Category Archives: Prayer

The Forgiveness Tour

Posted on March 9, 2011 by jesustrek

After several years of laboring to produce a meager harvest from hard soil, it was time to move on to another ministry. I found myself experiencing some hard feelings toward a few people who had vehemently opposed me. I wondered … Continue reading →

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Answered Prayer

Posted on March 4, 2011 by jesustrek

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve, I was made weak, that I might learn to humbly obey. I asked for health that I might do greater things, I was given illness, that I might do better things. … Continue reading →

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Whatever You Ask

Posted on February 11, 2011 by jesustrek

Jesus says, “…I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (John 16:23). The word “whatever” seems to be all-inclusive. The blessings that God wants to pour out on his children are many … Continue reading →

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Opportunity to Do Good

Posted on January 5, 2011 by jesustrek

I met Ray earlier this week. Together we figured out how to operate the paper towel dispenser in the men’s room at a local high school basketball game. From paper towel dispensers, the conversation turned to the weather, and from … Continue reading →

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Not Getting Signal?

Posted on December 17, 2010 by jesustrek

A few days ago, my wife wanted me to help her with a couple of jobs around the house. She tried calling me on my cell phone, but to no avail. I didn’t even have enough signal for my phone … Continue reading →

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Communication Problems

Posted on December 16, 2010 by jesustrek

Yesterday morning I had to scrape ice off of my car before running some errands. While I was out, I decided to drive through a local fast food restaurant for a cup of coffee. My plan went well until I … Continue reading →

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What Are You Supposed to Say?

Posted on November 25, 2010 by jesustrek

A few years ago, a friend of ours brought her young boys to our house, all dressed up for Halloween. After we gave them some candy, their mother asked them, “What are you supposed to say?” The 3-year-old responded with … Continue reading →

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From a Button to the Throne

Posted on November 2, 2010 by jesustrek

The weather is starting to get a bit nippy, so I decided to wear a long-sleeved dress shirt this morning. I was a bit puzzled to find the left cuff unbuttoned, while the right one was buttoned. Then the reason … Continue reading →

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God and Google

Posted on September 10, 2010 by jesustrek

Google has just introduced instant search results that promise to save time for their users. This new feature tries to figure out what you are searching for as each letter is typed. Based on your first key strokes, you will … Continue reading →

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Thirsty for God

Posted on September 9, 2010 by jesustrek

Our landlord planted an evergreen shrub at the corner of our house a few months ago. It seemed to do quite well at first, thanks to the abundance of rain we received in the early part of summer. However, last … Continue reading →

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