Tag Archives: faith and deeds

Taking It to the Streets

Posted on March 29, 2017 by jesustrek

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”—James 1:22. We do the right thing when we go to church on Sunday and hear the word of God preached in worship and taught in … Continue reading →

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Chosen Apparel

Posted on January 4, 2016 by jesustrek

A truck driver from out of town recently commented on the jacket I was wearing, which had a Lion embroidered on the front. He said, “You don’t see too many Detroit fans around here.” I explained to him that the … Continue reading →

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Just Sitting There

Posted on December 17, 2015 by jesustrek

In a nearby town, an abandoned car sits in the parking lot of a convenience store at the corner of a busy intersection. Every day, cars pass by, on their way to various destinations, their drivers with urgent matters to … 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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Finding Something Valuable

Posted on August 10, 2015 by jesustrek

It’s interesting to watch people who comb the beach with their metal detectors, trying to find something valuable. They patiently walk at a very slow pace, waving their wands in front of them. Occasionally they will stop and focus on … Continue reading →

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