Category Archives: Prayer

Better Take that Call!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jesustrek

Last night I attended a Christian men’s meeting. We enjoyed a nice meal and worshiped together. The meeting concluded with a song that we all sang together as people were invited to respond to the preaching. Just as we began … Continue reading →

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Caller ID

Posted on May 28, 2013 by jesustrek

We recently added caller ID to our home phone. We were probably the last family in the civilized world to acquire this feature. I’ve always thought that caller ID was an unnecessary luxury. However, as more and more people began … Continue reading →

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Check Your Pulse

Posted on May 3, 2013 by jesustrek

I hopped on the treadmill in the exercise room of the hotel where we stayed on our recent vacation. Hoping to elevate my heart rate and burn a few calories, I started walking. However, something unusual happened. The more that … Continue reading →

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Least of These

Posted on May 2, 2013 by jesustrek

In the beginning years of my ministry, I would often pray that God would send influential people to the church I served. I asked him for leaders, teachers, administrators and others who would help me build the kingdom the way … Continue reading →

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Disarmed

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jesustrek

In 1 Samuel 13, we read about a time when there were no blacksmiths in Israel. The Philistines, the enemies of the Israelites, made sure that no one in Israel had the capability to make swords or spears that could … Continue reading →

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Powerless

Posted on February 14, 2013 by jesustrek

Passengers aboard the Carnival cruise ship, the Triumph, are not having a good vacation. A fire left the ship without power, floating helplessly in the Gulf of Mexico. While the ship is being towed to Mobile, Alabama, conditions on board … Continue reading →

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Does Prayer Work?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by jesustrek

There’s a story told about some people who were concerned because someone was planning to open up a bar in their town. Previously, there had been no alcohol sales there, and some feared that this change would bring negative consequences … Continue reading →

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Wonderfully Made

Posted on January 20, 2013 by jesustrek

January 20 is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday this year. Today, many Christians will contemplate the value of human life. They will celebrate the life that God has given them. They will enjoy the presence of loved ones in their … Continue reading →

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Properly Equipped

Posted on January 16, 2013 by jesustrek

While no one was voted into the baseball Hall of Fame this year, 3 men who died more than 70 years ago will be inducted into the Hall. These men were chosen by a 16-member panel considering individuals from the … Continue reading →

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Voices Raised

Posted on November 26, 2012 by jesustrek

In re-visiting an old familiar Scripture, I recently noticed something that I hadn’t seen before. I was reading the episode where Jesus healed ten men from leprosy, but only one returned to give him thanks. (Luke 17:11-19) The phrase “in … Continue reading →

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