Tag Archives: worship

Sweet Communion

Posted on August 29, 2011 by jesustrek

One of the most memorable communion services I ever took part in occurred in a rural village in northern Thailand, while I was on a short-term mission trip with about 15 other people from the U.S. The language barrier was … Continue reading →

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Thanks in All Circumstances

Posted on July 20, 2011 by jesustrek

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”—1 Thessalonians 5:18. I saw this verse put to the test recently. My wife and I were worshiping with some friends at the North American Christian … Continue reading →

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The Rest of the Story

Posted on May 26, 2011 by jesustrek

Many Christians know that somewhere in the Bible it says to “Be still, and know that I am God.” We understand from this Scripture the need to get away from the many distractions in life in order to have some … Continue reading →

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Preview of Heaven

Posted on May 12, 2011 by jesustrek

My Uncle Bob Wilmoth preached for many years in Texas. He and his family would make the drive to Kentucky every summer to visit family here. They were often able to time their vacation to coincide with the North American … Continue reading →

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True Worship

Posted on April 26, 2011 by jesustrek

“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.”—John 4:23. You would think that it would be an … Continue reading →

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Keep the Fire Burning

Posted on March 23, 2011 by jesustrek

John MacArthur tells this story about a pastor who went to see a member of his church who didn’t attend the worship services very often. He found the man sitting in front of a fire, watching the warm glow of … Continue reading →

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Smile for the Camera

Posted on March 21, 2011 by jesustrek

I attended the Kentucky state high school boys basketball tournament in Lexington last week. During timeouts, the camera crew would often zoom in on certain fans and put their face up on the big screen. They called this feature “Smile … Continue reading →

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Left the Building

Posted on March 16, 2011 by jesustrek

When Elvis Presley was still performing, his fans often lingered long after the concert was over. They were hoping for another encore; perhaps another glimpse of the one they affectionately called “The King”. In order to clear the building, it … Continue reading →

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Preview of Heaven

Posted on March 5, 2011 by jesustrek

One of the most memorable worship services I have ever participated in took place in a remote village in northern Thailand. There were about 15 in our group that had travelled there for a short-term mission trip. We tried to … Continue reading →

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In His Presence

Posted on December 20, 2010 by jesustrek

Several years ago, a lady entered an ice cream shop in Kansas City to purchase a treat. After making her selection, she turned and found herself face to face with Paul Newman, who was in town filming a movie. He … Continue reading →

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