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Obedience or Performance?

Posted on May 2, 2015 by jesustrek

Susan Maycinik once wrote the following essay for Discipleship Journal: “The line between obedience and performance can be a blurry one. Yet it is an important distinction to grasp, because obedience leads to life, and performance to death… Obedience is … Continue reading →

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Check the Motives

Posted on May 1, 2015 by jesustrek

A lady answered a knock on her door and found a man with a sad expression on his face. “I’m sorry to disturb you,” he said, “but I’m collecting money for an unfortunate family in the neighborhood. The husband is … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Singing

Posted on April 28, 2015 by jesustrek

While visiting a church last Sunday, I noticed some interaction between two people in the row in front of me. I assume that they were mother and son. The teenage boy was obviously not happy about something, but he stayed … Continue reading →

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Plainspoken Word

Posted on April 24, 2015 by jesustrek

I’m working on a new translation of the Bible—The Pig Latin Version. I’m already up to the Entay Ommandmentscay. The PLV should be available by the ummersay of extnay earyay. OK, that’s not really happening. I am glad that there … Continue reading →

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Getting Close

Posted on April 23, 2015 by jesustrek

There was a ship captain who had a regular route from California to Columbia. One day, shortly before leaving for California, some drug dealers sent him a message that offered him $50,000 to take a shipment of drugs to the … Continue reading →

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Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2015 by jesustrek

Today is Earth Day, and people all over the world are celebrating in one way or another. I am reminded of Tony Campolo’s book, How to Rescue the Earth without Worshiping Nature. Campolo says, “Being concerned about the environment is … Continue reading →

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Better Wake Up!

Posted on April 20, 2015 by jesustrek

Last week a baggage handler for Alaska Airlines fell asleep in the cargo hold of a jetliner that was about to take off. The plane had just departed when the worker woke up and started banging on the plane. The … Continue reading →

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What Kind of Person?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by jesustrek

Let’s say that, like many other people, you believe that there is a heaven and a hell. Let’s say that you understand that all people will spend eternity either in heaven or in hell. And let’s say that you believe … Continue reading →

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Fulfilling Our Purpose

Posted on April 16, 2015 by jesustrek

Once a month I sing and play guitar for a local group of senior citizens. I sing mostly pop, folk and country songs from years gone by. There is usually a lot of audience participation on “Take Me Home Country … Continue reading →

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Time to Pay Up

Posted on April 15, 2015 by jesustrek

Today is April 15, the day when taxes are due to be paid to the federal government. That reminds me of the fellow who once exclaimed, “I’m trying to live within my means, but the government won’t let me!” Sometimes … Continue reading →

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