Monthly Archives: April 2012

Look!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by jesustrek

A couple of years ago, our next-door neighbors’ one-year-old son was just learning to talk. One of his first words was “Look”. As he observed the world around him, he was fascinated by what he saw. He would excitedly point … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Growth

Posted on April 11, 2012 by jesustrek

A little over a year ago, a Colorado man sold baby alligators out of a trailer in southeast Missouri. Lots of people bought one or more of the cute little critters. They were only about the size of a pencil. … Continue reading →

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Deer in the Headlights

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jesustrek

Several years ago, some people started putting deer whistles on their cars. The idea was that the whistle—inaudible to humans, but heard by deer—would reduce the chance of hitting a deer with your car. The deer would hear the warning … Continue reading →

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Moving On

Posted on April 9, 2012 by jesustrek

A dog suddenly jerked the leash out of his owner’s hand and bit a prominent local attorney. The dog quickly ran and bit two other people before the owner could catch him. This was a surprising turn of events, since … Continue reading →

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Heroic Sacrifice

Posted on April 7, 2012 by jesustrek

On March 2, 2012, Stephanie Decker, of Henryville, Indiana, became concerned about the reports she heard of ominous storms approaching. She anxiously picked up her children from school. Hurrying home with her eight-year-old son Dominic and her 5-year-old daughter Reese, they … Continue reading →

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Still Producing

Posted on April 4, 2012 by jesustrek

Colorado Rockies left-hander Jamie Moyer is still trying to compete at the highest level long after most pitchers have had to retire. A victory this season would make him the first starter 49 or older to win a major league … Continue reading →

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The Truth about Homosexual Behavior

Posted on April 3, 2012 by jesustrek

The Lexington Herald-Leader has earned a reputation for being biased against people of faith. This is especially true in its treatment of two of the most important moral issues of our times—abortion and homosexuality. The Herald-Leader has recently printed a … Continue reading →

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Worth It

Posted on April 2, 2012 by jesustrek

I suppose we all occasionally deal with nagging doubts about whether we are really accomplishing anything. Are our good deeds actually going to have any lasting benefit? Is it really worth the effort? A recent experience drove those doubts away. … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be a Fool!

Posted on April 1, 2012 by jesustrek

You’ve probably heard the old story about a group of atheists who were trying to get their own holiday. Then someone pointed out to them that atheists already had a day—April Fools Day! Psalm 14:1 says, “The fool says in … Continue reading →

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