Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Still Improving

Posted on May 12, 2016 by jesustrek

Portland guard C.J. McCollum was voted the NBA’s Most Improved Player for the 2015-16 season. McCollum more than tripled his scoring average from the previous season. The Most Improved Player award usually goes to a young, up-and-coming player. Remarkably, Stephen … Continue reading →

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Needing Some Exercise

Posted on March 22, 2016 by jesustrek

The newspaper ad read: Nordic Track for sale. $300. Hardly used. Ask for Chubbie. You have to appreciate the truthfulness of that advertisement. If we don’t get the proper exercise, we tend to get out of shape. The Bible talks … Continue reading →

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Forever Young

Posted on March 15, 2016 by jesustrek

It’s hard to believe, but Dennis the Menace celebrated his 65th birthday yesterday. The mischievous Dennis has been amusing people around the world for a long, long time. There is never a dull moment for Dennis’ parents and the exasperated … Continue reading →

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I Am Resolved

Posted on December 30, 2015 by jesustrek

Many people resolve to live their lives differently in the coming New Year. These resolutions often have to do with how they live out their faith. Here are some suggestions for resolutions: Read the entire Bible. Pray for 15 minutes … Continue reading →

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Solving the Problem

Posted on August 6, 2015 by jesustrek

A politician recently visited our local elementary school to evaluate the need to replace the old facility. A student had been picked out to serve as a guide, escorting the politician around the building. At one point, the politician asked … Continue reading →

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Keeping Fit

Posted on July 13, 2015 by jesustrek

Many Americans are purchasing fitness trackers to help them stay in shape. These small devices, many designed to be worn like a bracelet or wristwatch, help the user keep track of how much exercise they are getting. The demand for … Continue reading →

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Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2014 by jesustrek

If you haven’t made your New Year’s resolutions for 2015 yet, you really have waited until the last minute! Many people make resolutions every year, promising themselves to do better in at least one area of their life. Most resolutions … Continue reading →

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Reaching New Heights

Posted on September 30, 2014 by jesustrek

Several years ago I visited an amusement park with a group of people from our church. I was in my thirties at the time, and I had never been on a big roller coaster of any kind. Being slightly afraid … Continue reading →

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Chance to Grow

Posted on August 6, 2014 by jesustrek

Rick Warren once said, “The truth is that Christians need relationships to grow. We don’t grow in isolation from others. We develop in the context of fellowship. Over and over again in the New Testament we find this basic truth: … Continue reading →

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Sign of Character

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jesustrek

For those who still hold to the quaint notion that character actually matters, there is a Bible verse that speaks to this issue. Acts 17:11 says, “Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received … Continue reading →

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