Category Archives: Communion Meditations

Sacrifice for Freedom

Posted on November 8, 2014 by jesustrek

Veterans’ Day is a time to remember those who have served, and are currently serving, in the military. It is a time to honor those who were willing to sacrifice everything in order for us to gain and to maintain … Continue reading →

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Most Important Statement

Posted on November 4, 2014 by jesustrek

Jackina Stark vividly recalls making her decision as a young girl to follow Jesus. She writes, “I remember, as a child of 10, sobbing out the Good Confession: ‘I believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living … Continue reading →

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Concentrate

Posted on November 1, 2014 by jesustrek

A poor golfer once spent an afternoon at a fancy country club, where he enjoyed the luxury of a complimentary caddy. As usual, he played a terrible game. After it was over, he pointed to a lake on the course … Continue reading →

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Following Royalty

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jesustrek

The Detroit Lions are in London preparing to play an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons this Sunday. Center Dominic Raiola was asked Wednesday if he followed the royals at all. He answered, “I looked it up this morning just … Continue reading →

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Questionable Intentions

Posted on October 22, 2014 by jesustrek

I had to laugh when I saw the sign to the right. It serves to illustrate how we might not always have the purist of motives. Sometimes we try to deceive ourselves into thinking we have good intentions, when we … Continue reading →

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Struggling Against Sin

Posted on October 8, 2014 by jesustrek

“We seem to be content to pray for forgiveness when we should have been praying for the power to overcome.”—Virgil Hurley. In our struggle against sin, many Christians give up far too easily. This has always been the case. The … Continue reading →

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That’s How that Song Goes!

Posted on October 3, 2014 by jesustrek

The chimes from the church up the street were playing Love Divine, All Loves Excelling. I had grown up singing this old hymn, so I tried to remember the words and sing along with the music. At one point I … Continue reading →

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Still the Same

Posted on October 2, 2014 by jesustrek

A college student became friends with an elderly man who lived in the same boarding house. The older man was a retired music teacher. Every morning, they had a routine that they would go through. The student would greet his … Continue reading →

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Shadow of Death

Posted on October 1, 2014 by jesustrek

Donald Grey Barnhouse was driving his children to the funeral of their mother. While they were stopped at an intersection, a semi-tractor trailer crossed in front of them, momentarily casting a shadow on their car. Barnhouse asked his children, “Would … Continue reading →

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Drawing Power

Posted on September 26, 2014 by jesustrek

There is something magnetic about the cross of Jesus Christ. The story of such a loving, sacrificial death compels people to consider its significance. It draws people to take a closer look at this dramatic event in history that—according to … Continue reading →

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