Category Archives: Prayer

Purified

Posted on October 5, 2016 by jesustrek

Last Sunday I ate and drank the elements of communion and returned to my seat. Looking down at the floor in front of my feet I noticed the register where the air circulates through the heating and air conditioning system … Continue reading →

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Bigger Fish to Fry

Posted on September 28, 2016 by jesustrek

Alabama football coach Nick Saban tells the story about the time when, as an 11-year-old, he was fishing in West Virginia. He wasn’t getting a bite, but a man not far from him was catching a lot of catfish. Then … Continue reading →

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Give the Guy Another Chance

Posted on September 13, 2016 by jesustrek

When Ryan Lochte competed on “Dancing with the Stars” last night, 2 men rushed the stage to protest against Lochte. They were thwarted and taken away by the security team. Other people were gathered outside the studio to protest the … Continue reading →

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Different Reactions

Posted on August 31, 2016 by jesustrek

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has shown that he can win in the NFL. Bridgewater had made such strides recently that his team felt that their promising quarterback was ready to lead them to a deep playoff run this season. … Continue reading →

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More than Listening

Posted on August 23, 2016 by jesustrek

The mid-week Bible study group at our church recently finished what we called a “3-2-1 Study” of the gospel of Matthew. This approach can be used with any portion of Scripture. It’s really quite simple. We were looking for some … Continue reading →

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Bringing Peace

Posted on July 8, 2016 by jesustrek

Years ago there was a popular bumper sticker that read—“Visualize World Peace”. Peace is something that most people long for–but in a world filled with violence, conflict and strife–peace seems to be nothing more than an elusive dream. Today’s headlines … Continue reading →

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Don’t Fumble!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by jesustrek

Five NFL teams are having their running backs work with a new type of practice football. The “High and Tight” footballs, which cost about $150 each, are designed to help running backs eliminate fumbles. These special footballs emit a beeping … Continue reading →

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Basking In the Light

Posted on June 1, 2016 by jesustrek

I don’t know a whole lot about house plants, but I do know that they need to be in the sunlight. As a matter of fact, sometimes plants will lean toward the sun. They are designed to seek the source … Continue reading →

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Our Days are Numbered

Posted on May 13, 2016 by jesustrek

Susannah Mushatt Jones, thought to be the oldest person in the world, has died at the age of 116. She was said to be the last living American born in the 1800s. Born in 1899, Jones passed away after being … Continue reading →

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Important Business

Posted on May 6, 2016 by jesustrek

In How I Pray, Billy Graham wrote: “I heard about a young president of a company who instructed his secretary not to disturb him because he had an important appointment. The chairman of the board came in and said, “I … Continue reading →

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