Category Archives: Prayer

All I Want for Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2019 by jesustrek

I agree with Dennis the Menace, who said in a recent (12-14-19) cartoon, “All I want for Christmas is a lot of presents!” It’s far too easy to get caught up in thinking about the gifts we will give others, … Continue reading →

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Caught Napping

Posted on December 5, 2019 by jesustrek

You know how you sometimes get sleepy after eating a big meal? That happened to me last week when my family got together for Thanksgiving. We enjoyed a huge feast, then I sat down on the couch to watch the … Continue reading →

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Thankful Prayer

Posted on November 25, 2019 by jesustrek

One way we could be more thankful is to be more devoted to prayer. Practically everyone prays, but most people don’t pray much. Those who do pray usually spend more time asking God for more things than they do thanking … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Harvest

Posted on November 8, 2019 by jesustrek

Autumn is the time of year when farmers work long hours to harvest their crops. Months after the ground was prepared and the seed was planted, the grain is finally ready to pick. The ripe soybeans and corn are gathered … Continue reading →

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Heartfelt Prayer

Posted on November 1, 2019 by jesustrek

“When you pray, rather let your heart be without words than your words without heart.”—John Bunyan. Have you ever wanted to pray about something, but you didn’t really know what to say to God? I know that I have felt … Continue reading →

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The Harvest

Posted on October 18, 2019 by jesustrek

“Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’”—Matthew 9:37-38 What Jesus noticed in the first century is still … Continue reading →

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Building Something for God

Posted on September 25, 2019 by jesustrek

Nehemiah led a group of people on a much-needed project—rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. It was an important undertaking to get something accomplished for the Lord. There are many principles we can learn from the book of Nehemiah as we … Continue reading →

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Fully Committed

Posted on September 13, 2019 by jesustrek

“For the eyes of the LORD range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him…”—2 Chronicles 16:9. God is constantly looking for people who are fully committed to him. Some doubt God’s existence. Others actively … Continue reading →

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Raising Children

Posted on July 30, 2019 by jesustrek

A man was at the airport waiting to board his flight. He observed a mother who was travelling with three young children, all of whom were running around yelling and annoying the other passengers. The mother tried to calm down … Continue reading →

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Missing Worship

Posted on July 26, 2019 by jesustrek

I am not sure who wrote this poem, but I want to share it with you. It’s about someone who missed the church service. “You missed the fellowship that’s there, You missed the handshake, missed the prayer. You missed the … Continue reading →

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