Category Archives: Christian Living

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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More of Us

Posted on May 29, 2014 by jesustrek

Birds keep trying to build a nest in a hanging basket on our front porch. My wife doesn’t want a bird’s nest in her hanging basket on our front porch. So she keeps running the birds off. And they keep … Continue reading →

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Tweeting Encouragement

Posted on May 28, 2014 by jesustrek

Someone at Boyle County (Kentucky) High School is tweeting messages of encouragement, and these uplifting words are making a positive difference in the lives of many people. A Twitter account was started in January with the handle @BCHSAnonymous. The stated mission … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget to Remember!

Posted on May 24, 2014 by jesustrek

One of my favorite walks takes me to a cemetery on top of a hill just outside of town. Just a few days ago, I was on my way up the hill and noticed that the road had recently been … Continue reading →

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Stay Hungry

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jesustrek

Have you ever had an opportunity to watch baby birds in their nest? Whenever they sense the presence of their mother, they stretch out their necks and open their mouths wide, expecting to be fed. The only way they can … Continue reading →

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Good Reception

Posted on May 22, 2014 by jesustrek

Cell phone reception in my home town has improved recently, but it is still spotty. It is not unusual to see a driver parked along the side of the road because he or she has found a place where the … Continue reading →

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