Tag Archives: following Jesus

Avid Fisherman

Posted on September 15, 2015 by jesustrek

I heard about a man who was such an enthusiastic fisherman that every time he posed for a family photo, he automatically held out his hand, as if he were displaying a fish that he had just caught! Jesus calls … Continue reading →

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Ups and Downs

Posted on September 4, 2015 by jesustrek

Chicago Cubs rookie Kris Bryant had an interesting game on Wednesday, September 3rd. Bryant hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning that tied the game against the Cincinnati Reds. The very next inning, Bryant made an error with … Continue reading →

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Really Following

Posted on February 2, 2015 by jesustrek

The first people Jesus called to be his disciples were Peter and Andrew, brothers who were both fishermen. They were casting a net into a lake when he extended the invitation to follow him. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and … Continue reading →

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Concentrate

Posted on November 1, 2014 by jesustrek

A poor golfer once spent an afternoon at a fancy country club, where he enjoyed the luxury of a complimentary caddy. As usual, he played a terrible game. After it was over, he pointed to a lake on the course … Continue reading →

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Best Advice

Posted on June 6, 2014 by jesustrek

Eric Metaxas is a commentator for Breakpoint.org, a Christian worldview ministry that was established by the late Chuck Colson. Metaxas recently had the privilege of giving the baccalaureate address at Liberty University. He says this about his speech–“My advice to … Continue reading →

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Better Decide!

Posted on December 9, 2013 by jesustrek

My wife and I were driving to the city today to do some Christmas shopping when a deer suddenly appeared on the highway ahead of us. We could not stop soon enough to avoid hitting her. She would have to … Continue reading →

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Anxious to Learn

Posted on October 10, 2012 by jesustrek

Our friends’ young son was anxious to start school because he looked forward to learning how to read. When he came home from his first day of school, the young fellow was obviously upset, so his mother asked him what … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Submission

Posted on July 24, 2012 by jesustrek

The following prayer was written by Ben Cachiaras. DEAR GOD, Disturb me. Rouse me from sleepy paths of comfortable faith that too easily become dangerous ruts of safety rather than the adventurous path you have called me to walk with … Continue reading →

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What’s It To You?

Posted on June 16, 2012 by jesustrek

17-year-old amateur golfer Beau Hossler found himself in sole possession of the lead early Friday at the U.S. Open tournament. Then the tough course caught up with him, and he dropped out of the lead. I have a 17-year-old friend … Continue reading →

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Spreading the Message

Posted on September 26, 2011 by jesustrek

The number of posts on Jesustrek recently passed the 400 mark. When I started writing this blog a little over a year ago, I never imagined that by now over a million people would have read it. Turned out I … Continue reading →

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