Author Archives: jesustrek

He Who Hesitates

Posted on November 8, 2017 by jesustrek

An overly cautious driver hesitated as he attempted to merge with traffic on a busy freeway, finally coming to a complete stop on the ramp. The traffic thinned out a bit, but the driver still waited, hoping for a better … Continue reading →

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What’s On the Inside?

Posted on November 4, 2017 by jesustrek

A couple paid $2 million for a luxury condominium in Weehawken, New Jersey and decided to do some renovations on the unit. What was discovered hidden in the dwelling shocked them. Behind the walls they found bottles of urine, rodents … Continue reading →

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What’s The Purpose for That?

Posted on November 3, 2017 by jesustrek

A church decided that they needed to upgrade their sound system, so they had a professional come and evaluate their needs. As the technician studied the layout of the sanctuary, he noticed a huge opening in the wall behind the … Continue reading →

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Escape Room

Posted on October 31, 2017 by jesustrek

Our church is currently sponsoring an escape room. This is a game where people are given clues to solve in order to be able to gain their freedom. I haven’t tried it yet because I feel stupid enough already. Others … Continue reading →

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Good Support

Posted on October 30, 2017 by jesustrek

Feeling nostalgic, I bought a pair of the old style Converse All-Star basketball shoes. The pair I chose are low-cut and black. I like the retro look of the shoes, but they aren’t as comfortable as the newer styles of … Continue reading →

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Picture Being Born Again

Posted on October 26, 2017 by jesustrek

I just finished reading an article on the subject of being born again. It was based on John 3:1-8, where Jesus teaches Nicodemus that one must be born again in order to see the kingdom of God. Jesus says that … Continue reading →

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In His Hands

Posted on October 25, 2017 by jesustrek

I remember speaking with a friend of mine shortly before he went on stage to perform in a talent contest. He was going to play his guitar and sing. He told me that he didn’t remember how long it had … Continue reading →

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Different Kind of Grief

Posted on October 24, 2017 by jesustrek

A quotation from antiquity tries to explain one of the differences between Christians and non-believers. It says about people of faith: “And if any righteous man among them passes from the world, they rejoice and offer thanks to God; and … Continue reading →

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Close Bond

Posted on October 23, 2017 by jesustrek

Two ministers who were good friends had a habit of giving each other a good-natured ribbing. They were always comparing churches, trying to prove that their congregation was the best. One day, one of them said, “I have to admit … Continue reading →

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Devastating Fire

Posted on October 20, 2017 by jesustrek

A fire that was started on September 2 has burned 76 square miles of forest land, including scenic land along hiking trails near Portland, Oregon. The fire has removed so much vegetation that authorities expect landslides and rockslides to come … Continue reading →

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