Category Archives: Christian Living

Answering an Atheist (Part 2)

Posted on February 17, 2021 by jesustrek

Yesterday I wrote about a preacher who corresponded with an atheist. Some would question whether Christians ought to even try to engage such people in conversation. After all, it is the fool who says in his heart that there is … Continue reading →

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Answering an Atheist

Posted on February 16, 2021 by jesustrek

I found the following in Collected Christian Convictions, by Don Nash: In answer to an atheist who had mailed him some infidel literature attacking the Christian faith, one preacher wrote the following rebuttal: “My dear sir, if you have anything … Continue reading →

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Making Room

Posted on February 12, 2021 by jesustrek

Jerry and Sandy Tucker founded and operated the Galilean Home in Casey County, Kentucky. They took care of people, mostly children, who had some of the greatest physical needs and mental disabilities that you can imagine. Jerry and Sandy wrote … Continue reading →

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Small Details Matter

Posted on February 11, 2021 by jesustrek

Nicole Kidman worked hard to give an accurate portrayal of Virginia Woolf in the movie The Hours. The left-handed Kidman learned how to write with her right hand. You might think that it was a lot of needless work, but … Continue reading →

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Fear Him!

Posted on February 10, 2021 by jesustrek

A long, long time ago a small, timid man made a bold move and decided to sell everything he owned in order to move from his home in the east and seek his fortune on the wild American frontier. He … Continue reading →

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A Falling What Now?

Posted on February 8, 2021 by jesustrek

A recent cold spell in southern Florida prompted the National Weather Service in Miami to issue a “falling iguana alert”. I did a double-take when I read that, because this is something that I had never heard of. Apparently a … Continue reading →

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Time to Produce

Posted on February 5, 2021 by jesustrek

When it comes time to assess the viability of the flowers, bushes and trees that we have planted around our house, my wife is much more merciful than I am. Whenever I suggest that some puny-looking plant ought to be … Continue reading →

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Feeling Like a Threat

Posted on February 4, 2021 by jesustrek

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is known for being outspoken. In his rookie season in the NFL, Mayfield told reporters before a late-season win, “When I woke up this morning, I was feeling pretty dangerous.” How often do you wake … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Money

Posted on February 3, 2021 by jesustrek

Many people somehow get the idea that any discussion about money isn’t spiritual. That’s just not true. The Bible has a lot to say about finances. Some will maintain that God has more to say in the New Testament about … Continue reading →

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Putting Forth an Effort

Posted on February 2, 2021 by jesustrek

I think this video of the dog patting the treadmill with one paw is absolutely hilarious! He seems to know that he is supposed to interact with the exercise equipment, he just wants to put in the minimum effort! A … Continue reading →

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