Tag Archives: Matthew 5:9

Spirited Disagreement

Posted on November 30, 2020 by jesustrek

According to a report by the Associated Press, lawmakers in Taiwan got into a fist fight and threw pig guts at each other last Friday over a soon-to-be enacted policy that would allow imports of U.S. pork and beef. Now … Continue reading →

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Welcome Sight

Posted on July 24, 2020 by jesustrek

A few weeks ago I stopped at a convenience store/gas station in a large town. I am sometimes a bit apprehensive going into such places of business in large towns because they seem to be a frequent target of criminals. … Continue reading →

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No Penalty Flags

Posted on August 25, 2015 by jesustrek

As we approach the start of the college and NFL football seasons, perhaps it is a good time to remember what George Will once said about the game: “Football combines the two worst things about American life. It is violence … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Posted on August 13, 2015 by jesustrek

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.”—Matthew 5:9. Ferguson, Missouri is once again in the news, with confrontations and violence erupting in the streets. Out of this scene of conflict, someone stepped forward to take … Continue reading →

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Knights and Daze

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jesustrek

  A knight made his regular appearance before the king to give an account of his service. He said, “Sire, I have just returned from pillaging and plundering all of your enemies to the east!”   The king countered, “But … Continue reading →

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Hobbies

Posted on July 18, 2012 by jesustrek

Most preachers I know have some sort of a hobby. Many play golf. Others hunt or fish. I recently met a preacher who has taken up fencing. That’s right; this man of the cloth is a sword fighter! I immediately … Continue reading →

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Keeping the Peace

Posted on January 20, 2011 by jesustrek

Tension was high as elected officials debated about how to run the local government. There was no consensus about how to proceed, and the discussion was getting heated. At this point, a wise, experienced former politician who was in the … Continue reading →

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