Category Archives: Christian Living

Our Leader

Posted on November 16, 2013 by jesustrek

“I do not fear an army of lions, if they are led by a lamb. I do fear an army of sheep, if they are led by a lion.”—Alexander the Great. Our leader, Jesus, is called the Lion of Judah. … Continue reading →

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Important Words

Posted on November 15, 2013 by jesustrek

Yesterday a Pennsylvania newspaper retracted an 1863 editorial which had some disparaging remarks about President Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. The address, of course, has become known as one of the greatest speeches in human history. Its importance, however, was unnoticed by … Continue reading →

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They Didn’t Know

Posted on November 14, 2013 by jesustrek

Scientists recently killed a 507-year-old clam named “Ming”. The clam was so named because it dated back to the Ming dynasty. Ming’s life finally came to an end when researchers opened up the clam to study it. The true age … Continue reading →

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Put Out the Welcome Mat

Posted on November 13, 2013 by jesustrek

One of the main purposes of the church is to attract people to Jesus Christ. However, sometimes Christians don’t do a very good job of putting out the welcome mat. We use “churchy” words and phrases that make it seem … Continue reading →

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Nonsense

Posted on November 11, 2013 by jesustrek

The new leader of the Catholic Church has gained a lot of approval for the way he has reached out to the common people. However, some of Pope Francis’ comments have caused a great deal of concern among those who … Continue reading →

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Sermon on the Amount

Posted on November 7, 2013 by jesustrek

The basic question is not how much of our money we should give to God, but how much of God’s money we should keep for ourselves.”—J. Oswald Sanders. We often forget that “Every good and perfect gift is from above, … Continue reading →

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Getting Along

Posted on November 6, 2013 by jesustrek

There was once a preacher who could not get along with the people at his church. They couldn’t agree on anything, and the situation deteriorated to the point where the preacher decided to leave the church. He accepted a position … Continue reading →

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Stay Thirsty My Friends

Posted on November 5, 2013 by jesustrek

I’ve noticed that young athletes (10-12 years of age) are concerned about staying hydrated while they are competing. Boys need a bottle of water, or their favorite sports drink, after playing a couple of innings of baseball. Girls send Mom … Continue reading →

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Knowing

Posted on November 4, 2013 by jesustrek

There is a story told about two men who were asked to recite the 23rd Psalm in front of a large crowd. The first man was an accomplished actor. He delivered his lines with precision and flair. When he finished, the audience showed … Continue reading →

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Just Good Clean Fun

Posted on November 1, 2013 by jesustrek

Hallmark is getting some complaints about a miniature holiday sweater they are offering for sale. The colorful ornament bears the phrase “Don We Now Our Fun Apparel!” Critics claim that Hallmark is trying to make a political statement by changing … Continue reading →

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