Category Archives: Prayer

Your Kingdom Come

Posted on January 15, 2021 by jesustrek

To say that we live in turbulent times is a vast understatement. The year 2020 brought so much upheaval and suffering that most people were glad to see it fade into the pages of history. However, the calendar may have … Continue reading →

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Seven Habits of a Godly Life

Posted on December 30, 2020 by jesustrek

I got this outline from a Charles Stanley sermon. These biblical principles can help all of us who want to grow in our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. If we work hard to instill these practices in our daily … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Moments

Posted on December 28, 2020 by jesustrek

In his book Unscripted, sports commentator Ernie Johnson Jr. talks about something that he calls “blackberry moments”. He tells about playing in a baseball game when he was about eight years old. A player on the opposing team hit a … Continue reading →

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Uncommon Thanks

Posted on November 20, 2020 by jesustrek

One of my favorite Scriptures about thanksgiving is found in Luke 17. There we read about the time Jesus healed ten men who were suffering from leprosy. These ten men came as close to Jesus as they dared. By Old … Continue reading →

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No Greater Love

Posted on November 11, 2020 by jesustrek

Today is Veterans Day, and citizens of the United States will spend time reflecting on the sacrifices made by many men and women over the years; sacrifices that served to gain and maintain the freedoms we enjoy in our great … Continue reading →

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No Matter Who Wins

Posted on November 3, 2020 by jesustrek

Today is the day that many have been anxiously anticipating (dreading?) for some time—Election Day 2020. Many voters exercised their right early this year. The rest are making the trek to the polls today to decide who will be our … Continue reading →

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A Dangerous Prayer

Posted on October 29, 2020 by jesustrek

We usually feel quite safe when we are praying, and with good reason. When Christians pray we are having a conversation with our heavenly Father who loves us more than we could ever understand. When we pray we feel snug … Continue reading →

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When I Am Old

Posted on October 21, 2020 by jesustrek

Old age slowly creeps up on some people. For others, it happens quite suddenly. One day they wake up and can’t believe what they see in the mirror! Growing older is inevitable for those who manage to remain alive. It … Continue reading →

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Time to Be Quiet

Posted on October 3, 2020 by jesustrek

A young mother was trying to impress upon her small children the need for silence at certain times. She taught them over and over, “There are three times when you need to be especially quiet: at church, in the library … Continue reading →

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Bringing People to Jesus

Posted on September 10, 2020 by jesustrek

The second chapter of Mark’s gospel begins with a rather remarkable story. Jesus was preaching the word of God to people in a crowded house. Some men carried a paralyzed friend to the house, hoping Jesus could help him. However, … Continue reading →

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