Tag Archives: influence

Leading the Unlikely

Posted on October 16, 2014 by jesustrek

King David is considered one of the best leaders in the Bible. Even before he became king, his leadership qualities were apparent. He drew many followers, and he and his men became renowned for their bravery and the victories they … Continue reading →

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Leading Attitude

Posted on August 28, 2013 by jesustrek

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton understands that having the proper attitude is an important part of being a leader. Newton has learned from his earlier mistakes, and he plans to make some changes in order to become a more effective … Continue reading →

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Bad Influence

Posted on July 19, 2013 by jesustrek

A New York man who ran on to the playing area at Citi Field during the All-Star game faces up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. The suspect, 18-year-old Dylan McCue-Masone is charged with interfering with a … Continue reading →

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Close to Home

Posted on May 7, 2012 by jesustrek

I baptized my sister-in-law, Karen, yesterday. It was a very moving experience for me. The whole church celebrated as we welcomed her into the kingdom of God. Jesus sends us out to make disciples of people everywhere. This, of course, … Continue reading →

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Youthful Influence

Posted on March 25, 2011 by jesustrek

Trevor Bayne Trevor Bayne became an overnight sensation when he recently won the Daytona 500 at the age of twenty. Conan O’Brien quipped that what was even more incredible was that he was texting the whole time. Someone else joked … Continue reading →

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One Solitary Life

Posted on March 17, 2011 by jesustrek

He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in still another village, where he worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty. Then for three years he was a preacher. He … Continue reading →

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Causing Praise

Posted on December 7, 2010 by jesustrek

Galatians 1:24 is an interesting verse. It simply says, “And they praised God because of me.” Paul had been giving his personal testimony in the beginning of this letter to the churches in Galatia. He told of how he once … Continue reading →

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Livin’ La Vida Local

Posted on November 30, 2010 by jesustrek

  At the beginning of Mark 5, we read that Jesus healed a man who was demon-possessed. Then in verses 18-20, it says—“As Jesus was getting into the boat, the man who had been demon-possessed begged to go with him. … Continue reading →

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Be Careful Where You Step

Posted on July 28, 2010 by jesustrek

As a teenager, I was part of a team that our high school sent to the state livestock judging competition. We stayed overnight in a big hotel in downtown Louisville. We had some free time one evening, so a couple … Continue reading →

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