Category Archives: Christian Living

Musically Inclined

Posted on September 22, 2015 by jesustrek

Last weekend I attended the Koh-Koh-Mah & Foster Living History Encampment near Kokomo, Indiana. This celebration reenacts the period of what we call the French & Indian War. Music is a big part of the weekend. A fife and drum corps … Continue reading →

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Comparisons

Posted on September 17, 2015 by jesustrek

In his book, The Winning Attitude, John Maxwell tells the following story. Two cows were grazing in a pasture when they saw a milk truck pass by. On the side of the truck were the words, “Pasteurized, homogenized, standardized, Vitamin … Continue reading →

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Avid Fisherman

Posted on September 15, 2015 by jesustrek

I heard about a man who was such an enthusiastic fisherman that every time he posed for a family photo, he automatically held out his hand, as if he were displaying a fish that he had just caught! Jesus calls … Continue reading →

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In His Presence

Posted on September 14, 2015 by jesustrek

The Kansas City Star reported this incident a few years ago. A woman entered an ice cream store in Kansas City to purchase an ice cream cone. After making her selection, she turned and found herself face-to-face with Paul Newman, … Continue reading →

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In God We Trust

Posted on September 10, 2015 by jesustrek

Perhaps more than ever, men and women who serve as police officers work in a high-risk occupation. We should appreciate these public servants and pray for them often. It is understandable that many people in law enforcement would turn to a … Continue reading →

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Time to Rally!

Posted on September 9, 2015 by jesustrek

Yesterday I went to Grayson, Kentucky for a rally in support of Kim Davis, the Rowan County clerk who was jailed for her Christian beliefs. I didn’t know what to expect as I prepared to go to the rally. Would … Continue reading →

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Ups and Downs

Posted on September 4, 2015 by jesustrek

Chicago Cubs rookie Kris Bryant had an interesting game on Wednesday, September 3rd. Bryant hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning that tied the game against the Cincinnati Reds. The very next inning, Bryant made an error with … Continue reading →

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Pesky Tongue

Posted on September 2, 2015 by jesustrek

I remember a conversation I once had with a teammate as we were getting dressed for basketball practice in elementary school. He said, “I’m going to make sure I keep my tongue straight this year.” I thought that he was … Continue reading →

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Taking Care of Sins

Posted on September 1, 2015 by jesustrek

At bedtime, Lillian Holcomb told her two grandsons a Bible story, then asked if they knew what the word “sin” meant. Seven-year-old Keith spoke up: “It’s when you do something bad.” Four-year-old Aaron’s eyes widened. “I know a big sin … Continue reading →

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Not an Accident

Posted on August 31, 2015 by jesustrek

An insurance agent was writing a policy for a cowboy. “Have you ever had any accidents?” the agent asked. “No, not really,” replied the cowboy. “A horse kicked me and broke some of my ribs once. Another time I got … Continue reading →

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