Tag Archives: sin

Unwanted Pages

Posted on October 28, 2010 by jesustrek

My Bible is falling apart. Perhaps that makes it look as if I have used it more than I really have. To tell the truth, I just bought this Bible a couple of years ago. I thought I was getting … Continue reading →

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Obvious Advice

Posted on October 14, 2010 by jesustrek

A newspaper headline says that the Utah Poison Control Center advises people not to take poison. Do we really need people giving out such obvious advice? We would hope not, but perhaps we do.  Just think about the common-sense “Do” … Continue reading →

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Our Best Defense

Posted on October 8, 2010 by jesustrek

  The Bible portrays Satan as one who stands before the Lord to bring accusations against God’s people (Zechariah 3:1). We certainly give him plenty of opportunities to charge us with all kinds of sins. Without the blood of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Confession is Good for the Soul

Posted on September 21, 2010 by jesustrek

Bobby Knight’s famous chair toss Former basketball coach Bobby Knight recently claimed that the media got the story wrong when he threw a chair across the court at an Indiana game in 1985. He said, “There was a lady across … Continue reading →

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Confession is Good for the Soul

Posted on August 28, 2010 by jesustrek

My parents own a farm along the Ohio River. Sometimes when I go to visit, I take a walk down to the riverbank. I like to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation as the mighty river moves faithfully on toward … Continue reading →

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Hidden Pollution

Posted on August 24, 2010 by jesustrek

2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill The recent reports coming from the Gulf of Mexico have been mostly positive. Much of the oil from the BP spill has been cleaned up by workers or dispersed by nature. This has happened … Continue reading →

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After God’s Own Heart

Posted on August 8, 2010 by jesustrek

King David certainly was a fascinating individual. As a young man, he fearlessly protected the sheep from dangerous predators. That bravery was later seen on the battlefield as he single-handedly defeated Goliath. David was also a talented musician and a … Continue reading →

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Check Your Gauges

Posted on August 7, 2010 by jesustrek

I used to drive a vehicle that had a broken gas gauge. I could never trust it to tell me when I needed fuel, so I would try to estimate how much gas I had in the tank. There was … Continue reading →

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Be Careful Where You Step

Posted on July 28, 2010 by jesustrek

As a teenager, I was part of a team that our high school sent to the state livestock judging competition. We stayed overnight in a big hotel in downtown Louisville. We had some free time one evening, so a couple … Continue reading →

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