Category Archives: Christian Living

Be Nice to Your Siblings!

Posted on April 10, 2015 by jesustrek

I just found out that today is National Siblings Day. I didn’t even know that there was such a day, but it seems like a pretty good idea. Luckily for me, I had already given my brother some cookies that he … Continue reading →

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He’s Still Got It!

Posted on April 9, 2015 by jesustrek

Jack Nicklaus participated in the par 3 contest at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, yesterday. The 75-year-old, who is considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time, showed that he still has what it takes. Nicklaus pleased … Continue reading →

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Just Between the Two of You

Posted on April 8, 2015 by jesustrek

Occasionally I will see that one of my Facebook friends has used that public forum to point out the sin of a certain individual who has wronged him or her. While this lack of courage and tact is deplorable, it is … Continue reading →

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Staying Hydrated

Posted on April 7, 2015 by jesustrek

Timeouts in football and basketball games give the athletes a short break to catch their breath and rehydrate. Those who give the players a drink are often overlooked, but they play an important part in the game. In order for … Continue reading →

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Open Door

Posted on April 3, 2015 by jesustrek

My friend Janis tells a story about how her daughter used to have to prop open the door to her room so that the air would circulate. No matter what she tried to use for a doorstop, the door would … Continue reading →

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Earnest Prayer

Posted on April 1, 2015 by jesustrek

I recently misread 1 Thessalonians 3:10, which says, “Night and day we pray most earnestly…” In my mind I thought it said “we pray almost earnestly”. Immediately I thought to myself, “That doesn’t sound right!” So I read it again … Continue reading →

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Trapped!

Posted on March 31, 2015 by jesustrek

I kept hearing strange noises in my office at church yesterday. At first I thought the source was coming from outside the building, but later I became convinced that some living creature had become trapped in the walls of the … Continue reading →

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He Should Have Listened!

Posted on March 27, 2015 by jesustrek

Pilate has gone down in history as one of the worst villains of all time. He could have avoided this dubious distinction if only he had listened. He should have listened to his wife. (Are you husbands paying attention?) “While … Continue reading →

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It Was Planned

Posted on March 26, 2015 by jesustrek

Occasionally a songwriter will say that the blood of Jesus was “spilled” at the cross. Some scholars cringe at that kind of wording because such lyrics may imply that what happened at Calvary was an accident. Nothing could be further from the truth! What … Continue reading →

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Preventative Surgery

Posted on March 25, 2015 by jesustrek

Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy a few years ago in a pre-emptive move to avoid breast cancer. Recently, she has undergone more preventative surgery, having her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed in hopes of reducing her risk of cancer. … Continue reading →

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