Category Archives: Communion Meditations

What’s Your Purpose?

Posted on April 28, 2022 by jesustrek

An executive hirer, a “head-hunter” who goes out and hires corporation executives for other firms, once told Josh McDowell, “When I get an executive that I’m trying to hire for someone else, I like to disarm him. I offer him … Continue reading →

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Rest for the Weary

Posted on April 22, 2022 by jesustrek

Life can be quite tiresome. The tragic news headlines that bombard us each day can be draining. Witnessing the moral decline of our culture can wear on us. Duties at work can be a grind. Then there are the never-ending … Continue reading →

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A Terrible Enemy

Posted on April 6, 2022 by jesustrek

In 1994 Ali Pierce, the fourteen-year-old daughter of John and Anna Pierce of Massachusetts, was diagnosed with liver cancer. She fought the disease bravely for two years, but in November 1996 she passed away. Her parents of course were grief-stricken. … Continue reading →

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Great Stories

Posted on March 18, 2022 by jesustrek

Some of the greatest stories you will ever read are found in the Bible. Think about the Old Testament stories: Creation, the fall of man, the great flood, the tower of Babel, the adventures of the patriarchs, the Egyptian captivity, … Continue reading →

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Paper Cuts

Posted on March 11, 2022 by jesustrek

A seminary professor once spoke about a trip that he took to the Holy Land. One of the most impressive sites that he visited was an ancient prison that is thought to be where the apostle Paul was once imprisoned. … Continue reading →

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All Is Forgiven

Posted on March 4, 2022 by jesustrek

A story is told in Spain of a father and his teenage son who had a relationship that had become strained. It got so bad that the son ran away from home. His father, however, began a journey in search … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Sons

Posted on February 25, 2022 by jesustrek

One of the best-loved stories in Scripture is the one Jesus tells in Luke 15—the parable of the prodigal son. In fact, this is one of the best-known stories ever told in the history of mankind. It is a remarkable … Continue reading →

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What Are You Wearing?

Posted on February 17, 2022 by jesustrek

A preacher once received a rather unusual gift from a friend in the congregation. It was a white suit. The preacher was reluctant to wear such a flashy outfit, but he didn’t want to offend his friend. He tried the … Continue reading →

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Assuming a Safe Position

Posted on February 4, 2022 by jesustrek

A man was climbing a mountain in the Swiss Alps with two guides that he had hired. It was an extremely windy day, and the trio had made their ascent on the sheltered side of the mountain. Upon reaching the … Continue reading →

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The Dinner Bell

Posted on February 2, 2022 by jesustrek

For many years my grandmother, Alice Cox, lived with her uncle, Forrest Queen, in his farm house in rural Kentucky. Mama Cox taught school and took care of the household chores for her bachelor uncle. Uncle Forrest not only farmed, … Continue reading →

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