Tag Archives: faith

Take the Plunge

Posted on May 25, 2012 by jesustrek

I heard about a preacher who had agreed to baptize someone who wanted to become a Christian. When the man arrived at the location where he was to be baptized, the preacher was surprised to see him wearing a complete … Continue reading →

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Still Chasing

Posted on February 2, 2012 by jesustrek

A young man who had recently become a Christian was concerned because he knew of many people who had fallen away from the faith. He didn’t want to be like them, so he paid a visit to a man who … Continue reading →

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No Pages Missing

Posted on January 17, 2012 by jesustrek

Last year I found a Bible in our church library that seemed to be just the right size to use for preaching. The print was large enough for my 50-something eyes, and yet this Bible was light enough to carry … Continue reading →

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Perfect Timing

Posted on November 28, 2011 by jesustrek

I recently stayed at a motel that offers free breakfast. You never know exactly what that means, since the definition of “breakfast” differs from one motel to the next. I was pleased to find a nice selection of tasty options. … 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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Need Some Help

Posted on August 5, 2011 by jesustrek

You know the old saying: If you see a turtle on a fence post you know that he had some help getting there! Just as sure as a turtle cannot climb to the top of a fence post, we have … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is Still Relevant

Posted on July 25, 2011 by jesustrek

Some people may think that the teachings of Jesus are out of date. After all, it has been about 2,000 years since he walked the earth. Can his words really have any relevance for our times? In Mark 10:6, Jesus … Continue reading →

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Imposing Gaps

Posted on June 29, 2011 by jesustrek

Those who believe in evolution have to make three major leaps of faith in order for their theory to be accepted. First, there is the gap between nothing and something. How did matter come into existence? There is talk of … Continue reading →

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Leap of Faith

Posted on June 16, 2011 by jesustrek

African Impala I read that an African Impala can jump 10 feet high and cover as much as 30 feet in a single bound. That’s some impressive leaping ability! Yet a zoo can keep an Impala enclosed with just a … Continue reading →

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Passport to Heaven

Posted on June 14, 2011 by jesustrek

Several years ago I went on a short-term mission trip to Thailand. There were several teenagers in our group, and we constantly reminded them of the importance of keeping their passports in their possession at all times. We would all … Continue reading →

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