Tag Archives: faith

When Jesus Stood Up

Posted on October 29, 2010 by jesustrek

Stephen was the first martyr of the church. He was stoned to death by religious people who rejected his message about Jesus Christ. As his opponents began to unleash their violent fury against him, the Bible says, “But Stephen, full … Continue reading →

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Unwanted Pages

Posted on October 28, 2010 by jesustrek

My Bible is falling apart. Perhaps that makes it look as if I have used it more than I really have. To tell the truth, I just bought this Bible a couple of years ago. I thought I was getting … Continue reading →

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Making Progress

Posted on October 22, 2010 by jesustrek

My 3-year-old friend Grant was showing me his golf swing the other day. He told me that he had been practicing a lot with his plastic club and ball. I asked him if he was getting any better, and he … Continue reading →

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In Training

Posted on September 24, 2010 by jesustrek

My aerobics instructor really worked me hard yesterday. That’s right, aerobics! It was my first class ever. I have participated in other types of exercise, but this workout was especially grueling. It’s been a long time since I’ve sweat so … Continue reading →

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After Many Days

Posted on September 19, 2010 by jesustrek

Ecclesiastes 11:1—“Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.” Many Christians are familiar with this verse, and we know that it encourages us to do good things and expect good results for our … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Commandment

Posted on September 15, 2010 by jesustrek

Tony Blair Former British prime minister Tony Blair wrote an article titled “Why Faith Matters” that appeared in the September 12 edition of Parade magazine. In the article, Blair talks about his Christian faith, but he betrays a woeful lack … Continue reading →

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Need Directions?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by jesustrek

Men have a reputation for refusing to stop and ask for directions when they are driving. British researchers have found evidence that they pay a price for such stubbornness. According to the study reported by AOL News, men drive 276 … Continue reading →

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Living Joyfully

Posted on August 19, 2010 by jesustrek

Many people think that the church at Philippi was a joyful group of believers because of the many times Paul talks about the subject in his short letter to the church. However, some have pointed out that it is more … Continue reading →

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Praiseworthy Books

Posted on August 11, 2010 by jesustrek

Some of the best-selling books in romance publishing today are the Amish inspirational novels. Authors such as Beverly Lewis, Wanda Brunstetter and Cindy Woodsmall have written works that attract many readers even though they lack the graphic violence, profanity and … Continue reading →

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Not Enough

Posted on August 10, 2010 by jesustrek

For the past several months, I’ve seen vehicles displaying a small bumper sticker that has a fraction on it–1/168. Under the fraction is the comment, “It’s not enough”. I can usually figure out what kind of statement a bumper sticker … Continue reading →

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