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Great Stories

Posted on March 18, 2022 by jesustrek

Some of the greatest stories you will ever read are found in the Bible. Think about the Old Testament stories: Creation, the fall of man, the great flood, the tower of Babel, the adventures of the patriarchs, the Egyptian captivity, … 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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High Standards

Posted on January 28, 2022 by jesustrek

“Preachers who love their congregations will hold them to high standards. They will refuse to lessen the high calling of discipleship. They will honor the gravity of Biblical truth with applications of equal gravity…Grace calls us to a higher standard … Continue reading →

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The Lord’s Other Prayer

Posted on January 14, 2022 by jesustrek

We often refer to a familiar prayer in the Bible as the “Lord’s Prayer”. You know, the one that starts out, “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name…” Some scholars suggest that perhaps we should call that prayer the … Continue reading →

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Different Views of Jesus

Posted on January 8, 2022 by jesustrek

There are a lot of people talking about Jesus these days. However, I have to wonder if some of them ever bother to pick up a Bible. Because many of the modern day views of Jesus contradict what the Scriptures … Continue reading →

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New Prayers for the New Year

Posted on December 30, 2021 by jesustrek

A new year is upon us, bringing with it a new outpouring of blessings and also a new set of challenges. Here are some suggestions for how we might pray as we head into the new year. (For this post, … Continue reading →

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When You are Lonely and Discouraged

Posted on December 27, 2021 by jesustrek

The Christmas holiday season brings a great deal of happiness to many people. The festivities, the family gatherings and the celebration of the birth of Jesus bring good times and fond memories. However, this time of year can also be … Continue reading →

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Who’s Coming for Christmas?

Posted on December 17, 2021 by jesustrek

Who is coming to your house for Christmas? Is the uncle who always tells the corny jokes going to be there? Maybe the aunt who still pinches your cheeks the way she did when you were three years old! Will … Continue reading →

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Your Christmas Gift to the Church

Posted on December 10, 2021 by jesustrek

When someone is baptized into Christ, two things happen. First, that person’s sins are forgiven. Secondly, that person receives the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). The gift of the Holy Spirit enables each Christian to serve the church … Continue reading →

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Between Thanksgiving and Christmas

Posted on November 23, 2021 by jesustrek

This is an especially joyful time of year for most people. We have just spent time celebrating Thanksgiving, and now we look forward to commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. One way we celebrate this time … Continue reading →

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