Tag Archives: perseverance

Change of Schedule

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jesustrek

The NCAA has made a special exception to allow the Mount St. Joseph’s women’s basketball team to move its season opener up to November 2. The reason for this change is to give Lauren Hill a chance to play in … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of Tough Times

Posted on June 16, 2014 by jesustrek

A man once found a cocoon of an emperor moth and took it home to watch it emerge. One day a small opening appeared, and for several hours the moth struggled but couldn’t seem to force its body past a … Continue reading →

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Pressing On

Posted on December 12, 2013 by jesustrek

Our church has put together our own Christmas devotional booklet. There are 25 short devotions, one for each day from December 1 through Christmas Day. These devotions were written by our own church members. It is interesting to see the … Continue reading →

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This One Thing

Posted on July 23, 2013 by jesustrek

I once spoke with a youth minister who had some teenage girls in his youth group who were having some homosexual desires. The group spoke openly about this subject. The girls who were struggling with these temptations knew what the … Continue reading →

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No Re-Entry

Posted on June 24, 2013 by jesustrek

Many fans of the Miami Heat left before Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals was over, because their team was behind late in the game. Some even gave interviews outside, voicing their disappointment that the season was over. Some … Continue reading →

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Giving Up Too Soon

Posted on June 22, 2013 by jesustrek

Many Miami Heat fans gave up on their team when they were trailing by a few points late in Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals. Some of the spectators started streaming out of the building before the game was … Continue reading →

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Life Line

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jesustrek

Many years ago, an old sea captain shared one of the most thrilling events that he had experienced at sea. It happened when a sailor lost his balance and fell into the sea. Immediately the cry went out, “Man overboard!” … Continue reading →

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Overcoming

Posted on February 25, 2013 by jesustrek

27-year-old Chris Bunn hopes to become a certified barber next month. This would be a remarkable accomplishment, because Bunn lost his left arm in a motorcycle accident a few years ago. While Bunn was considering his career options after the … Continue reading →

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No Distractions

Posted on February 18, 2013 by jesustrek

Steve Prohm tries to integrate his faith in Jesus Christ into every aspect of his life, including his job as head coach of the Murray State men’s basketball team. Last year, the team studied the book of Nehemiah, and was … Continue reading →

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Craving the Word

Posted on February 4, 2013 by jesustrek

William McPherson had a charge of dynamite go off right in front of him. He lost his hands, his eyes and the feeling in parts of his face. Hungry for the word of God, McPherson got a copy of the … Continue reading →

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