Author Archives: jesustrek

The Measure of a Person

Posted on March 1, 2019 by jesustrek

Football fans anxiously awaited news about Kyler Murray’s appearance at the NFL scouting combine. While the Heisman Trophy winning quarterback out of Oklahoma declined to participate in throwing drills, he did submit to the measuring of his height and the … Continue reading →

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They Need Shoes

Posted on February 28, 2019 by jesustrek

Shane Claiborne, an advocate for the poor and homeless, once spoke at a church service in Chicago. And at the end of his speech he said, “When I’m done here tonight, I’m going to go be with some homeless folks … Continue reading →

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Worshiping through Music

Posted on February 27, 2019 by jesustrek

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”—Colossians 3:16 There are at least … Continue reading →

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Danger Ahead!

Posted on February 26, 2019 by jesustrek

A hiker in Yosemite National Park was killed Sunday when struck by falling rock and ice. Officials had closed the trail due to the hazardous conditions. The trail closure was clearly marked, but the hiker ignored the warning and suffered … Continue reading →

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Easy for Me to Say!

Posted on February 25, 2019 by jesustrek

I was once watching a sports announcer on television as he offered his view of something that had happened in the sports world. I don’t recall whether he was talking about a certain player, a particular team or a play … Continue reading →

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Determination

Posted on February 22, 2019 by jesustrek

Ignacy Jan Paderewski was asked by a fellow pianist if he could be ready to play a recital on short notice. The famous musician replied: “I am always ready. I have practiced eight hours daily for forty years.” The other … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready?

Posted on February 21, 2019 by jesustrek

I have heard that there is an old tombstone in a cemetery in Indiana which bears the following epitaph: Pause Stranger when you pass me by, As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you … Continue reading →

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Close to God

Posted on February 20, 2019 by jesustrek

My old friend Alberta Herron recently passed away at the age of 93. Alberta was a wonderful Christian woman, one of the best members a church could ever have. She cared about people, and you could always count on her … Continue reading →

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Similar Uniforms

Posted on February 19, 2019 by jesustrek

The new professional football league, the AAF, is off to a good start in their first two weeks. The games have been getting a lot of attention, and the reception from fans has been strong. However, a game yesterday between … Continue reading →

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Doing Without

Posted on February 18, 2019 by jesustrek

While on a recent cruise to the Caribbean, my wife and I met a young lady who lives and works in St. Thomas. She was telling us about how life was for her and her family in the aftermath of … Continue reading →

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