Category Archives: Christian Living

Heroic Sacrifice

Posted on April 7, 2012 by jesustrek

On March 2, 2012, Stephanie Decker, of Henryville, Indiana, became concerned about the reports she heard of ominous storms approaching. She anxiously picked up her children from school. Hurrying home with her eight-year-old son Dominic and her 5-year-old daughter Reese, they … Continue reading →

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Still Producing

Posted on April 4, 2012 by jesustrek

Colorado Rockies left-hander Jamie Moyer is still trying to compete at the highest level long after most pitchers have had to retire. A victory this season would make him the first starter 49 or older to win a major league … Continue reading →

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The Truth about Homosexual Behavior

Posted on April 3, 2012 by jesustrek

The Lexington Herald-Leader has earned a reputation for being biased against people of faith. This is especially true in its treatment of two of the most important moral issues of our times—abortion and homosexuality. The Herald-Leader has recently printed a … Continue reading →

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Worth It

Posted on April 2, 2012 by jesustrek

I suppose we all occasionally deal with nagging doubts about whether we are really accomplishing anything. Are our good deeds actually going to have any lasting benefit? Is it really worth the effort? A recent experience drove those doubts away. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be a Fool!

Posted on April 1, 2012 by jesustrek

You’ve probably heard the old story about a group of atheists who were trying to get their own holiday. Then someone pointed out to them that atheists already had a day—April Fools Day! Psalm 14:1 says, “The fool says in … Continue reading →

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The Cross Remains

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jesustrek

After tornadoes ripped through Marysville, Indiana on March 2, all that was left of the Marysville Christian Church building was the steeple. It seems as if the Lord was saying, “You still have the cross. That’s the most important thing.” … Continue reading →

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Humble Star

Posted on March 29, 2012 by jesustrek

University of Kentucky basketball star Anthony Davis has blocked a phenomenal 175 shots so far this season. Davis refuses to call undue attention to himself after blocking an opponent’s shot. He does not wag his finger, beat his chest or … Continue reading →

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Bow

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jesustrek

Freshman basketball player Anthony Davis has helped lead his Kentucky Wildcats to the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Davis has become known for two things, his shot-blocking ability and his unibrow. Many of his fans wear t-shirts … Continue reading →

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Pretty Lamp

Posted on March 27, 2012 by jesustrek

I spent some time yesterday with a friend in a waiting area at a local hospital. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated. My friend was surprised to find that the lamps in the room did not work. They did … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Focus

Posted on March 26, 2012 by jesustrek

In his book When God Builds a Church, Bob Russell remembers a time when he visited a restaurant called The Pancake Factory. He says that the luncheon special that day was a grilled chicken sandwich with spicy Mexican sauce. He … Continue reading →

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