Tag Archives: worship

Giving Thanks

Posted on November 10, 2017 by jesustrek

It has been said that Thanksgiving is a very confusing holiday for atheists. They have all these feelings of gratitude, but no one to whom they can give thanks! Most of us know that there is a God who pours … Continue reading →

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Singing From the Heart

Posted on October 12, 2017 by jesustrek

Here is a cute story passed along by Barbara McKeever: As a lady in our church was singing a solo, my four-year-old grandson tugged at my sleeve. “Nana,” he said, “she can’t sing very well, can she?” Knowing the deep … Continue reading →

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House of Prayer

Posted on September 15, 2017 by jesustrek

I found a huge praying mantis on the door of our church building two different days recently. I don’t know anything about the territorial habits of these weird looking creatures, but it seems fitting that this one was hanging around … Continue reading →

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Hypocrites in Church

Posted on September 14, 2017 by jesustrek

Occasionally you will hear someone say that they don’t attend church because of all the hypocrites there. They don’t want to hang around with people who put on a mask and pretend to be something that they aren’t. They would … Continue reading →

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Taking It to the Streets

Posted on March 29, 2017 by jesustrek

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.”—James 1:22. We do the right thing when we go to church on Sunday and hear the word of God preached in worship and taught in … Continue reading →

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Missing

Posted on January 8, 2017 by jesustrek

Here is a poem someone wrote about people who miss church: You missed the fellowship that’s there, You missed the handshake, missed the prayer. You missed the Word of God when read, You missed the things the preacher said. You … Continue reading →

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Then Sings My Soul!

Posted on November 30, 2016 by jesustrek

I had a great moment of worship in church last Sunday. In the middle of a song, I glanced to the side and caught a glimpse of a young lady who was totally engaged in worship. She was singing loudly … Continue reading →

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Precious Stone

Posted on October 18, 2016 by jesustrek

Myanmar is known for their production of jade. Miners in that country recently unearthed one of the largest jade stones ever found. The stone is 18 feet wide and 9 feet high. It’s estimated worth is $170 million. That is … Continue reading →

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Purified

Posted on October 5, 2016 by jesustrek

Last Sunday I ate and drank the elements of communion and returned to my seat. Looking down at the floor in front of my feet I noticed the register where the air circulates through the heating and air conditioning system … Continue reading →

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Incremental Sacrifice

Posted on June 10, 2016 by jesustrek

Fred Craddock once spoke to a group of ministers about an observation he had made about the subject of sacrifice. Here is what he said: “To give my life for Christ appears glorious. To pour myself out for others…to pay … Continue reading →

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