Category Archives: Christian Living

The Purpose of Tough Times

Posted on June 16, 2014 by jesustrek

A man once found a cocoon of an emperor moth and took it home to watch it emerge. One day a small opening appeared, and for several hours the moth struggled but couldn’t seem to force its body past a … Continue reading →

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Heed the Warning!

Posted on June 13, 2014 by jesustrek

I used to live in a town that had once been devastated by a tornado. Even decades later, people still talked about the storm that had flattened almost the entire town. They taught their children and grandchildren to watch out … Continue reading →

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Healing is a Priority

Posted on June 12, 2014 by jesustrek

If you have ever spent time in the waiting area of a hospital emergency room, you know that life must be put on hold for a while. When a loved one is experiencing a medical emergency, everything else must wait. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Your Guard Down!

Posted on June 10, 2014 by jesustrek

Singer Steve Green has spent some time talking to the members of the work crews who set up speakers and spotlights in the auditoriums where his concerts are held. He says, “The fellows I talked to weren’t bothered by the … Continue reading →

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Better Choice

Posted on June 9, 2014 by jesustrek

The pro-life movement is showing some strength in the south. Several southern states have recently enacted laws that are greatly restricting access to abortions. It is reported that 19 of the 33 abortion clinics in Texas have closed this year. … Continue reading →

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Best Advice

Posted on June 6, 2014 by jesustrek

Eric Metaxas is a commentator for Breakpoint.org, a Christian worldview ministry that was established by the late Chuck Colson. Metaxas recently had the privilege of giving the baccalaureate address at Liberty University. He says this about his speech–“My advice to … Continue reading →

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Feeling Like a Champ

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jesustrek

I recently celebrated another birthday, and I’m feeling like a champ—“Champ” Bailey, that is. Bailey is a professional football player who is approaching his 36th birthday. That’s old for a football player. Bailey has noticed that he is the oldest … Continue reading →

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Scuffed

Posted on June 4, 2014 by jesustrek

Sometimes I find coins on the road or sidewalk when I’m out walking. It’s not enough to make a significant difference in my retirement account, but it still is a small thrill to pick up a coin that has been … Continue reading →

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Put a Smile on Your Face!

Posted on June 2, 2014 by jesustrek

A friend and I sat and watched our church praise team practice before worship yesterday. We must have looked like we carried the weight of the world on our shoulders, because one of the singers suggested that we smile. Apparently, … Continue reading →

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Communion in Troas

Posted on May 30, 2014 by jesustrek

We can read about an interesting worship service in Acts 20:7-12. Paul, Luke and their traveling companions were in Troas. There the believers came together on the first day of the week to break bread, as was the custom for … Continue reading →

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