Category Archives: Christian Living

Do What Your Father Says

Posted on July 28, 2010 by jesustrek

Francis Chan At the North American Christian Convention in Indianapolis earlier this month, Francis Chan spoke about how the church is doing a poor job of making disciples. Many Christians have fooled themselves into believing that they are doing what … Continue reading →

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Be Careful Where You Step

Posted on July 28, 2010 by jesustrek

As a teenager, I was part of a team that our high school sent to the state livestock judging competition. We stayed overnight in a big hotel in downtown Louisville. We had some free time one evening, so a couple … Continue reading →

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“Sorry” Seems to Be the Hardest Word

Posted on July 28, 2010 by jesustrek

Race car driver Helio Castroneves apologized for his outburst after last Sunday’s race. Although he crossed the finish line first, he was penalized for blocking and was bumped down to 10th place. Enraged by the decision, Castroneves screamed at race … Continue reading →

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Controlling Our Passion

Posted on July 27, 2010 by jesustrek

Race car driver Helio Castroneves crossed the finish line first in a race in Edmonton, Alberta this past weekend. However, race officials cited him for blocking, and with the ensuing penalty, he officially ended up in 10th place. This ruling … Continue reading →

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One Reason We Don’t Have Things

Posted on July 26, 2010 by jesustrek

My wife and I had been looking forward to seeing a couple of Christian comedians. We didn’t think it was necessary to order our tickets ahead of time. When we got to the door, there was a sign that said, … Continue reading →

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The Angry Christian Golfer

Posted on July 25, 2010 by jesustrek

A young Christian man I used to golf with had trouble controlling his temper when he played. After a bad shot, he would often hurl his club down the fairway, sometimes throwing his driver farther than he had hit the … Continue reading →

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Do You Recognize This Man?

Posted on July 24, 2010 by jesustrek

When I showed up for a volunteer work day at a church camp this morning, a friendly fellow came over and shook my hand. I exchanged greetings with him and quickly moved on to receive my assignment. Later, my wife … Continue reading →

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Listening for the Master

Posted on July 24, 2010 by jesustrek

My wife and I watched our friends’ three children for a few hours yesterday. We were also in charge of two dogs and a cat, but they could pretty much take care of themselves. The dogs were resting in the … Continue reading →

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The Adventure of Following Jesus

Posted on July 23, 2010 by jesustrek

My name is Tom Cox. This blog is an attempt to capture the adventure of following Jesus. The journey is sometimes confusing, often frightening, but always rewarding. We learn as we go, and in the process, something marvelous happens–we become … Continue reading →

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