Category Archives: Christian Living

Playing on the Road

Posted on February 26, 2013 by jesustrek

There is an on-going debate about whether or not the United States can still be considered a Christian nation. Some Christian leaders have conceded that the church no longer has the home field advantage in our culture. More United States … Continue reading →

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Overcoming

Posted on February 25, 2013 by jesustrek

27-year-old Chris Bunn hopes to become a certified barber next month. This would be a remarkable accomplishment, because Bunn lost his left arm in a motorcycle accident a few years ago. While Bunn was considering his career options after the … Continue reading →

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Escape Artist

Posted on February 22, 2013 by jesustrek

Mariska, a 9-year-old horse at Misty Meadow Farm near Midland, Michigan, has learned how to open the latch and free herself from her stall. This talent has earned her the nickname, the “Houdini Horse”. Mariska is not selfish with her … Continue reading →

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Here’s How It’s Done

Posted on February 21, 2013 by jesustrek

Have you seen the television commercial for Volkswagen that shows a father teaching his son how to throw? The young fellow is simply terrible at throwing a baseball! His form is awful, and each toss is uncatchable. Then you see … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Meek

Posted on February 20, 2013 by jesustrek

Have you ever noticed that some people who are normally meek and mild-mannered become pushy and belligerent on Facebook? For instance, they will post something that they find especially profound, and then suggest that you if you don’t pass it … Continue reading →

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No Distractions

Posted on February 18, 2013 by jesustrek

Steve Prohm tries to integrate his faith in Jesus Christ into every aspect of his life, including his job as head coach of the Murray State men’s basketball team. Last year, the team studied the book of Nehemiah, and was … Continue reading →

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Joyful Reunion

Posted on February 16, 2013 by jesustrek

  Justin Hutchinson was returning from a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. His seven-year-old daughter, Brayden, was joyfully anticipating her father’s homecoming. Waiting at the airport, she held a sign that read: OUTTA MY WAY!!! I GET MY DADDY BACK TODAY!!! … Continue reading →

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Powerless

Posted on February 14, 2013 by jesustrek

Passengers aboard the Carnival cruise ship, the Triumph, are not having a good vacation. A fire left the ship without power, floating helplessly in the Gulf of Mexico. While the ship is being towed to Mobile, Alabama, conditions on board … Continue reading →

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Winning

Posted on February 13, 2013 by jesustrek

Exodus 17 gives an interesting account of how the Israelites engaged their opposition in combat. While Joshua led the troops, Moses, Aaron and Hur watched from the top of a hill. Whenever Moses raised his hands, Israel was winning. However, … Continue reading →

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Unappreciated

Posted on February 12, 2013 by jesustrek

  The Baptist preacher in town had spent a lot of time trying to convince a certain man that he ought to come to church. When pressed for a reason why he would not attend the worship services, the man … Continue reading →

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