Category Archives: Christian Living

Repentance

Posted on April 17, 2026 by jesustrek

Repentance is a word that you don’t hear a lot of these days. One preacher referred to repentance as “the vanishing essential”. The word might be vanishing from our vocabulary, but it is still a major, essential theme in the … Continue reading →

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Open Doors and Hardships

Posted on March 27, 2026 by jesustrek

The apostle Paul makes an interesting statement in 1 Cor.16:8-9— “But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” In assessing the … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Truth

Posted on March 20, 2026 by jesustrek

In Discipleship Journal author Mack Stiles told the story of how he led a young man from Sweden named Andreas to Christ. One part of their conversation is especially instructive: Andreas said, “I’ve been told if I decide to follow … Continue reading →

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Fruitfulness

Posted on March 12, 2026 by jesustrek

Several years ago, many owners of small farms in America began to reduce their crop production to a mere sideline and instead started using their property for another purpose: entertainment farming. Other terms for this new way to make a … Continue reading →

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Three Important Hours in Your Week

Posted on March 6, 2026 by jesustrek

Many people claim to be pressed for time, but the truth is that we all have the same amount of time –168 hours in a week. Some of what we do with that time is determined by others, but some … Continue reading →

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An Attitude that Attracts

Posted on February 20, 2026 by jesustrek

An executive for Southwest Airlines once pointed out that their company hired attitudes. He explained that they could train people to do the rest. It was the attitude that they looked for first and foremost. Perhaps we should take some … Continue reading →

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The Cup

Posted on January 30, 2026 by jesustrek

Shortly before his death on the cross, Jesus met with his disciples in the upper room where he instituted the Lord’s Supper. Luke 22:19-20 says, “And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, … Continue reading →

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The Prayer of Moses

Posted on January 24, 2026 by jesustrek

Some people see the book of Psalms as a prayer book. Others consider it a book of songs. I believe that they are both correct. The Psalms is a collection of prayers that were often put to music and sung … Continue reading →

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The Model Prayer

Posted on January 9, 2026 by jesustrek

Right in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gives us what many Christians call “The Lord’s Prayer”. Many scholars refer to it as “The Model Prayer”, because it is an outline for how we should properly pray. … Continue reading →

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I Am Resolved

Posted on January 2, 2026 by jesustrek

I hope it’s not too late to address the subject of New Year’s resolutions. I also hope that if you made any, you have been able to keep them so far! It’s always a good idea to try to improve … Continue reading →

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