Tag Archives: light of the world

Real Faith

Posted on March 2, 2015 by jesustrek

Frank Bruni recently wrote in The New York Times: “Faith and government shouldn’t be as cozy as they are in this country. Faith is a serious matter, and an important one, but it’s trivialized when it’s toted too readily and … Continue reading →

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Different

Posted on October 10, 2014 by jesustrek

“We are best for our communities when we are most unlike our communities.”—J.K. Jones There is nothing wrong with a church trying to be “seeker-sensitive”. After all, Jesus was quite sensitive to the spiritual needs of others. And he sends … Continue reading →

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Observation Deck

Posted on February 13, 2014 by jesustrek

When my wife and I go on a cruise, we like to spend a lot of time on the deck of the ship. We find a couple of chairs where we can read and relax. Occasionally, we will observe some … Continue reading →

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Pretty Lamp

Posted on March 27, 2012 by jesustrek

I spent some time yesterday with a friend in a waiting area at a local hospital. The room was spacious and beautifully decorated. My friend was surprised to find that the lamps in the room did not work. They did … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Light

Posted on October 21, 2011 by jesustrek

It is interesting to watch our nightlight react to the approaching dawn. It blinks and sputters and flickers and finally turns itself off, yielding to the greater light. Having done its job for the night, it allows the sun to … Continue reading →

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Automatic Light

Posted on August 4, 2011 by jesustrek

Yesterday morning, I was watching the little night light in our upstairs bathroom as it sensed the dawn of a new day. It flickered a bit, then turned itself off. The light is designed to shine automatically whenever darkness presents … Continue reading →

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