Category Archives: Christian Living

Engaged in Worship

Posted on July 18, 2014 by jesustrek

A few years ago, a “Dennis the Menace” cartoon showed Dennis sitting in a church pew beside his father. Looking up at his Dad, he says, “Is it OK if we leave at half time?” Worship services don’t normally have … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Time to Slow Down

Posted on July 17, 2014 by jesustrek

I just got home from the doctor’s office with 3 stitches in my head. I hit my head because I got in too much of a hurry. Hearing the phone ring in the bedroom, I rushed from the shower without … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Prayer | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hypocrisy

Posted on July 15, 2014 by jesustrek

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal recently proclaimed: “I am tired of the left. They say they’re for tolerance; they say they respect diversity. The reality is this: They respect everybody unless you happen to disagree with them. The left is trying … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Truly Hungry

Posted on July 14, 2014 by jesustrek

While walking in downtown Indianapolis, I was approached by a man. After making some polite conversation, he mentioned that he had not had anything to eat all day, and asked if I would give him some money. “Just a dollar … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Honoring a Hero

Posted on July 12, 2014 by jesustrek

Indianapolis police officer Perry Renn, 51, died last weekend from wounds received in a gun battle. Renn, a former paratrooper, saved several bystanders when he fired back at the suspect, critically wounding him. Officer Renn’s funeral was held yesterday in … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Current Events, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Clothed a Certain Way

Posted on July 11, 2014 by jesustrek

This morning I was walking in downtown Indianapolis, on my way to the final day of the North American Christian Convention. Someone on the street noticed that I was wearing a blue University of Kentucky basketball T-shirt. Smiling, he remarked, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Pick a Live One

Posted on July 8, 2014 by jesustrek

A recent Andrew Armstrong cartoon in Parade magazine pictured two ducks standing on the shore looking at a third duck floating in the water. One of the two says to the other, “We were together three weeks before I realized … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hard to Love

Posted on July 7, 2014 by jesustrek

A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, from Luke 10. She asked the class, “If you saw a person lying on the roadside, all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?” After a … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Free Indeed!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by jesustrek

Today is the 4th of July, or Independence Day. It is a holiday that gives us time to stop and appreciate the freedom we have in the United States of America. Many people will give thanks to the veterans—past and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Who’s Having Trouble?!

Posted on July 3, 2014 by jesustrek

As I was exiting a public building this morning, I noticed an elderly lady having trouble getting inside. She was struggling with the heavy door, and appeared to be losing the battle. So I hurried forward to help her. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment