Category Archives: Church

What Kind of Person?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by jesustrek

Let’s say that, like many other people, you believe that there is a heaven and a hell. Let’s say that you understand that all people will spend eternity either in heaven or in hell. And let’s say that you believe … Continue reading →

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Fulfilling Our Purpose

Posted on April 16, 2015 by jesustrek

Once a month I sing and play guitar for a local group of senior citizens. I sing mostly pop, folk and country songs from years gone by. There is usually a lot of audience participation on “Take Me Home Country … Continue reading →

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Be Nice to Your Siblings!

Posted on April 10, 2015 by jesustrek

I just found out that today is National Siblings Day. I didn’t even know that there was such a day, but it seems like a pretty good idea. Luckily for me, I had already given my brother some cookies that he … Continue reading →

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He’s Still Got It!

Posted on April 9, 2015 by jesustrek

Jack Nicklaus participated in the par 3 contest at the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, yesterday. The 75-year-old, who is considered by many to be the greatest golfer of all time, showed that he still has what it takes. Nicklaus pleased … Continue reading →

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Just Between the Two of You

Posted on April 8, 2015 by jesustrek

Occasionally I will see that one of my Facebook friends has used that public forum to point out the sin of a certain individual who has wronged him or her. While this lack of courage and tact is deplorable, it is … Continue reading →

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Staying Hydrated

Posted on April 7, 2015 by jesustrek

Timeouts in football and basketball games give the athletes a short break to catch their breath and rehydrate. Those who give the players a drink are often overlooked, but they play an important part in the game. In order for … Continue reading →

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Earnest Prayer

Posted on April 1, 2015 by jesustrek

I recently misread 1 Thessalonians 3:10, which says, “Night and day we pray most earnestly…” In my mind I thought it said “we pray almost earnestly”. Immediately I thought to myself, “That doesn’t sound right!” So I read it again … Continue reading →

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Generous People

Posted on March 19, 2015 by jesustrek

The beginning of Acts 3 tells about a handicapped man who begged for money every day at the temple gate. Did you ever wonder why he chose that location to ask people for money? It’s because God’s people have a … Continue reading →

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Saved From the Fire

Posted on March 8, 2015 by jesustrek

Lexington, Kentucky firefighter Anthony “AJ” Johnson received a lot of attention when he helped save a cat from a house fire on February 17, 2015. Someone caught Johnson on video as he administered oxygen to Prissy after she escaped the … Continue reading →

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Take It!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by jesustrek

Tony Campolo writes about a particularly memorable worship service he attended long ago: Sitting with my parents at a communion service when I was very young, perhaps six or seven years old, I became aware of a young woman in … Continue reading →

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