Category Archives: Church

The Next Leaders

Posted on November 17, 2016 by jesustrek

A few weeks ago many pundits were writing obituaries for the Republican party. The GOP would surely crumble in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s landslide loss to Hillary Clinton, and it would take years for the Republicans to re-group. Today … Continue reading →

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The Lean

Posted on October 27, 2016 by jesustrek

I just attended a ministers’ appreciation luncheon hosted by Kentucky Christian University. Some ministers’ spouses were also in attendance. The speaker, Bob Russell, talked about some of the mistakes he made in ministry, and how he had learned from them. … Continue reading →

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Bigger Fish to Fry

Posted on September 28, 2016 by jesustrek

Alabama football coach Nick Saban tells the story about the time when, as an 11-year-old, he was fishing in West Virginia. He wasn’t getting a bite, but a man not far from him was catching a lot of catfish. Then … Continue reading →

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Saddle Up!

Posted on September 1, 2016 by jesustrek

While watching on television the Summer Olympic Games that recently took place in Rio, I caught some of the equestrian competition. The announcer mentioned that one competitor had earned $1 million riding her horse. I immediately thought to myself, “A … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead

Posted on August 4, 2016 by jesustrek

The Bible continually points out the need to consider the future and see the possibilities that lie ahead. Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (KJV). Churches with no vision for the future die a slow … Continue reading →

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Loyal Support

Posted on August 3, 2016 by jesustrek

Few athletes have had as many fans as Michael Jordan. However, even Jordan has shown the need for emotional support. When columnist Bob Greene asked Michael why he wanted his father to be in the stands to watch him play, … Continue reading →

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The Leadership of Tim Duncan

Posted on July 26, 2016 by jesustrek

Basketball great Tim Duncan just announced his retirement, ending a 19-year career with the San Antonio Spurs. Long-time Spurs coach Gregg Popovich said that Duncan was “Irreplaceable.” Scott Layden, who spent four seasons as the Spurs assistant General Manager, said—“Leadership … Continue reading →

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Part of the Church

Posted on July 22, 2016 by jesustrek

I am solely responsible for a classic blooper in our church newsletter that just came out last week. I typed it. I proofread it. I thought I had it perfect, but I didn’t. I made a big mistake. One section … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Nest

Posted on July 21, 2016 by jesustrek

While picking berries, I noticed a bird’s nest that had been built about knee-high in some weeds and bushes. I thought that it was odd that the nest had been built so low. Usually they are much higher than that. … Continue reading →

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Commitment

Posted on June 27, 2016 by jesustrek

The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers have made it to the finals of the College World Series in their first CWS appearance. The school’s baseball program had fallen on hard times when coach Gary Gilmore arrived there in 1996. The previous year … Continue reading →

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