Category Archives: Christian Living

The Story Unfolds

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jesustrek

They did it with Star Wars, so we shouldn’t be surprised that Star Trek followed the same path. I’m talking about making prequels. The original stories were so popular, it was decided that we needed to know what happened before. … Continue reading →

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Caller ID

Posted on May 28, 2013 by jesustrek

We recently added caller ID to our home phone. We were probably the last family in the civilized world to acquire this feature. I’ve always thought that caller ID was an unnecessary luxury. However, as more and more people began … Continue reading →

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Blossoming

Posted on May 24, 2013 by jesustrek

Last year my wife and I decided to get rid of a small rose bush in front of our house. The bush had not produced a single rose in the two years we had lived here, so we decided to … Continue reading →

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Compassion that Comforts

Posted on May 23, 2013 by jesustrek

The devastating tornado that recently hit Moore, Oklahoma, destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people. Many families found only empty lots where their houses once were. Many people came to the area to assist in the search and rescue … Continue reading →

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Fearful Leader

Posted on May 21, 2013 by jesustrek

When King Saul disobeyed the clear instructions of God, he was confronted by the prophet Samuel. Saul finally admitted that he had indeed done wrong. The reason he gave was this—“…I was afraid of the people and so I gave … Continue reading →

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Judging Correctly

Posted on May 20, 2013 by jesustrek

Judge Raymond Voet, of Ionia County, Michigan, has a posted policy in his courtroom stating that electronic devices that cause disturbances during court sessions will result in the owner being cited with contempt. Recently, Judge Voet’s own phone interrupted a … Continue reading →

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Meaningful Death

Posted on May 17, 2013 by jesustrek

On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., my wife and I visited Arlington National Cemetery. As we moved through the grounds, we took notice of the distinctive grave markers. The symmetry of their color, shape, size and alignment is quite … Continue reading →

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Not that Long

Posted on May 16, 2013 by jesustrek

Once while checking into a hotel, I was pushing a cart loaded with our luggage. As I plugged along, I underestimated the size of the elevator and rammed the cart into the back wall. I made a lot of noise, … Continue reading →

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Right Kind of Influence

Posted on May 15, 2013 by jesustrek

In a survey recently released by Forbes.com, Tim Tebow was named the most influential athlete in the USA. This is refreshing news, especially when we consider the lifestyles of other athletes who influence our culture. Tebow says this regarding the … Continue reading →

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OK in the Corral

Posted on May 14, 2013 by jesustrek

An advertisement in the newspaper described the positive qualities of the Limousin bulls that a breeder had for sale. The buyer could choose between red or black. The bulls were qualified for a desirable genetics program. They were double polled, … Continue reading →

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