Monthly Archives: February 2011

Something to Sing About

Posted on February 28, 2011 by jesustrek

There has been a songbird outside my window every morning for the past couple of weeks. Doesn’t he know that it’s still February? Why would he sing when the temperature is in the 20s? What kind of song would he … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget!

Posted on February 26, 2011 by jesustrek

Wynonna Judd It happens every now and then. Some superstar singer who makes a fortune singing songs that he or she has memorized gets a chance to sing the National Anthem before an important sporting event—and forgets the words! As … Continue reading →

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A Brilliant Idea

Posted on February 25, 2011 by jesustrek

There’s an old fable about a frog and two ducks that lived on the same pond. They were discussing what they should do since the pond was nearly dry because of a prolonged drought. They knew if they didn’t do … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Story?

Posted on February 24, 2011 by jesustrek

Fred Craddock Fred Craddock says that his mother took him to church when he was growing up; his father wouldn’t go. When asked about going to church, his father would always say, “Church doesn’t care about me. Church wants another … Continue reading →

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Indispensable

Posted on February 23, 2011 by jesustrek

Nick Zambos Merle Kidwell, head coach of the Russell High School boys basketball team, had promised that he would try to get Nick Zambos into the game on Senior Night. Nick, who has Down syndrome, had been the team manager … Continue reading →

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Just Like Him

Posted on February 22, 2011 by jesustrek

One of my favorite television commercials lately is the one that shows a man who is obsessed with the actor Kevin Bacon. This ultimate fan—cleverly portrayed by Kevin Bacon himself—is consumed with thoughts of his hero. He has all of … Continue reading →

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Borrowed Time

Posted on February 21, 2011 by jesustrek

  Don Waddell, an associate minister at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, had a recent brush with death. Just home from the hospital following neck surgery, Waddell developed complications that cut off his air supply. He was seconds from … Continue reading →

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Another Appointment

Posted on February 19, 2011 by jesustrek

President James A. Garfield It is said that on President Garfield’s first Saturday in Washington as president, one of his advisors insisted that a meeting must be held the next morning in order to avert a national crisis. Garfield refused … Continue reading →

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Humble Enough to Shine

Posted on February 18, 2011 by jesustrek

During the days of the Civil War, a foreign diplomat who was visiting the White House was shocked to find President Lincoln shining his own shoes. The man informed the president that it was not the custom in his country … Continue reading →

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Costly Gain

Posted on February 17, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus Billy Ray Cyrus blames the Disney Channel TV show Hannah Montana for destroying his family. He believes that the show that launched his daughter, Miley, to pop stardom caused his divorce and sent his daughter … Continue reading →

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