Tag Archives: repentance

Quick as Lightning!

Posted on August 1, 2025 by jesustrek

I recently returned from a family vacation at Panama City Beach, Florida. We had a fun time on the beach and in the water. We found some wonderful places to eat. Of course, we made the time to seek out … Continue reading →

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Coming to Your Senses

Posted on July 11, 2025 by jesustrek

One of my favorite phrases in Scripture is found in the story of the Prodigal Son, from Luke 15. Verse 17 of that chapter starts out, “When he came to his senses…” This young man had turned his back on … Continue reading →

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Re-Writing Your Story

Posted on January 17, 2025 by jesustrek

Alfred Nobel became interested in explosives at an early age. In 1867, he patented dynamite and began a rather lucrative career manufacturing explosive devices. While dynamite can have various uses, it soon became used as a devastating weapon of war. … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Jonah

Posted on June 21, 2024 by jesustrek

The Old Testament book of Jonah has many important truths to teach anyone who wants to live for God. The book starts with the word of the Lord coming to Jonah, telling him to go to the wicked city of … Continue reading →

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The Christian Mission

Posted on May 18, 2024 by jesustrek

At the conclusion of Matthew’s gospel, Jesus gives his followers their marching orders. He has already given his life as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind and been resurrected from the dead. He claims that all authority in heaven … Continue reading →

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When Jesus Is Lifted Up

Posted on March 8, 2024 by jesustrek

Numbers 21 records an interesting part of the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness to the promised land. It seems that they grew impatient and started grumbling against God. Well, God doesn’t like to hear people grumble, especially against him, so … Continue reading →

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Are You a Contender?

Posted on January 28, 2023 by jesustrek

Jude, the half-brother of Jesus, wrote a message to the Christians in the first century. He had hoped to be able to celebrate the salvation that they shared. However, he felt compelled to urge them to contend for the faith … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Jesus

Posted on December 16, 2022 by jesustrek

As I write this, almost everyone I know is doing something to get ready for Christmas. They are buying gifts, shopping for food, planning family gatherings, and preparing for church and community events. There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting … Continue reading →

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How We Are Valued

Posted on September 9, 2022 by jesustrek

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moments.” We would all hope that such would be the case for us. We all have had our moments that have not exactly been our best! … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Sons

Posted on February 25, 2022 by jesustrek

One of the best-loved stories in Scripture is the one Jesus tells in Luke 15—the parable of the prodigal son. In fact, this is one of the best-known stories ever told in the history of mankind. It is a remarkable … Continue reading →

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