Tag Archives: John 17

The Lord’s Other Prayer

Posted on January 14, 2022 by jesustrek

We often refer to a familiar prayer in the Bible as the “Lord’s Prayer”. You know, the one that starts out, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…” Some scholars suggest that perhaps we should call that prayer the … Continue reading →

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Different Perspectives

Posted on December 8, 2021 by jesustrek

One day three people visited the Grand Canyon—an artist, a preacher and a cowboy. As they stood at the edge of the massive canyon and marveled at its expanse, they each responded with a statement of exclamation. The artist cried, … Continue reading →

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All Active

Posted on August 4, 2021 by jesustrek

A couple of preachers got together for a cup of coffee one day. During the course of the conversation one minister asked the other, “How many people do you have in your church?” “About 100”, was the reply. “How many … Continue reading →

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Real vs. Ideal

Posted on December 2, 2020 by jesustrek

In a recent sermon, Andy Stanley pointed out the difference between the real and the ideal. We all have our conceptions about how our lives should be, but the reality quite often falls far short of what we have pictured … Continue reading →

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We Know the Words

Posted on May 31, 2019 by jesustrek

Devoted St. Louis Blues fans gathered at the Enterprise Center to watch their beloved team on the big screen as they played in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final Wednesday night. A glitch in the video system caused the … Continue reading →

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One Lord, One Faith

Posted on March 14, 2018 by jesustrek

Did you hear about the Baptist who was injured in an automobile accident? He was rushed to a Methodist hospital. The emergency room doctor was from the Church of the Nazarene. The surgical nurse belonged to the Church of God. … Continue reading →

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