Category Archives: Church

Untarnished

Posted on November 22, 2011 by jesustrek

Some people feel that the reputation of the entire university at Penn State has taken a huge hit because of the sex scandal that has recently unfolded. Several individuals have been charged with wrong-doing. Some would say that the sins … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Any Shepherds?

Posted on October 24, 2011 by jesustrek

Several years ago I paid a visit to a married couple who had expressed some interest in attending the church where I preached. During the course of the conversation, the husband asked, “Do you have any shepherds in your church?” … Continue reading →

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In Attendance

Posted on October 17, 2011 by jesustrek

Maybe you’ve heard about the church that began to have a problem with squirrels entering their church building. No one could figure out how the furry little varmints were getting in, and they were becoming quite a nuisance. The squirrels … Continue reading →

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Is It a Cult?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jesustrek

Mitt Romney There has been some talk lately about whether the Mormon religion is a part of Christianity or is, in fact, a cult. This discussion has been fueled by Mitt Romney’s candidacy for president. Romney and other Mormons insist … Continue reading →

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Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves

Posted on October 5, 2011 by jesustrek

Cher used to sing a song about a girl who grew up in a travelling show. People in every town would call them “gypsies, tramps and thieves”, but she says that “every night all the men would come around and … Continue reading →

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Spreading the Message

Posted on September 26, 2011 by jesustrek

The number of posts on Jesustrek recently passed the 400 mark. When I started writing this blog a little over a year ago, I never imagined that by now over a million people would have read it. Turned out I … Continue reading →

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Impressive Youth

Posted on September 23, 2011 by jesustrek

Lexi Thompson Lexi Thompson got into the record books for women’s golf this past Sunday, when she won the Navistar LPGA Classic. Her 17-under-par 271 earned her a 5-stroke victory in the tournament. What is so remarkable is that she … Continue reading →

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Hurtful Kiss

Posted on September 9, 2011 by jesustrek

Some friends of mine recall the time when they found some bite marks on their infant son. When they questioned his older sister about this, she explained, “I was just kissing him with my teeth!” Have you ever been hurt … Continue reading →

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Matter of Perspective

Posted on September 6, 2011 by jesustrek

There is an old story about three construction workers who were laboring on a building in a downtown area. Although they were all doing the exact same job, they gave different answers to the question, “What are you doing?” One … Continue reading →

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Sober Judgment

Posted on August 26, 2011 by jesustrek

When I played high school basketball, I used to dread trying to guard players who were much quicker than I was. Being quite slow-footed, I often found myself in this position. I remember one time I was isolated on the … Continue reading →

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