Author Archives: jesustrek

Self-Denial

Posted on January 30, 2018 by jesustrek

Psalm 132:1 is an interesting verse—“Lord, remember David and all his self-denial.” The text goes on to recount how David put the Lord’s concerns above his own. Self-denial is a challenging concept. We are familiar with the teaching of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Off Road

Posted on January 26, 2018 by jesustrek

My car is showing the effects of driving in winter weather. That means it is filthy. I felt better about how my car looked when I pulled up in a parking lot next to a 4-wheel drive vehicle that had … Continue reading →

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Poor Excuse

Posted on January 25, 2018 by jesustrek

Did you hear the one about the TV weather reporter who lost her job because her forecasts were never accurate? In an interview for another position, she was asked why she left her last job. She replied, “The climate didn’t … Continue reading →

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The Children Speak

Posted on January 22, 2018 by jesustrek

Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision in which the U.S. Supreme Court essentially legalized abortion in the United States. Since that tragic decision, nearly 60 million children have been killed in their mother’s womb. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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