Category Archives: Christian Living

The Hunter

Posted on December 6, 2011 by jesustrek

I have never seen the following story in print. I heard Tommy Oaks tell it several years ago. It goes something like this. My Uncle Charlie was one of the best hunters in these parts. Everybody knew it, even Uncle … Continue reading →

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Another Mile

Posted on December 5, 2011 by jesustrek

“If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.”—Matthew 5:41. Jesus was referring here to the practice of Jewish people being forced to carry a Roman soldier’s equipment for him. The people hated to have to … Continue reading →

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Leading Toward Church Growth

Posted on December 1, 2011 by jesustrek

A few years ago, I attended a seminar on church growth. The leader of the seminar was the new preacher at a large, but declining church. He had been called to lead the congregation out of this period of stagnation … Continue reading →

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Until Proven Guilty

Posted on November 30, 2011 by jesustrek

Suh Ndamukong Suh, the 307-pound star defensive lineman of the Detroit Lions, has been suspended by the NFL for two games for unsportsmanlike conduct. In a game last Thursday, Suh pounded the head of an opponent into the turf a … Continue reading →

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Peace and Quiet

Posted on November 29, 2011 by jesustrek

Several years ago some friends and I went on a whitewater rafting trip in West Virginia. As we turned off the main highway, I looked forward to a peaceful evening of camping out in the wilderness. An employee of the … Continue reading →

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Perfect Timing

Posted on November 28, 2011 by jesustrek

I recently stayed at a motel that offers free breakfast. You never know exactly what that means, since the definition of “breakfast” differs from one motel to the next. I was pleased to find a nice selection of tasty options. … Continue reading →

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Songs of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2011 by jesustrek

“Every time I tried to tell you, the words just came out wrong, so I’ll have to say “I love you” in a song.”—Jim Croce. Have you ever noticed how you can say things in a song that you could … Continue reading →

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Best Word

Posted on November 24, 2011 by jesustrek

Rudyard Kipling Rudyard Kipling became such a popular author that for every word he wrote, his publishers paid him 10 shillings. When they heard about this, some college students, as a joke, sent him 10 shillings along with a letter … Continue reading →

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What Are You Supposed to Say?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by jesustrek

A friend once brought her 4 sons to our house for Halloween. My wife and I invited these trick-or-treaters inside so we could comment on their costumes. The youngest, 3 years old, was dressed as a ghost. When they were … Continue reading →

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Name Them One By One

Posted on November 23, 2011 by jesustrek

A story is told about a minister who was visiting a leper colony. He was leading the worship, and there was time for one more congregational song. A woman who had kept her face turned away from the platform turned … Continue reading →

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