Category Archives: Christian Living

When Jesus Is Lifted Up

Posted on March 8, 2024 by jesustrek

Numbers 21 records an interesting part of the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness to the promised land. It seems that they grew impatient and started grumbling against God. Well, God doesn’t like to hear people grumble, especially against him, so … Continue reading →

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A.C.T.S. of Prayer

Posted on February 24, 2024 by jesustrek

A.C.T.S. is an acronym that many people have used over the years as an outline for their prayers. There are several variations of this plan that focuses on some of the fundamentals of prayer. I have taken one of them … Continue reading →

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Water

Posted on February 17, 2024 by jesustrek

My wife and I love the water. We enjoy watching boats go up and down the Ohio River, which flows about 400 yards from our house. Some of our favorite vacations, such as cruises, involve water. One trip took us … Continue reading →

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Mr. Irrelevant

Posted on February 10, 2024 by jesustrek

The San Francisco 49ers used the last pick of the 2022 NFL draft to pick quarterback Brock Purdy. The last player chosen in the draft has been labelled “Mr. Irrelevant”, because few players chosen last ever make a significant impact … Continue reading →

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Miracles

Posted on February 3, 2024 by jesustrek

People often use the word “miracle” inappropriately. Sometimes people talk about “the miracle of birth”. While childbirth is an amazing and wonderful event, it is hardly miraculous. It is a perfectly natural event. I once heard someone say that every … Continue reading →

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A Place for You

Posted on January 26, 2024 by jesustrek

John 14:1-6 is a passage of Scripture often used in funeral sermons. It conveys hope and comfort for those who desperately need it. It is a source of inspiration for all who follow Jesus. Jesus begins this passage by telling … Continue reading →

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Protection

Posted on January 25, 2024 by jesustrek

The above picture tells a powerful story. The eagle’s love and devotion for its young is sacrificial. It is willing to go to great lengths to ensure the safety and well-being of its young. Such a display of love is … Continue reading →

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Buried

Posted on January 19, 2024 by jesustrek

“What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all … Continue reading →

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When Christ Returns

Posted on January 13, 2024 by jesustrek

I have always believed that the second coming of Jesus Christ could happen at any time. There are those who maintain that there are various biblical prophecies that must be fulfilled first, but others insist that that it could be … Continue reading →

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How to Deal with Loneliness

Posted on January 4, 2024 by jesustrek

The Christmas holiday season is behind us now, and this time of year proves to be a time of sorrow for many people. Whether they are dealing with the loss of a loved one, a family crisis, an economic challenge … Continue reading →

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