Author Archives: jesustrek

Courage

Posted on January 18, 2018 by jesustrek

I believe it was Mark Twain who once said, “I don’t believe in ghosts, but I am afraid of them!” We are quite often too fearful. Jesus was constantly telling people that they shouldn’t be afraid. Instead of fear, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The Power of Words

Posted on January 17, 2018 by jesustrek

Jerry Kramer once recalled what it was like playing for legendary Green Bay Packer coach Vince Lombardi. One day during the first year Kramer played for the Packers, Lombardi rode him mercilessly, pointing out how slow, weak and stupid he … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

All about Change

Posted on January 16, 2018 by jesustrek

Here we are halfway through January. How many of you have kept your New Year’s resolutions so far? I have a friend who resolved to quit drinking last year. He said that it brought him so much satisfaction that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Everything New

Posted on January 12, 2018 by jesustrek

A church once hosted a birthday party for one of their members, a gentleman who had just turned 100 years old. One of the newer members of the church commented to the guest of honor, “In your lifetime you must … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Humor, Leadership | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

New Name

Posted on January 11, 2018 by jesustrek

Five-year-old B.J. was looking forward to his first day of school, but he didn’t enjoy himself as much as he imagined he would. As a matter of fact, he came home in a very bad mood. His trouble began when … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Opinionated

Posted on January 10, 2018 by jesustrek

A few of us were sitting in a classroom at church, waiting for someone else to join us for an early morning prayer meeting. There was a lull in the conversation, and in the quietness of the moment, someone noticed … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Humor | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Poor Imagination

Posted on January 9, 2018 by jesustrek

I recently heard a recording of John Lennon singing his hit song Imagine in front of a live audience. When Lennon sang the first line, “Imagine there’s no heaven…” the audience burst into applause. It seems to me the notion … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Questionable Gift

Posted on January 8, 2018 by jesustrek

Last year someone brought an unusual donation to a food bank in Wales. It was a can of soup. “What is so unusual about that?” you might ask. This particular can of soup was at least 46 years old! The price … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Simply Foolish

Posted on January 5, 2018 by jesustrek

A man was seen walking down the sidewalk, tossing his car keys up in the air and catching them. After one too many tosses, he dropped the keys and watched in horror as they disappeared through a grate and into … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Today Is Sunday

Posted on January 4, 2018 by jesustrek

A man who had retired a few months previously was asked if he had trouble keeping up with what day it was since he no longer had to go to work. “Oh, I don’t even try to remember what day … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment