Tag Archives: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Remembering Him

Posted on November 14, 2020 by jesustrek

University of Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman died Thursday at the age of 45 after a two-year battle with cancer. The Wildcats wanted to pay a special tribute to their coach, who also played football for Kentucky from 1994 … Continue reading →

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Surprise Reunion

Posted on October 18, 2017 by jesustrek

I enjoy watching those surprise reunions between military personnel and their family members after they have been separated for a long time. A typical scheme is to have the returning enlisted person pretend to be the catcher at a baseball … Continue reading →

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Paying Homage

Posted on April 28, 2016 by jesustrek

The carcass of a 40-foot gray whale, weighing perhaps as much as 30 tons, is making quite a stink as it rots on a popular California beach. Authorities are trying to decide what to do with the massive remains. Meanwhile, … Continue reading →

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Powerful Witness

Posted on November 20, 2015 by jesustrek

We Christians have been given the job of being witnesses for Jesus in this world. Jesus says, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all … Continue reading →

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Time to Focus

Posted on February 1, 2014 by jesustrek

Tomorrow is the Super Bowl, and as of right now, I don’t have any parties to attend. That’s perfectly fine with me. It’s not that I don’t like the Super Bowl. I watch the game every year. It’s just that … Continue reading →

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The Main Event

Posted on March 26, 2013 by jesustrek

“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.”—Stephen Covey. Sometimes we struggle to maintain our priorities. Programs and ministries within the church are begun with the right motives, but often take on a life of their … Continue reading →

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Watching for the Master

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jesustrek

I was in the church building one weekday afternoon when I heard a dog begin to bark outside. Curiosity got the best of me, so I stuck my head out the door to see what was going on. I saw … Continue reading →

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Improvised Communion

Posted on August 25, 2011 by jesustrek

It was my grandmother’s job to prepare communion for the little country church where she worshiped. One Saturday night, she noticed that she didn’t have any grape juice. This was a problem, since she lived ten miles from the nearest … Continue reading →

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