Category Archives: Leadership

Don’t Waste It!

Posted on March 11, 2017 by jesustrek

Speaking yesterday evening at an energy industry conference in Texas, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, “No country would find 173 billion barrels of oil in the ground and just leave them there.” His common-sense statement was well-received at that … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Current Events, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Middle Part Is Tough!

Posted on March 10, 2017 by jesustrek

I just heard someone on the radio say that it is easy to have faith in the beginning and at the end. The tough part is to have faith in the middle. I suppose that is true. New Christians find … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Let There Be Light

Posted on March 8, 2017 by jesustrek

My wife bought some solar powered lights and put them along our sidewalk. They absorb energy from the sun during the day so they can shine at night. We recently had a cloudy day, and my wife noticed that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Prayer | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Not Very Encouraging!

Posted on March 7, 2017 by jesustrek

Job was one of the most righteous men in the Bible. He was also one of the richest. However, he suddenly lost everything he had. His children all died at the same time. He lost his livestock, the source of … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Royally Humble

Posted on March 2, 2017 by jesustrek

It is reported that Queen Elizabeth was once approached by some American tourists who did not recognize her. When they asked her if she “was from around here”, she nodded that she was. Then they asked, “Have you ever met … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Careful What You Think!

Posted on February 24, 2017 by jesustrek

Dieters sometimes feel that just thinking about food adds inches to their waistline. Dr. Alan P. Xenakis, author of Why Doesn’t My Funny Bone Make Me Laugh?, says dieters may be right. In certain people, thinking about food increases their … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership, Prayer | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

All Choked Up

Posted on February 21, 2017 by jesustrek

I have noticed that I seem to be getting more choked up at funerals than I once did. This could pose a problem, since I am often the preacher at funerals I attend! At first I thought that perhaps I … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Humor, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Encouraging Gesture

Posted on February 16, 2017 by jesustrek

Jackie Robinson was the first black person to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s color barrier, he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, be committed an error. His own … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Dead Skunk In the Middle of the Road

Posted on February 8, 2017 by jesustrek

For years I have noticed that there seem to be more dead skunks on the road this time of year. I had a suspicion that it had something to do with mating season. So I looked it up and, sure … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Sounds Encouraging

Posted on February 4, 2017 by jesustrek

In his book Wind and Fire, Bruce Larson points out some interesting facts about sandhill cranes: These large birds, who fly great distances across continents, have three remarkable qualities. First, they rotate leadership. No one bird stays out in front … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment