Category Archives: Prayer

Moving a 747

Posted on April 21, 2011 by jesustrek

David Huxley David Huxley once set a world record for pulling a jet airliner. On October 15, 1997, at Mascot Airport in Sydney, Australia, Huxley harnessed himself to a 747 jet airliner that weighed 187 tons. Leaning forward and straining … Continue reading →

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Power of Prayer

Posted on March 24, 2011 by jesustrek

There is a story told about a small town where a man had just opened a bar. One local church, not wanting to have that kind of influence in their town, began to pray that the bar would close. They … Continue reading →

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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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