Tag Archives: Bible

The Bible

Posted on August 12, 2024 by jesustrek

I just came across this short essay on the Bible. I thought I would share it with you today. “This book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the … Continue reading →

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Signs Along the Way

Posted on August 3, 2024 by jesustrek

I’ve often thought that as we drive down the highway, the signs we see along the way often remind us of some of the instructions God gives us in the Bible. Let’s look at some of them, and we can … Continue reading →

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The Precious Word of God

Posted on May 31, 2024 by jesustrek

Young Samuel began his ministry in days when “the word of the Lord was rare” (1 Sam.3:1). The Lord spoke audibly to him one night, but he thought that the priest Eli was calling out to him. Eli realized that … Continue reading →

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Satan’s Top Ten Lies

Posted on August 3, 2023 by jesustrek

Former Cincinnati Reds baseball player Doug Flynn is outspoken about his faith in Jesus Christ. He came up with the following list of Satan’s top ten lies. I modified it just a bit. TEN—There are many ways to God. Jesus … Continue reading →

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Preaching the Word

Posted on October 1, 2021 by jesustrek

This past September 29th marked the 30th anniversary of my first sermon. I was quite nervous as I delivered that sermon at the Clarksburg Church of Christ (now Clarksburg Christian Church). The text was from James 2 and the message … Continue reading →

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What They Presume

Posted on February 23, 2021 by jesustrek

When I entered the ministry nearly 30 years ago, I knew that there would be some tough times. I understood that Christians sometimes (often?) squabble with each other. I thought that most of these battles would be over matters of … Continue reading →

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Re-Write

Posted on November 24, 2020 by jesustrek

In a recent Dilbert cartoon, the character Dogbert explained that he was re-writing the dialogue of Shakespeare’s plays. This audacious endeavor prompted Dilbert to proclaim, “I admire your confidence.” In their arrogance, some people are so confident that they, in … Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on August 14, 2020 by jesustrek

Someone recently said, “You are not supposed to change Scripture. Scripture is supposed to change you.” This statement is profoundly true, and it leads us to some deep insights if we take the time to reflect on what it means. … Continue reading →

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We Know the Words

Posted on May 31, 2019 by jesustrek

Devoted St. Louis Blues fans gathered at the Enterprise Center to watch their beloved team on the big screen as they played in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final Wednesday night. A glitch in the video system caused the … Continue reading →

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Reliable

Posted on February 14, 2019 by jesustrek

I once read about a man who lived in Long Island, New York, in the early 1900s. This fellow was an amateur meteorologist. He once ordered a barometer from a mail-order company and anxiously awaited the arrival of his purchase. … Continue reading →

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