Category Archives: Communion Meditations

Welcome Substitute

Posted on June 26, 2012 by jesustrek

When I was a scrawny 12-year-old, I used to tag along with some older boys and men who had a slow pitch softball team. Occasionally, they would be short of players, and in their desperation, they would actually let me … Continue reading →

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Great Story!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jesustrek

Some people have some amazing stories to tell about their lives. Isaac had a great one—the one about the time his father Abraham almost sacrificed him as an offering to God (Genesis 22:1-14). People probably asked Isaac to tell them … Continue reading →

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Can’t Be Found?

Posted on June 21, 2012 by jesustrek

  David Feherty, an analyst for the Golf Channel, described an errant shot by saying, “That ball is so far left, Lassie couldn’t find it if it was wrapped in bacon.”   Only those who have played the game can … Continue reading →

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Connections

Posted on June 19, 2012 by jesustrek

Billionaire Warren Buffet was once a water boy in the NFL. It seems that Buffett’s sister, Doris, was dating Dudley DeGroot Jr., whose father was the coach of the Redskins. Buffett says that he made a pest of himself until, … Continue reading →

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Immortality

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jesustrek

Legendary American author Ray Bradbury died on June 5 at the age of 91. Bradbury, best known for his works of science fiction, inspired and entertained many people with his imagination. Bradbury often said that his career was inspired by … Continue reading →

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Must Have It!

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jesustrek

My wife and I saw a barge pull over to the side of the Ohio River near our house. We walked over closer to see what the occasion was, since the boats don’t usually stop here. We observed a man … Continue reading →

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Taking Time to Listen

Posted on May 28, 2012 by jesustrek

I had the honor of praying at a Memorial Day service today at the Veterans Park in our town. The service also included a brief, inspiring speech by our state representative and the playing of our national anthem. A group … Continue reading →

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Confession Time

Posted on May 3, 2012 by jesustrek

A lady walked up to the confessional booth and said to the man inside, “Hey, you’re not my priest!” “No, ma’am”, he answered. “I’m just polishing the furniture.” “Well, where’s the priest?” “I don’t know, but if he’s heard anything … Continue reading →

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Perfection

Posted on April 27, 2012 by jesustrek

On Saturday, April 21, 2012, Chicago White Sox pitcher Phil Humber threw a perfect game against the Seattle Mariners. A perfect game is a rarity in the big leagues. Humber’s gem was only the 21st perfect game in major league … Continue reading →

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Look!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by jesustrek

A couple of years ago, our next-door neighbors’ one-year-old son was just learning to talk. One of his first words was “Look”. As he observed the world around him, he was fascinated by what he saw. He would excitedly point … Continue reading →

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