Category Archives: Christian Living

Which J.C. Is Right?

Posted on July 9, 2015 by jesustrek

I just read that former president Jimmy Carter said that he thinks that Jesus would be okay with “gay marriage”. This is the same Jimmy Carter who has for years defended abortion rights. So, if you’re keeping score on the … Continue reading →

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Uprooted

Posted on July 8, 2015 by jesustrek

I just pulled a tree out of the ground with my bare hands. Actually, I just used my thumb and forefinger, since the tree was only a couple of inches tall and maybe two weeks old. It was growing in … Continue reading →

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What, Me Worry?

Posted on July 7, 2015 by jesustrek

The late Rick Majerus was perhaps best known for being the men’s basketball coach at the University of Utah. Majerus was also known for his witty comments. He once had this to say about people’s concerns about the economy: “Everyone’s … Continue reading →

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Let Freedom Ring

Posted on July 3, 2015 by jesustrek

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”—2 Corinthians 3:17. One of the most festive holidays in the United States is Independence Day, when we commemorate the birth of our nation. … Continue reading →

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Numbers

Posted on July 1, 2015 by jesustrek

Once a year my wife and I go to a health fair sponsored by a local hospital. For a nominal fee we get a detailed lab report based on blood samples that we give. We get the results of our … Continue reading →

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Doing Your Best

Posted on June 30, 2015 by jesustrek

A man robbed a bank in New York City yesterday and got away with over $1,200. It happened at the Santander Bank in Queens shortly after 2:00pm. The robber, wearing a grey hoodie, passed a note to the teller demanding … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Synonyms

Posted on June 29, 2015 by jesustrek

Is there a difference between the words “complete” and “finished”? While they might be considered synonyms, these words might have some different connotations. One man insisted that there is a distinction between those two words. When asked to explain, he … Continue reading →

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That’s What It Means!

Posted on June 26, 2015 by jesustrek

Wedding ceremonies sometime include the lighting of a unity candle. A minister at a wedding rehearsal was explaining the symbolism of the unity candle ceremony. “After the middle candle is lit, blowing out the two side candles means the two … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Wedding

Posted on June 23, 2015 by jesustrek

Former Education Secretary William Bennett once attended a contemporary wedding where the bride and groom did not promise to stay together “til death do we part”. Instead, in their wedding vows, the couple pledged to remain together “as long as love … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Hide

Posted on June 22, 2015 by jesustrek

Paul Harvey once told about a lady who made a big decision after Hurricane Andrew devastated south Florida several years ago. Patricia Christy was waiting in line for food when she vowed that she was going to get out of … Continue reading →

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