Category Archives: Christian Living

Soft Heart

Posted on February 3, 2014 by jesustrek

Several years ago I preached a sermon from Matthew 6:25-34, where Jesus exhorts us not to worry. I reasoned that worry is a sin, since Jesus tells us not to do it. He says that trusting God in everything is … Continue reading →

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Time to Focus

Posted on February 1, 2014 by jesustrek

Tomorrow is the Super Bowl, and as of right now, I don’t have any parties to attend. That’s perfectly fine with me. It’s not that I don’t like the Super Bowl. I watch the game every year. It’s just that … Continue reading →

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In the Infirmary

Posted on January 31, 2014 by jesustrek

Nearly 700 passengers and crew became very ill aboard Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Explorer of the Seas. Many vacationers spent a few days in their rooms or in the infirmary because of a suspected virus that caused vomiting, diarrhea and … Continue reading →

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Best Story

Posted on January 29, 2014 by jesustrek

Pete Seeger–singer, song writer and long-time activist–died Monday at the age of 94. Mr. Seeger’s music influenced many singers who followed him, and he was always hoping to make a difference in the world with his songs. He once said, … Continue reading →

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Cruising Together

Posted on January 28, 2014 by jesustrek

My wife and I just returned from an 11-day Caribbean cruise. This vacation was a gift to ourselves to celebrate our upcoming 25th anniversary. We had a desire to splurge and do something special, and we are glad we did; … Continue reading →

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Back in the Saddle

Posted on January 27, 2014 by jesustrek

After a two week break, I’m back in front of the keyboard again. My time away from writing this blog gave me time to rest and reflect. Here are a few observations: First, the Bible is reliable when it recommends—and … Continue reading →

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Time to Rest

Posted on January 11, 2014 by jesustrek

One of the things we notice about Jesus is that he often took time to get away from the hectic demands of life so that he could be alone to pray. Mark 1:35 says, “Very early in the morning, while … Continue reading →

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Should Have Listened!

Posted on January 11, 2014 by jesustrek

“I told you so” is one of the favorite phrases in the English language. We like to remind people that we were right and that they should have listened to us. “I told you so” is also one of the … Continue reading →

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Work that Endures

Posted on January 10, 2014 by jesustrek

Candlestick Park in San Francisco recently hosted its last sporting event. The stadium is scheduled to be demolished soon. Mike Gay has been the stadium chief for the past 35 years, and he is not sure that he wants to … Continue reading →

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Always Rejoicing!

Posted on January 8, 2014 by jesustrek

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”—Philippians 4:4. I often have to remind myself that Paul the apostle was chained up in prison when he wrote this. And these were not empty words. Paul practiced what … Continue reading →

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