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The Tie That Binds

Posted on July 2, 2011 by jesustrek

Jim Burgen was one of the main speakers at “Summer in the Son”, a teen convention at Kentucky Christian University. Jim pointed out that a set of railroad tracks can illustrate our relationship with God. The rails must stay the … Continue reading →

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He Laid His Life on the Line

Posted on May 7, 2011 by jesustrek

SEAL Team Six had prepared for many scenarios as they trained for the raid that ended in the death of Osama bin Laden. One concern they had was that they might have to deal with suicide bombers who were ready … Continue reading →

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It Was a Good Day

Posted on April 22, 2011 by jesustrek

Some might ask why it is called “Good Friday”. There were a lot of things that happened that day that were not so good. An innocent man was tortured and put to death on a cross. While he was dying, … Continue reading →

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Necessary Pain

Posted on February 2, 2011 by jesustrek

My friend’s young son received a small cut on his head that required stitches. Several attempts to numb the wounded area failed, so they decided to go ahead and sew up the cut with the father holding his son. The … Continue reading →

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Successful Donor

Posted on January 6, 2011 by jesustrek

Ronald Lee Herrick, who is recognized as the world’s first successful organ donor, recently died at the age of 79. Herrick donated a kidney to his dying twin brother on December 23, 1954. The operation kept his brother alive for … Continue reading →

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When Love Hurts

Posted on November 5, 2010 by jesustrek

Mary had some initial reservations when an angel told her she would give birth to the Son of the Most High (Luke 1:26-34). But she soon surrendered her will to God’s and accepted the assignment given to her (Luke 1:38). … Continue reading →

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Mistaken Identity

Posted on July 27, 2010 by jesustrek

The tragic aftermath of a fatal automobile accident in Phoenix became more complicated when authorities discovered that they had wrongly identified two victims of the crash. It was thought that 21-year-old Marlena Cantu was in critical condition after the crash … Continue reading →

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