Category Archives: Communion Meditations

Always Rejoicing!

Posted on January 8, 2014 by jesustrek

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”—Philippians 4:4. I often have to remind myself that Paul the apostle was chained up in prison when he wrote this. And these were not empty words. Paul practiced what … Continue reading →

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Not Where I Wanted to Be

Posted on January 7, 2014 by jesustrek

I enjoy finding a bargain as well as the next person, so I was thrilled to get some great coupons for Wendy’s. I drove into the parking lot, got out of the car and entered the restaurant. I told the … Continue reading →

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Pause

Posted on December 31, 2013 by jesustrek

On rare occasions my wife and I will go see a movie. More often we will rent a movie and watch it at home. There are several differences between seeing a film on the big screen and watching it at … Continue reading →

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Cleans Wonderfully

Posted on December 27, 2013 by jesustrek

My wife really likes a certain cleaning product that she uses around the house. I don’t want to get into product endorsement here, but this household helper really does a magical job of erasing dirt, grime and stains that have … Continue reading →

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Great Gift

Posted on December 25, 2013 by jesustrek

A young boy had just learned how to tell time, and, more than anything else, he wanted a wristwatch for Christmas. He didn’t ask for anything else besides a watch. All day long he reminded his parents that he wanted … Continue reading →

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Make Room

Posted on December 24, 2013 by jesustrek

A married couple decided that it would be wonderful to spend Christmas Eve in Bethlehem. So they flew to Israel, rented a car and drove to Bethlehem. They didn’t anticipate that so many other people would also think that it … Continue reading →

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Non-Believers’ Beliefs

Posted on December 18, 2013 by jesustrek

For years, Daley Plaza in Chicago has hosted privately maintained Christmas and Hanukkah displays. Now there is another worldview represented there. Among the nativity scene and the menorah is a giant letter “A”, representing atheists and agnostics. I’m glad that … Continue reading →

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Worshipful Moments

Posted on December 16, 2013 by jesustrek

I know that we are supposed to live a lifestyle of worship. Still, it seems that there are moments in which we feel especially aware of the presence of God. I had one of those moments a few years ago. … Continue reading →

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Worshiping Jesus

Posted on December 13, 2013 by jesustrek

The Magi from the east came a long way to see Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12). They followed God’s leading, and, when they came to an impasse, they asked questions about his whereabouts. Continuing on their way, they once again were guided … Continue reading →

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Pressing On

Posted on December 12, 2013 by jesustrek

Our church has put together our own Christmas devotional booklet. There are 25 short devotions, one for each day from December 1 through Christmas Day. These devotions were written by our own church members. It is interesting to see the … Continue reading →

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