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The Tie that Binds

Posted on April 13, 2013 by jesustrek

Paul chastised the church at Corinth for the divisions that existed in that congregation. They even allowed the Lord’s Supper–which should be, among other things, a celebration of unity–to become divisive. Communion gives members of a local church the chance … Continue reading →

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Time to Splurge

Posted on March 14, 2013 by jesustrek

I just read that today (3.14) is National Pi Day. So I decided to celebrate by…eating pie! Did you really think that I was going to say, “Doing math”?! The Bible warns against gluttony. It also encourages us to make … Continue reading →

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Cured

Posted on March 4, 2013 by jesustrek

Scientists announced yesterday that a baby who was born with the AIDS virus has apparently been cured. The Mississippi child, who is now 2-and-a-half years old, has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection. Doctors … Continue reading →

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Overcoming

Posted on February 25, 2013 by jesustrek

27-year-old Chris Bunn hopes to become a certified barber next month. This would be a remarkable accomplishment, because Bunn lost his left arm in a motorcycle accident a few years ago. While Bunn was considering his career options after the … Continue reading →

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Drama in the Subway

Posted on December 5, 2012 by jesustrek

Ki-Suck Han died shortly after being pushed onto the tracks of a New York City subway Monday. Han tried unsuccessfully to make it to safety before being hit by a train. A photographer took a picture of Han standing before … Continue reading →

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Undivided Heart

Posted on March 15, 2012 by jesustrek

While attending the Kentucky high school boys state basketball tournament yesterday, I noticed a fan who obviously had some mixed feelings about who to cheer for in the upcoming game. I could tell because of the t-shirt she was wearing. She … Continue reading →

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Walk a Little Plainer, Daddy!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by jesustrek

I know that once you walked this way, many years ago, And what you did along the way I’d really like to know; For sometimes when I am tempted, I don’t know what to do. So walk a little plainer, … Continue reading →

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Sin is Sin

Posted on June 7, 2011 by jesustrek

Have you noticed a subtle change in how the media are referring to subjects such as abortion and homosexual behavior? What was once labeled as “moral issues” are now called “social issues”. It might not seem that there is much … Continue reading →

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Reflecting

Posted on December 21, 2010 by jesustrek

I tried to observe the total lunar eclipse last night, but it was too cloudy for me to see it. The moon is normally illuminated by the sun. During a total lunar eclipse, the full moon passes through the shadow … Continue reading →

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Politics of the Heart

Posted on October 20, 2010 by jesustrek

Elections are less than two weeks away. We are reminded of this fact every time we turn on the television and are bombarded by advertisements for (but mostly against) various candidates for office. I am reminded of the Bible verse … Continue reading →

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