Category Archives: Church

Accepting God’s Purpose

Posted on April 16, 2011 by jesustrek

It was a common sight in Christianity. Yesterday evening a family gathered together to celebrate as a young lady was baptized into Christ. It was a joyful occasion for everyone as she made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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The Games People Play

Posted on April 9, 2011 by jesustrek

Some men die in battle, Some men die in flames, But most men perish inch by inch, While playing little games.             Author Unknown   It’s sad to see people wasting their lives away, playing little games that are not … Continue reading →

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Devil of a Problem

Posted on April 6, 2011 by jesustrek

Tasmanian devil The Tasmanian devil has earned a reputation for being smelly, loud and nasty. The marsupial has long been reviled in its native country of Australia. Recently, however, Australians are rallying around the Tasmanian devil because its existence is … Continue reading →

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Leading by Example

Posted on April 2, 2011 by jesustrek

Shaka Smart The underdog team from Virginia Commonwealth University has worked hard to make it to the Final Four of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Even when they were leading highly favored Kansas by 14 points, head coach Shaka Smart … Continue reading →

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Stuck Like Glue

Posted on March 28, 2011 by jesustrek

Harry Wesley Coover, Jr. Harry Wesley Coover, Jr., who is recognized as the inventor of Super Glue, passed away Saturday at the age of 94. According to his grandson, Adam Paul, Coover discovered the sticky substance by accident. The glue … Continue reading →

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Power of Prayer

Posted on March 24, 2011 by jesustrek

There is a story told about a small town where a man had just opened a bar. One local church, not wanting to have that kind of influence in their town, began to pray that the bar would close. They … Continue reading →

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Keep the Fire Burning

Posted on March 23, 2011 by jesustrek

John MacArthur tells this story about a pastor who went to see a member of his church who didn’t attend the worship services very often. He found the man sitting in front of a fire, watching the warm glow of … Continue reading →

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Left the Building

Posted on March 16, 2011 by jesustrek

When Elvis Presley was still performing, his fans often lingered long after the concert was over. They were hoping for another encore; perhaps another glimpse of the one they affectionately called “The King”. In order to clear the building, it … Continue reading →

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Every Part is Important

Posted on March 14, 2011 by jesustrek

When I saw the headline, “Jockey Cuts Off Fingers”, my first thought was, “Wow! Some of those guys will do anything to keep their weight down!” Then I read that he didn’t do it on purpose. Jean-Luc Samyn cut off … Continue reading →

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The Right to Decide

Posted on March 8, 2011 by jesustrek

Coach Wooden and Bill Walton Star basketball player Bill Walton once told his legendary coach, John Wooden, that he didn’t have the right to tell him that he needed to get a haircut. Wooden responded, “But I have the right … Continue reading →

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