Tag Archives: love of God

In All Things

Posted on April 11, 2019 by jesustrek

Nobody likes kidney stones, right? It would be far better if you never had them, don’t you agree? A friend of mine might differ with you on that matter. He had some acute pain, so he went to the doctor … Continue reading →

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Groaning

Posted on March 23, 2017 by jesustrek

“Groan” is a key word in Romans 8. We see that creation is groaning (v.22). The fall of mankind has even subjected the earth to the effects of sin. We also see that Christians groan (v.23). Even those who have … Continue reading →

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How Can I Say Thanks?

Posted on November 23, 2016 by jesustrek

Gospel singer Andrae Crouch wrote a song called “My Tribute”, which asks the Lord this question—“How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me? Things so undeserved, yet you give to prove your love for me?” … Continue reading →

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Our Father’s Care

Posted on June 18, 2016 by jesustrek

A couple of horrible incidents that have recently made national news have brought about quite a bit of criticism for the parents involved. First, a young boy slipped away for a few seconds at the Cincinnati Zoo and fell into … Continue reading →

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Message of Love

Posted on June 15, 2016 by jesustrek

Rubel Shelly tells this story: Jason Tuskes was a 17-year-old high school honor student. He was close to his mother, his wheelchair-bound father, and his younger brother. Jason was an expert swimmer who loved to scuba dive. He left home … Continue reading →

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No Translation Problem

Posted on August 26, 2015 by jesustrek

The Los Angeles Times once printed a sampling of signs from around the world that attempted to convey a message in English. In a hotel elevator in Paris: “Please leave your values at the front desk.” In a hotel in … Continue reading →

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Full of Hope

Posted on July 28, 2015 by jesustrek

Is there anyone more hopeful than the avid fisherman? He is always optimistic that the fish will start biting any time. Surely moving just a few yards downstream will bring a change of fortune. Any hint of a bite must … Continue reading →

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Mothers’ Day Tribute

Posted on May 9, 2015 by jesustrek

John Killinger’s book Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise includes the following tribute to mothers: I believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God, who was born of the promise to a virgin named Mary. I believe in … Continue reading →

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A Father’s Love

Posted on February 21, 2015 by jesustrek

The comic strip Baby Blues currently has a story line about how the baby of the family, Wren, needs tubes put in her ears. Every time her father hears the word “surgery”, he faints! This father’s love is so deep … Continue reading →

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Nothing to Fear

Posted on November 13, 2014 by jesustrek

My brother Jason recently acquired a dog. We don’t know a lot about Mutt’s past, but it appears that he has been mistreated. He is afraid of everybody. It took Mutt some time to get used to Jason, and he … Continue reading →

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