Tag Archives: perseverance

Perseverance, Anyone?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jesustrek

Jacob Raleigh In 2009, Jacob Raleigh made it to the Kentucky state tennis tournament playing for Letcher County Central High School. He was a left-handed player with a power game. Jacob made it back to the state tournament again as … Continue reading →

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Finishing Well

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jesustrek

Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. Patrick Sullivan Jr. was once named the nation’s sheriff of the year. Now, the former Colorado lawman has been charged with drug and prostitution offenses. Sullivan, 68, was being held on $500,000 bond in a jail … Continue reading →

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Taking Shape

Posted on April 15, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Graham tells about a friend who lost his job, his fortune, his wife and his home during the Depression. However, he held steadfastly to his faith—the only thing he had left. One day he stopped to watch some men … Continue reading →

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It Is Well

Posted on January 12, 2011 by jesustrek

I have been at the Kentucky State Ministers Retreat at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park for the past couple of days. We had a wonderful time, worshiping together and being challenged to get closer to God and to pray for … Continue reading →

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Staying Focused

Posted on December 9, 2010 by jesustrek

Satan’s great desire is to destroy you and everyone you love. The Bible says that he roams the earth like a lion, seeking out those whom he may devour (1 Pet.5:8). If the devil sees that he can’t destroy you, … Continue reading →

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Assignment from God

Posted on November 24, 2010 by jesustrek

God told Noah to build an ark about the size of a football field. He had Abraham move without giving him a forwarding address. The Lord gave Moses the thankless 40-year job of leading the unappreciative Israelites to the Promised … Continue reading →

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Remember Your Baptism

Posted on November 23, 2010 by jesustrek

I think that it is much more than a fortunate coincidence that I am now preaching in my hometown. Surely the hand of God had to be in this opportunity to preach here. I have the amazing privilege of preaching … Continue reading →

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A Good Soldier

Posted on November 11, 2010 by jesustrek

Today is Veteran’s Day, a day when we honor those who have served, and are currently serving, in the armed forces of the United States of America. We truly owe a debt of gratitude to those who have risked and … Continue reading →

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Winners!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by jesustrek

The Cincinnati Reds have just won the Central Division championship in the National League. The Reds clinched the title in dramatic fashion, with a walk-off home run by Jay Bruce in the bottom of the ninth inning. It was the … Continue reading →

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Job’s Worst Day

Posted on September 5, 2010 by jesustrek

Job had it all—wealth, prestige and children whom he cherished. But all of this was taken away in a single day. The messengers came, one right after another, bearing the worst news possible. In a series of events that could … Continue reading →

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