Author Archives: jesustrek

Visible Faith

Posted on November 4, 2020 by jesustrek

One of my favorite episodes in the life of Jesus is recorded in chapter two of Mark’s gospel. There we read the account of how Jesus heals and forgives a paralyzed man who was carried to Jesus by four of … Continue reading →

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No Matter Who Wins

Posted on November 3, 2020 by jesustrek

Today is the day that many have been anxiously anticipating (dreading?) for some time—Election Day 2020. Many voters exercised their right early this year. The rest are making the trek to the polls today to decide who will be our … Continue reading →

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So Scary!

Posted on October 31, 2020 by jesustrek

Today is Halloween, and I am not so sure how to celebrate. Like many of you, I have been wearing a mask and eating candy since March! With trick-or-treating being limited because of COVID-19 concerns, we probably won’t be seeing … Continue reading →

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Recognized and Understood

Posted on October 30, 2020 by jesustrek

I sometimes have difficulty recognizing faces, especially of people I do not know particularly well. This pandemic has not helped my situation at all. Several times I have seen someone I think I know out in public and have opened … Continue reading →

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A Dangerous Prayer

Posted on October 29, 2020 by jesustrek

We usually feel quite safe when we are praying, and with good reason. When Christians pray we are having a conversation with our heavenly Father who loves us more than we could ever understand. When we pray we feel snug … Continue reading →

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Living for God

Posted on October 27, 2020 by jesustrek

Psalm 101 contains some timeless wisdom for those who want to live for God. Let’s take a look at these principles and see how we can put them into practice in our lives. Verse 1 says, “I will sing of … Continue reading →

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Rejoicing Together

Posted on October 26, 2020 by jesustrek

“Rejoice with those who rejoice…”—Romans12:15. A few weeks ago I was watching our local high school team play a home football game. I like to attend because some of our kids from church play, and I want to give them … Continue reading →

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His Blood Be on Us

Posted on October 23, 2020 by jesustrek

Yesterday I wrote about how Caiaphas unwittingly prophesied that Jesus would die so that people could be saved. Another prophecy that was uttered unbeknownst to the speakers is found in Matthew’s gospel, where Pilate is trying to resist the Jews … Continue reading →

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Jesus Would Die for Them

Posted on October 22, 2020 by jesustrek

I enjoy reading those passages of Scripture where people utter prophetic statements without realizing it. One such passage is John 11:49-52—“Then one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, spoke up, ‘You know nothing at all! You … Continue reading →

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When I Am Old

Posted on October 21, 2020 by jesustrek

Old age slowly creeps up on some people. For others, it happens quite suddenly. One day they wake up and can’t believe what they see in the mirror! Growing older is inevitable for those who manage to remain alive. It … Continue reading →

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