Tag Archives: evangelism

Completing the Work

Posted on November 8, 2018 by jesustrek

Leonardo da Vinci had started painting on a large canvas in his studio. Then he suddenly stopped working, the painting still unfinished, and summoned one of his students to come forward and complete the work. The student protested that he … Continue reading →

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All She Wanted to Talk About

Posted on August 8, 2018 by jesustrek

On the ride home from church one Sunday, a father asked his young daughter, “How was Sunday School class today?” “It was fine.” “Who was your teacher?” “I don’t remember her name, but she must have been Jesus’ grandmother because … Continue reading →

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Warning Signal

Posted on August 1, 2018 by jesustrek

The railroad crossing about a mile from my house has a warning signal with flashing lights and mechanical arms that come down when a train is approaching. This warning signal malfunctioned recently. The lights were flashing and the arms were … Continue reading →

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Proclaiming Jesus

Posted on July 26, 2018 by jesustrek

I remember hearing a minister talk about the time he was asked to preach the funeral of a famous baseball player. At first he was intimidated by the task, knowing that the funeral would be attended by many great baseball … Continue reading →

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Unlikely Spokesperson

Posted on April 26, 2018 by jesustrek

In 2013, Bill Hader was hired to be the commercial voice of “Mr. Peanut”. Ironically, Hader was chosen for the role despite having a severe peanut allergy! To say the least, he was an unlikely spokesperson for peanuts. God has … Continue reading →

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Catching Fish

Posted on April 23, 2018 by jesustrek

A man was returning home from an unsuccessful fishing trip when he stopped at a fish market. He told the person working behind the counter, “Toss me two of your biggest fish.” “Excuse me?” the confused worker replied. “I said … Continue reading →

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Timing Is Right

Posted on March 20, 2018 by jesustrek

A lady once called the office of her church and asked to speak to one of the ministers. When she got one of the pastors on the phone she asked him if he or one of the pastoral staff could … Continue reading →

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He Who Hesitates

Posted on November 8, 2017 by jesustrek

An overly cautious driver hesitated as he attempted to merge with traffic on a busy freeway, finally coming to a complete stop on the ramp. The traffic thinned out a bit, but the driver still waited, hoping for a better … Continue reading →

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Fishing

Posted on September 5, 2017 by jesustrek

I recently went kayaking on Lake Barkley in southwestern Kentucky. As I was paddling along, a huge fish jumped out of the water right in front of me. It jumped about 3 feet high, and came just a few feet … Continue reading →

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High Drama!

Posted on September 1, 2017 by jesustrek

A couple of television shows that I am currently watching have a common theme—saving the human race. Salvation is a show about a huge meteor that will collide with the earth in just a few months. The impact of this … Continue reading →

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