Tag Archives: worship

Worshiping Jesus

Posted on December 13, 2013 by jesustrek

The Magi from the east came a long way to see Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12). They followed God’s leading, and, when they came to an impasse, they asked questions about his whereabouts. Continuing on their way, they once again were guided … Continue reading →

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Mission in Mind

Posted on September 17, 2013 by jesustrek

When Jesus was transfigured on a high mountain, Peter wanted to put up shelters for Jesus, Moses and Elijah (Matthew 17:1-4).  Some think that Peter wanted to prolong the experience. However, the reality was that Jesus and his disciples had … Continue reading →

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Habits

Posted on September 16, 2013 by jesustrek

As I taught a group of young people, I spoke of the need to develop the habit of attending church. One young lady asked, “But aren’t habits bad?” I had never thought of it that way, but it seems that … Continue reading →

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Best Embrace

Posted on July 30, 2013 by jesustrek

I know that during corporate worship we are supposed to focus on God, but last Sunday I couldn’t keep from observing a sub-plot that was unfolding in the congregation. A teenage girl came in after we had begun singing. As … Continue reading →

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Filled with Joy!

Posted on March 25, 2013 by jesustrek

The lady I baptized during the worship service yesterday was truly feeling the joy of having her sins washed away and being united with Jesus. As soon as she came up out of the water, she praised God and grabbed … Continue reading →

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Sweet Harmony

Posted on January 23, 2013 by jesustrek

“You create a new voice with a combination of two or three. It’s always unique and always changing. Collaboration is what I love best about making music.”—Emmylou Harris. Until I read the above quote, I never thought about how unique … Continue reading →

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His Presence

Posted on December 28, 2012 by jesustrek

A little boy had to miss church one day because he was sick. His mother stayed home with him while his father took the other children to church. It happened to be Palm Sunday, and when the family returned home … Continue reading →

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Voices Raised

Posted on November 26, 2012 by jesustrek

In re-visiting an old familiar Scripture, I recently noticed something that I hadn’t seen before. I was reading the episode where Jesus healed ten men from leprosy, but only one returned to give him thanks. (Luke 17:11-19) The phrase “in … Continue reading →

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Special Days

Posted on October 11, 2012 by jesustrek

Today’s date is unusual—10-11-12. Some people consider dates that form such a numeric sequence to be special days. They believe that there is some sort of significance to these days; that such dates will bring good fortune in some way. … Continue reading →

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Place of Worship

Posted on August 24, 2012 by jesustrek

People have often said that they can worship God anywhere—on the lake, at the golf course, hiking, etc. Since this is true, some reason that they don’t really need to go to church on Sunday and worship with other believers. … Continue reading →

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