Tag Archives: baptism

Dressed Appropriately

Posted on January 18, 2017 by jesustrek

Last week I attended a middle school basketball game. I didn’t realize until I got to the game that the shirt I was wearing was maroon, the color of the opposing team. I took some good-natured ribbing from our fans … Continue reading →

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The Worth of a Picture

Posted on January 16, 2017 by jesustrek

Over the years I have seen numerous photos and videos of baptisms posted on line. Some are humorous, while others are quite serious. Some depict the sheer joy of the person who has just been baptized. It just occurred to … Continue reading →

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Nice Gesture

Posted on December 21, 2016 by jesustrek

When I baptize people, they sometimes show their joy in a tangible way before they even get out of the water. This is understandable, since they realize that their sins have been washed away (Acts 22:16) and they have been … Continue reading →

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Good News for All

Posted on July 7, 2016 by jesustrek

The good news about salvation through Jesus Christ is amazingly attractive to all people. It is simple enough for a young child to understand, yet deep enough to warrant the contemplation of deep-thinking scholars and philosophers. In his sacrificial death, … Continue reading →

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Being a Nuisance

Posted on March 31, 2016 by jesustrek

How many times did you hear this phrase when you were growing up?—“Don’t be a nuisance!” Being a nuisance was always considered to be a bad thing. You can imagine my confusion when I heard a Christian speaker say that … Continue reading →

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Seeking Salvation

Posted on March 2, 2016 by jesustrek

When my wife and I were living in Indiana a few years ago, a mysterious critter somehow got trapped in our garage. It must have wandered in when we left the door open. I never saw it, but we decided … Continue reading →

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Sad Sight

Posted on January 13, 2016 by jesustrek

I attended the Kentucky State Ministers Retreat at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park this week. As usual, it was a refreshing and inspiring couple of days. The preaching, worship, fellowship and food were all delightful. Sometimes I extend my stay … Continue reading →

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Senior Success Stories

Posted on December 1, 2015 by jesustrek

A friend of mine just told me about her remarkable father. At the age of 93, he still drives and takes care of himself. This hunting season he harvested 12 squirrels, 2 turkeys and a deer. Did I mention that … Continue reading →

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Faith in Action

Posted on November 23, 2015 by jesustrek

“As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead.”—James 2:26. Most Christians are familiar with the phrase—“Faith without works is dead.” However, far too many live as though their motto is this—“Faith without works is … Continue reading →

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What Are You Waiting For?

Posted on March 16, 2015 by jesustrek

A few years ago, a man who wanted to argue with me about baptism posed a situation where he was crawling through the desert and wanted to accept Christ, but had no water in which to be baptized. Wouldn’t God … Continue reading →

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