Category Archives: Christian Living

Here Come the Judge!

Posted on July 16, 2011 by jesustrek

1 Corinthians 6:3 is a fascinating verse of Scripture. While trying to convince the Christians at Corinth that they should settle their disputes with one another rather than going to court, Paul writes, “Do you not know that we will judge … Continue reading →

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Three Stages of Ministry

Posted on July 15, 2011 by jesustrek

It has been said that there are three stages of ministry for a preacher in a local church, and a verse of Scripture that goes along with each stage. First comes the honeymoon phase. The preacher is new and exciting. … Continue reading →

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The Look of Love (Part 2)

Posted on July 14, 2011 by jesustrek

Mark 10:21 says, “Jesus looked at him and loved him…” This is referring to Jesus’ interaction with a young man who came to him for advice, but was about to walk away from him. Something in his face reflected the … Continue reading →

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The Look of Love

Posted on July 13, 2011 by jesustrek

A rich young man once came to Jesus and asked how he could attain eternal life. Jesus knew that the young man’s attitude toward his wealth was keeping him from having a relationship with God. Jesus was about to tell … Continue reading →

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Rounding Third and Heading for…Second!?

Posted on July 12, 2011 by jesustrek

My Aunt Renie and I are only two years apart, so it seemed more like we were cousins when we were growing up. I remember one time when we were playing baseball, just the two of us, in our front … Continue reading →

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Helmet of Salvation

Posted on July 11, 2011 by jesustrek

Police say that a motorcyclist participating in a protest ride was killed Saturday, July 2 in Onondaga, New York. Philip Conto, 55, of Parish, New York, was driving a 1983 Harley-Davidson with a group of bikers who were protesting helmet … Continue reading →

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Under Attack!

Posted on July 9, 2011 by jesustrek

This was the first year that I have been able to watch the local 4th of July fireworks display from my house in Vanceburg, Kentucky, on the banks of the Ohio River. I enjoyed the show, but it caused some … Continue reading →

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God Loves Everybody

Posted on July 8, 2011 by jesustrek

Dudley Rutherford My wife and I didn’t see them, but there were some protesters at the North American Christian Convention in Cincinnati yesterday. Some people from the Westboro cult (they are neither Baptist nor a church) were protesting the fact … Continue reading →

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Getting Past the Comma

Posted on July 7, 2011 by jesustrek

“May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine upon us, that your ways may be known on earth, your salvation among all nations.”—Psalm 67:1-2. Many Christians are content to stay in verse one of … Continue reading →

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Don’t Drift Away

Posted on July 5, 2011 by jesustrek

Arron Chambers recently spoke at “Summer in the Son”, a conference for teenagers at Kentucky Christian University. He mentioned a relative of his who had suffered from Alzheimers disease. It was sad to see her slowly slip away as she … Continue reading →

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