Category Archives: Church

Vision for the Future

Posted on May 6, 2015 by jesustrek

Many years ago a ship filled with travelers landed on the northwest coast of what is now the United States of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Singing

Posted on April 28, 2015 by jesustrek

While visiting a church last Sunday, I noticed some interaction between two people in the row in front of me. I assume that they were mother and son. The teenage boy was obviously not happy about something, but he stayed … Continue reading →

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Better Wake Up!

Posted on April 20, 2015 by jesustrek

Last week a baggage handler for Alaska Airlines fell asleep in the cargo hold of a jetliner that was about to take off. The plane had just departed when the worker woke up and started banging on the plane. The … Continue reading →

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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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