Monthly Archives: May 2013

Right Kind of Influence

Posted on May 15, 2013 by jesustrek

In a survey recently released by Forbes.com, Tim Tebow was named the most influential athlete in the USA. This is refreshing news, especially when we consider the lifestyles of other athletes who influence our culture. Tebow says this regarding the … Continue reading →

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OK in the Corral

Posted on May 14, 2013 by jesustrek

An advertisement in the newspaper described the positive qualities of the Limousin bulls that a breeder had for sale. The buyer could choose between red or black. The bulls were qualified for a desirable genetics program. They were double polled, … Continue reading →

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Chemistry Test

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jesustrek

Randy Jackson has just announced that he is leaving American Idol after being a judge on the show for 12 years. He and fellow original judges Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul helped make the show a cultural sensation, but Jackson … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Encouragement

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jesustrek

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was concerned about his injured left ankle and his team’s fortunes in the NBA playoffs. Then he received a late night phone call from his Mom on Mother’s Day weekend. She gave him a … Continue reading →

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Destiny

Posted on May 10, 2013 by jesustrek

This morning I looked out my kitchen window and saw what I first thought was a cat walking across the yard toward the house. I quickly realized that this was no cat; it was an opossum. It is not that … Continue reading →

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The Value of Wisdom

Posted on May 9, 2013 by jesustrek

  On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., we took a bus tour of the city. As our guide informed us of the significance of the sights we were seeing, he pointed out a larger-than-life statue of Albert Einstein. We … Continue reading →

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Blinded by Pride

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jesustrek

I once tried (unsuccessfully) to help a church move from their manmade democratic form of running the church to the biblical pattern of elder governance. During the teaching process, one lady claimed that she should have just as much say … Continue reading →

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Give of Your Best to the Master

Posted on May 7, 2013 by jesustrek

A lady once called the hotline of a company that sold turkeys. She wanted to know if it would be safe to eat a turkey that had been in her freezer for 20 years. The customer representative informed her that … Continue reading →

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Felt the Pain

Posted on May 6, 2013 by jesustrek

The boy coming up to pinch hit was by far the smallest player on his baseball team, but he approached the batter’s box with great zeal and determination. Pounding the plate with his bat, he eagerly awaited the first pitch. … Continue reading →

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Check Your Pulse

Posted on May 3, 2013 by jesustrek

I hopped on the treadmill in the exercise room of the hotel where we stayed on our recent vacation. Hoping to elevate my heart rate and burn a few calories, I started walking. However, something unusual happened. The more that … Continue reading →

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