Tag Archives: faith

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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The Rock

Posted on May 20, 2015 by jesustrek

A few weeks ago a huge boulder fell onto a highway that I drive on occasionally. This rock, which was as big as a small house, landed right in the middle of the two westbound lanes. Luckily, no one was … Continue reading →

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Owning Your Faith

Posted on May 18, 2015 by jesustrek

A friend of mine says that she didn’t get serious about living for Jesus until she was an adult. Oh, she had been raised in the church. She believed in the Bible and in Jesus, but she was actually riding … Continue reading →

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Severe Weather

Posted on May 11, 2015 by jesustrek

South Dakota received various kinds of severe weather yesterday. The extreme weather ranged from a tornado that damaged a small town on the eastern side of the state to more than a foot of snow covering the Black Hills to … Continue reading →

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Three Descriptive Words

Posted on November 5, 2014 by jesustrek

California candidates for political office are allowed space on the ballot—3 words or less—to describe themselves to the voters. One person running for office listed on the ballot that he is a “farmer/small businessman”. Another described himself as “doctor/teacher/congressman”. Most … Continue reading →

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Who Protects You?

Posted on July 28, 2014 by jesustrek

In October 1993, police sharpshooters in Rochester, New York, surrounded a car. In the backseat of the car was a man with a rifle. The police attempted to negotiate with the man. No answer. The officers watched and waited. No … Continue reading →

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Non-Productive

Posted on May 5, 2014 by jesustrek

A few years ago, we planted a couple of hydrangea plants behind our house. These plants did pretty well, producing beautiful flowers that we enjoyed for much of the year. However, the hydrangeas didn’t fare too well in the harsh … Continue reading →

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Grace Will Lead Me Home

Posted on March 26, 2014 by jesustrek

A few days ago I walked by a ball park where some youngsters—perhaps 7 or 8 years old–were practicing baseball. Their coaches had them working on running the bases. They instructed them, “Make sure you touch every base!” My mind … Continue reading →

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Imitating Their Faith

Posted on March 25, 2014 by jesustrek

Last night I dreamed about my Uncle Bob Wilmoth, who went on to his heavenly reward several years ago. Uncle Bob preached the gospel for over 50 years, and he always was one of my heroes of the faith. He … Continue reading →

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The Danger of Following Jesus

Posted on February 25, 2014 by jesustrek

It was Jesus’ idea for his disciples to take a trip with him to the other side of the lake. They got into the boat with him and set out for the opposite shore. Jesus promptly fell asleep. However, a … Continue reading →

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