Tag Archives: Scripture

Finding Food

Posted on May 19, 2020 by jesustrek

My wife and I have a couple of bird feeders outside our living room window. It took a while for the birds to figure out that this source of food was available, but once they did, they entertained us with … Continue reading →

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He Stilled the Storm

Posted on January 11, 2019 by jesustrek

It continually amazes me to see how often the Old Testament predicts the coming life and ministry of Jesus that unfolds in the New Testament. Psalm 107:28-30 says, “Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he … Continue reading →

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Authoritative

Posted on December 8, 2017 by jesustrek

In Christian Reader, Erma Landis writes: “For decades, anyone living within five or six miles of the hat factory in Denver, Pennsylvania, set their clocks and watches by the sirens the factory set off five days a week. At 5:30am, … Continue reading →

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Still the Same

Posted on November 22, 2017 by jesustrek

The Georgia Dome was imploded this week. The stadium hosted many athletic events, concerts and other activities in its 25 years of existence. The structure was not all that old, but the desire for nicer, more modern facilities won out … Continue reading →

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Central Message

Posted on February 1, 2017 by jesustrek

Someone once noted that Psalm 118:8 is the verse that is located in the exact middle of the Bible. If this is indeed correct, perhaps it is important to examine this verse for the important message it contains—“It is better … Continue reading →

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Concerning the Bible

Posted on October 25, 2016 by jesustrek

The great majority of Americans have access to a Bible. Most have more than one copy of the Scripture in their home. However, it seems that more and more people in this country have little idea of how to apply … Continue reading →

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Jealous

Posted on May 20, 2016 by jesustrek

“Ma loved Pa, and Pa loved women. Ma caught Pa with two in swimmin’. Here lies Pa.”–Unknown Author Jealousy is a powerful emotion. It shows that there are strong feelings for another person. It might surprise some people to know … Continue reading →

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Just In Case He Asks

Posted on March 3, 2016 by jesustrek

Most people believe that we will have to stand before God someday and give an account for how we lived our lives. This is true. Hebrews 9:27 says that “….People are destined to die once, and after that to face … Continue reading →

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Building with the Word

Posted on September 25, 2015 by jesustrek

My wife and I are building a house out in the country. The roof is shingled, the windows and doors are in and the siding is now going up on the outside walls. It is now starting to look like the … Continue reading →

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Which J.C. Is Right?

Posted on July 9, 2015 by jesustrek

I just read that former president Jimmy Carter said that he thinks that Jesus would be okay with “gay marriage”. This is the same Jimmy Carter who has for years defended abortion rights. So, if you’re keeping score on the … Continue reading →

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