Tag Archives: God

No Time Like the Present

Posted on August 1, 2011 by jesustrek

I recently went to visit a family that is going through a tough time. As I turned to leave, I assured the grandmother that I would keep them in my prayers. She asked, “Could you pray now?” Her response made … Continue reading →

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Wrestling in Prayer

Posted on July 27, 2011 by jesustrek

“Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.”—Colossians 4:12. Prayer can … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is Still Relevant (Part 2)

Posted on July 26, 2011 by jesustrek

Even though it has been many years since Jesus walked the earth, his teaching still addresses current issues. In Mark 10:6, Jesus says, “But at the beginning of creation God made them male and female.” First, this verse lets us … 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Some people may think that the teachings of Jesus are out of date.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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The Look of Love

Posted on July 13, 2011 by jesustrek

A rich young man once came to Jesus and asked how he could attain eternal life. Jesus knew that the young man’s attitude toward his wealth was keeping him from having a relationship with God. Jesus was about to tell … Continue reading →

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Under Attack!

Posted on July 9, 2011 by jesustrek

This was the first year that I have been able to watch the local 4th of July fireworks display from my house in Vanceburg, Kentucky, on the banks of the Ohio River. I enjoyed the show, but it caused some … Continue reading →

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It Seemed Right

Posted on July 1, 2011 by jesustrek

I enjoy trying to work Sudoku puzzles. I do OK with the easy ones, but the more difficult ones usually leave me baffled. Sometimes I will get almost all the spaces filled in before finding out that I have made … 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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Bee or Me?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by jesustrek

I recently sat on my back steps to cool off from my walk before going into the house. As I sat there, I noticed a honey bee busily working among the clover in the back yard. Suddenly, it occurred to … Continue reading →

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Remember Who You Are

Posted on June 15, 2011 by jesustrek

A minister once went to visit an elderly lady who was living in an assisted living facility. He was meeting this lady for the first time, and he began the conversation rather awkwardly by asking, “I’ll bet you don’t know … Continue reading →

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