020 by jesustrek

While chained up in a prison cell, the apostle Paul wrote these words—“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any … Continue reading →

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Re-Write

Posted on November 24, 2020 by jesustrek

In a recent Dilbert cartoon, the character Dogbert explained that he was re-writing the dialogue of Shakespeare’s plays. This audacious endeavor prompted Dilbert to proclaim, “I admire your confidence.” In their arrogance, some people are so confident that they, in … Continue reading →

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Under-Appreciated

Posted on November 23, 2020 by jesustrek

NBA guard Fred VanVleet recently agreed to a new contract that will keep him a member of the Toronto Raptors. VanVleet has played a huge role in the Raptors’ recent success, which includes a march to the 2019 NBA championship. … Continue reading →

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Uncommon Thanks

Posted on November 20, 2020 by jesustrek

One of my favorite Scriptures about thanksgiving is found in Luke 17. There we read about the time Jesus healed ten men who were suffering from leprosy. These ten men came as close to Jesus as they dared. By Old … Continue reading →

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