Category Archives: Christian Living

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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Untarnished

Posted on November 22, 2011 by jesustrek

Some people feel that the reputation of the entire university at Penn State has taken a huge hit because of the sex scandal that has recently unfolded. Several individuals have been charged with wrong-doing. Some would say that the sins … Continue reading →

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Truly Thankful

Posted on November 21, 2011 by jesustrek

Two men were walking across a field. They didn’t realize that there was a mean bull in that field. Soon the bull realized that the two men had invaded his territory. The huge beast, with its menacing horns, charged toward … Continue reading →

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Centuries of Gratitude

Posted on November 19, 2011 by jesustrek

Leroy Lawson The following words are credited to Leroy Lawson. The words are spoken, but they aren’t enough. Some other expression is needed, something more tangible. That’s where the meal comes in, and the congregating of loved ones, and the … Continue reading →

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Too Nice?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Graham My last blog was about how our society has changed its religious views since Billy Graham was in his prime. In searching for a picture of a young Billy Graham preaching, I wanted to show him holding the … Continue reading →

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Changing Religious Views

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Graham A few years ago, I was too sick to preach on Sunday. It is the only time in 20 years of preaching that I have had to miss a Sunday morning sermon due to illness. I wasn’t too … Continue reading →

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