Category Archives: Christian Living

He Thought So Too!

Posted on March 8, 2019 by jesustrek

There is a story told about a little boy who came running into his house shouting, “Mommy! Mommy! A lion just ran across our front yard!” The mother replied, “Son, you know that was not a lion. That was the … Continue reading →

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Protection

Posted on March 7, 2019 by jesustrek

After a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park, some forest rangers began to assess the damage. One ranger found a bird literally petrified in ashes, perched like a statue on the ground at the base of a tree. Somewhat sickened … Continue reading →

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Lifeline

Posted on March 6, 2019 by jesustrek

Many years ago a sailor at sea fell overboard. Someone quickly threw a rope to the man, who caught hold of it just before the ship passed by him. He knew that he must hold on to the rope with … Continue reading →

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Free

Posted on March 5, 2019 by jesustrek

Frank McWorter was a slave who bought his freedom with money he had earned through some business dealings. Having known what it was like to be enslaved, he never lost his appreciation for his freedom. In fact, on the 1820 … Continue reading →

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The Measure of a Person

Posted on March 1, 2019 by jesustrek

Football fans anxiously awaited news about Kyler Murray’s appearance at the NFL scouting combine. While the Heisman Trophy winning quarterback out of Oklahoma declined to participate in throwing drills, he did submit to the measuring of his height and the … Continue reading →

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They Need Shoes

Posted on February 28, 2019 by jesustrek

Shane Claiborne, an advocate for the poor and homeless, once spoke at a church service in Chicago. And at the end of his speech he said, “When I’m done here tonight, I’m going to go be with some homeless folks … Continue reading →

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Worshiping through Music

Posted on February 27, 2019 by jesustrek

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.”—Colossians 3:16 There are at least … Continue reading →

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Danger Ahead!

Posted on February 26, 2019 by jesustrek

A hiker in Yosemite National Park was killed Sunday when struck by falling rock and ice. Officials had closed the trail due to the hazardous conditions. The trail closure was clearly marked, but the hiker ignored the warning and suffered … Continue reading →

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Easy for Me to Say!

Posted on February 25, 2019 by jesustrek

I was once watching a sports announcer on television as he offered his view of something that had happened in the sports world. I don’t recall whether he was talking about a certain player, a particular team or a play … Continue reading →

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Determination

Posted on February 22, 2019 by jesustrek

Ignacy Jan Paderewski was asked by a fellow pianist if he could be ready to play a recital on short notice. The famous musician replied: “I am always ready. I have practiced eight hours daily for forty years.” The other … Continue reading →

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