Category Archives: Prayer

The Christian Mindset

Posted on July 13, 2024 by jesustrek

How we think determines how we act. Therefore, it is extremely important to have a proper mindset if we want to behave in a Christian manner. The Bible often addresses this issue. One such passage is Phil.4:4-9. This Scripture begins … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Jonah

Posted on June 21, 2024 by jesustrek

The Old Testament book of Jonah has many important truths to teach anyone who wants to live for God. The book starts with the word of the Lord coming to Jonah, telling him to go to the wicked city of … Continue reading →

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Thirsty for God

Posted on April 19, 2024 by jesustrek

Psalm 42:1-1 says, “As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.” What is the thirstiest you have ever been? For me, it was … Continue reading →

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The End Is Near

Posted on April 12, 2024 by jesustrek

At the risk of sounding like one of those cartoon prophets walking on the sidewalk wearing a long robe and holding a sign proclaiming that doomsday is right around the corner, let me say this—the end is near. How do … Continue reading →

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A.C.T.S. of Prayer

Posted on February 24, 2024 by jesustrek

A.C.T.S. is an acronym that many people have used over the years as an outline for their prayers. There are several variations of this plan that focuses on some of the fundamentals of prayer. I have taken one of them … Continue reading →

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Bless the Children

Posted on December 8, 2023 by jesustrek

Our church is planning a day where we will recognize and bless the newborn babies and other small children in our congregation. From all that we read in Scripture about the importance of children, it seems to be fitting that … Continue reading →

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How You Should Pray

Posted on September 28, 2023 by jesustrek

A lady had worked frantically to get ready for a dinner party that she was hosting. When the guests had arrived and were seated at the table, she asked her young daughter to say a prayer before the meal. “But … Continue reading →

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A Program for Church Growth

Posted on August 26, 2023 by jesustrek

Jesus promised that he would build his church, and all his followers should share his zeal for church growth. Many church growth programs have been proposed over the years and most of them have some good suggestions. However, the very … Continue reading →

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Jesus at a Wedding

Posted on June 10, 2023 by jesustrek

Art Linkletter once asked a little girl what her favorite Bible story was. She answered that it was when Jesus turned water into wine. Then he asked her what lesson we can learn from that story. She replied, “When you … Continue reading →

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A Prayer of Moses

Posted on May 20, 2023 by jesustrek

We typically think of David as the author of most of the Psalms, but he did not write all of them. Psalm 90 is attributed to Moses, the man of God. It is a prayerful Psalm, and if we want … Continue reading →

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