Faith Trekker

September 1, 2026 0 By Phil Bickel

An Adventure to Ignite Further Ones

A Corner for Christ by Bruno Daube recounts his remarkable life journey from an orphan in 1940s Chicago to a devoted servant of others. Through humor and compassion, he shares how faith transformed his trials into purpose, culminating in his work as an Ecumenical Night Minister. The narrative emphasizes the importance of serving “the least of these” and inspires readers to embark on their own adventures of compassion. The book includes a Group Discussion Guide, promoting reflection and community engagement. Download for free at faithtrekker.org/store.

April 30, 2023 0 By Phil Bickel

I Married You

Outfitted Rescued Sent

“I Married You” is a 2-act drama based on the global best-seller. When Walter and Ingrid Trobisch visit an African city to teach about marriage, several struggling couples seek their help. Reading a script alone is dull, but if two or more people divide the roles and read with expression, the magic of drama happens!

April 5, 2023 0 By Phil Bickel

Father, Your Will

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From Eve in the Garden to Christ at Gethsemane, Every soul’s debate: “To sin or obey?” is won as we pray: “Father, your will not mine. Christ, not my way, but Yours. Not my truth, but Yours. Not my life, but Yours.”

March 29, 2023 0 By Phil Bickel

Pray for Strays

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PRAY FOR STRAYS — In Boston on April 28-30, will occur an event promoted as “a weekend of blasphemy” and the “largest Satanic gathering in history.” May Christ’s followers bathe it with a month of compassionate prayer for lost sheep who mistakenly seek shelter in Satan’s fold.

November 4, 2022 0 By Phil Bickel

Two Kinds of Groups

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To launch a disciple making movement, two kinds of groups are needed — 1 for believers and 1 for seekers. In both fellowships the Holy Spirit develops the disciplines and DNA to become a team of disciple makers.

October 26, 2022 0 By Phil Bickel

Oh, to Arouse the Sleeping Giant!

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Jesus warned the Church, “Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die” (Rev. 3:2). Is our purpose only to sing hymns in our sanctuaries? Discover the cure for ecclesiastical sleeping sickness.

October 25, 2022 0 By Phil Bickel

The Goal of the Gospel

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Why should anyone bother to read a 30 year old book? Because history has not stood still, and it is high time to live out the purpose God gave to us when He saved us.

September 9, 2022 1 By Phil Bickel

Lightbulb and Gateway

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“It is my prayer that the evangelical church will discover that salvation is not a lightbulb only, not an insurance…

August 30, 2022 0 By Phil Bickel

Walking Lessons

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When you go hiking what gear do you grab? Walking stick? Hat? Water bottle? Yet when Jesus outfits you for the trek of life, He offers you a yoke. What is He thinking?

June 1, 2022 0 By Phil Bickel

Ephesians and “Annie”

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What does Ephesians have to do with the musical “Annie”? Tho we may feel like orphans in the universe, God our heavenly Father is no Daddy Warbucks, oblivious to kids. He is Daddy Peaceheart, adopting us as His dearly loved children.

May 18, 2022 0 By Phil Bickel

Ephesians and “Cheers”

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What does Ephesians have to do with “Cheers” the corner bar “where everybody knows your name”? Worn and tattered, we long for a close-knit community to keep us from completely unraveling. Ephesians is an invitation into the best safe place.

May 11, 2022 0 By Phil Bickel

Hiking the Life in Christ Trail

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Do you need more purpose and direction? Everyone on Earth is trudging the rugged path of life. But you need not trek alone. Jesus offers to walk beside you. https://www.faithtrekker.org/lct

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