Tag Archives: eternity

Love Never Fails

Posted on September 22, 2012 by jesustrek

Yesterday I wrote about a nine-year-old boy named George, who was helping his father work on the farm when he spotted 6-year-old Maggie running across a nearby field. He pointed at her and exclaimed to his father, “I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Number Your Days

Posted on April 19, 2012 by jesustrek

Dick Clark, “the world’s oldest living teenager”, died of a heart attack yesterday at the age of 82. The long-time television host was famous for his youthful appearance. Clark never seemed to age. However, time waits for no one. We … Continue reading →

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Everyone

Posted on March 14, 2012 by jesustrek

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”—2 Peter 3:9. God wants everyone to be saved. Everyone. That means … Continue reading →

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Pulling Up Stakes

Posted on February 9, 2012 by jesustrek

Some soldiers on maneuvers were setting up their tents after a long day of hiking. As they were hammering in the stakes, the voice of their commander rang out, “Don’t drive your stakes too deep; we’re moving on in the morning!” … Continue reading →

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Safe Bet

Posted on November 12, 2011 by jesustrek

“Let us weigh the gain and the loss, in wagering that God is. Consider these alternatives; if you win, you win all; if you lose, you lose nothing. Do not hesitate, then, to wager that he is.”—Blaise Pascal This is … Continue reading →

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Everybody Wins!?

Posted on September 3, 2011 by jesustrek

Today I attended a high school volleyball match that had an unusual outcome. It seems that both teams won! Stay with me now while I try to explain. The team from Kentucky won the first two games in a best-of-five … Continue reading →

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How Is Your Vision?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by jesustrek

An old Chinese proverb says: “If your vision is for a year, plant wheat. If your vision is for 10 years, plant trees. If your vision is for a lifetime, plant people.” It is good to learn from the past. … Continue reading →

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Borrowed Time

Posted on February 21, 2011 by jesustrek

  Don Waddell, an associate minister at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, had a recent brush with death. Just home from the hospital following neck surgery, Waddell developed complications that cut off his air supply. He was seconds from … Continue reading →

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One Way

Posted on November 16, 2010 by jesustrek

I found this on the internet, and I’m not sure who deserves credit for it, but I thought that it was worth sharing. One God created one man. He gave him one wife and one rule. They only committed one … Continue reading →

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Sounding Good!?

Posted on November 7, 2010 by jesustrek

I attended a traditional music show last night at the local high school auditorium. Several groups played, mostly bluegrass, but there was quite a bit of gospel music mixed in as well. I was reminded of something that has perplexed … Continue reading →

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