Category Archives: Leadership

What They Presume

Posted on February 23, 2021 by jesustrek

When I entered the ministry nearly 30 years ago, I knew that there would be some tough times. I understood that Christians sometimes (often?) squabble with each other. I thought that most of these battles would be over matters of … Continue reading →

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Still Going Strong!

Posted on February 22, 2021 by jesustrek

90-year-old Fran Goldman of Seattle had an appointment to get her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine recently. The fact that there was a huge snowfall might have been problematic for some people. It turns out that it was no … Continue reading →

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Talent on Loan from God

Posted on February 19, 2021 by jesustrek

Yesterday I wrote about how the left is trying to demonize the late Rush Limbaugh, but largely failing in their efforts. I pointed out that this reminds us of how we need to live our lives in such a way … Continue reading →

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Living Among the Pagans

Posted on February 18, 2021 by jesustrek

Out of curiosity, I read a couple of articles written by left-leaning media members about the life of the recently deceased conservative icon, Rush Limbaugh. Needless to say, these articles were somewhat less than flattering. They tried to portray Limbaugh … Continue reading →

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Small Details Matter

Posted on February 11, 2021 by jesustrek

Nicole Kidman worked hard to give an accurate portrayal of Virginia Woolf in the movie The Hours. The left-handed Kidman learned how to write with her right hand. You might think that it was a lot of needless work, but … Continue reading →

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Fear Him!

Posted on February 10, 2021 by jesustrek

A long, long time ago a small, timid man made a bold move and decided to sell everything he owned in order to move from his home in the east and seek his fortune on the wild American frontier. He … Continue reading →

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A Falling What Now?

Posted on February 8, 2021 by jesustrek

A recent cold spell in southern Florida prompted the National Weather Service in Miami to issue a “falling iguana alert”. I did a double-take when I read that, because this is something that I had never heard of. Apparently a … Continue reading →

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Feeling Like a Threat

Posted on February 4, 2021 by jesustrek

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is known for being outspoken. In his rookie season in the NFL, Mayfield told reporters before a late-season win, “When I woke up this morning, I was feeling pretty dangerous.” How often do you wake … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Money

Posted on February 3, 2021 by jesustrek

Many people somehow get the idea that any discussion about money isn’t spiritual. That’s just not true. The Bible has a lot to say about finances. Some will maintain that God has more to say in the New Testament about … Continue reading →

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It Might Be Something

Posted on February 1, 2021 by jesustrek

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld recently wrote a book titled Is This Anything? The book chronicles his comedy over the years. Seinfeld specializes in observational humor. He looks at things he sees, and listens to things he hears and wonders the same … Continue reading →

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