Category Archives: Christian Living

Be an Encourager!

Posted on October 30, 2025 by jesustrek

It has been said that discouragement is one of the devil’s greatest tools. I agree with that statement. If Satan doesn’t succeed in destroying you, he will settle for keeping you from becoming all that God intends for you to … Continue reading →

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Salt and Light

Posted on October 17, 2025 by jesustrek

Remember the old saltshaker prank? Someone would loosen the top of a salt shaker in a restaurant. The next customer would unsuspectingly try to put a little salt on their food and end up dumping the entire contents of the … Continue reading →

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Be Transformed

Posted on October 4, 2025 by jesustrek

A couple of caterpillars were crawling along the ground when they looked up and saw a butterfly soaring above them. One of them said to the other, “You’ll never get me up in one of those things!” Sadly, this is … Continue reading →

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The Last Word

Posted on September 19, 2025 by jesustrek

Revelation 11 tells of two witnesses who speak the Word of God powerfully in the face of fierce opposition. Eventually they are attacked and killed. Those who had opposed them gloat and celebrate because the message of truth that they … Continue reading →

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Poor Decisions

Posted on September 5, 2025 by jesustrek

Just about everybody regrets some past decisions. It might have been a hairstyle, a clothing purchase, a relationship—there are various choices that a person might wish they could change if they could only have it to do over again. There … Continue reading →

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A New Chapter

Posted on August 28, 2025 by jesustrek

As I write this, I am preparing to begin a new chapter in my life. I have just completed a wonderful four-and-a-half-year ministry with Kentontown Christian Church in Robertson County, Kentucky. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and consider myself … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Listening

Posted on August 16, 2025 by jesustrek

A teenage girl might get several different answers if she asks her family, “Has anyone seen my new sweater?” Her father: “You mean the one that cost thirty dollars?” Her sister: “You mean the one you won’t let me borrow?” … Continue reading →

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Quick as Lightning!

Posted on August 1, 2025 by jesustrek

I recently returned from a family vacation at Panama City Beach, Florida. We had a fun time on the beach and in the water. We found some wonderful places to eat. Of course, we made the time to seek out … Continue reading →

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Faithful In the Small Things

Posted on July 29, 2025 by jesustrek

“I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty and joy to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble… For the world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves … Continue reading →

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Being Enthusiastic

Posted on July 24, 2025 by jesustrek

A man was shocked to see a dog playing cards with three other men. He asked, “Can that dog really play cards?” One of the men answered, “Yes, but he’s not very good. Whenever he gets a good hand he … Continue reading →

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