Tag Archives: teachings of Jesus

Jesus Is Still Relevant

Posted on September 24, 2020 by jesustrek

Some people have the idea that the teachings of Jesus are out of date. Oh, he may have had some good thoughts back in his day, they suppose, but times are much different now. Surely we can’t expect to adhere … Continue reading →

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Family Feud

Posted on November 19, 2013 by jesustrek

Former Vice-President Dick Cheney’s daughters are having a public disagreement over one of the most divisive issues of the day—homosexual behavior. Liz, the older daughter, says that she supports “the traditional definition of marriage”. Younger sister Mary, however, is openly … Continue reading →

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Surviving the Storm

Posted on October 29, 2013 by jesustrek

A year ago today, Superstorm Sandy hit the east coast, killing at least 182 people in the United States and causing an estimated $65 billion in damage. The region has not yet recovered from the storm. Many people are still … Continue reading →

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Need to Go Higher

Posted on August 12, 2013 by jesustrek

Developers planned a 20-story condo, the Intempo, in Benidorm, Spain. When plans later changed to expand it to a 47-story building, architects failed to alter their plans to include an elevator to accommodate the larger building. This, of course, would prove … Continue reading →

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Storm Warnings

Posted on December 14, 2012 by jesustrek

More than 30 years before Hurricane Sandy caused so much devastation along the east coast, officials warned New York politicians to prepare for a storm of huge proportions. They foretold a towering storm surge, overwhelming flooding, swamped subway lines and … Continue reading →

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Those Who Trespass Against Us

Posted on November 9, 2011 by jesustrek

“Forgiveness is like the violet sending forth its pure fragrance on the heel of the boot of the one who crushed it.”—Author Unknown Someone once boasted, “I’m not Jesus. I don’t forgive.” It’s always sad to hear people brag about … Continue reading →

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Spreading the Message

Posted on September 26, 2011 by jesustrek

The number of posts on Jesustrek recently passed the 400 mark. When I started writing this blog a little over a year ago, I never imagined that by now over a million people would have read it. Turned out I … Continue reading →

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