Monthly Archives: June 2013

Lesson in Respect

Posted on June 17, 2013 by jesustrek

On Monday, June 3, 2013, a group of about 100 high school seniors boarded a Trans Air flight from New York to Atlanta. The pilot and crew asked the kids several times to sit down and put away their cell … Continue reading →

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Definition of a Father

Posted on June 15, 2013 by jesustrek

A father is a thing that is forced to endure childbirth, without an anesthetic. A father is a thing that growls when it feels good—and laughs when it’s scared half to death. A father never feels entirely worthy of the … Continue reading →

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What You Deserve

Posted on June 14, 2013 by jesustrek

After his team’s 36-point loss to San Antonio in the NBA Finals Tuesday night, Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra had this to say: “You usually get what you deserve in this league.” It was a concise way of saying that … Continue reading →

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Protection from the Storm

Posted on June 13, 2013 by jesustrek

On Friday, May 31, 2013, Tim Samaras, his son Paul and their co-worker Carl Young were killed in a tornado in Oklahoma. They were storm chasers, trying to get as close to the tornado as they could in order to … Continue reading →

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I Know that Guy!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by jesustrek

My brother got on an elevator in a Charlotte hotel with a fellow who towered over him. Looking up, he asked, “Do you play basketball?” “A little bit”, was the reply. When my brother later told his friends about this … Continue reading →

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The Purge

Posted on June 10, 2013 by jesustrek

“The Purge” is a movie currently playing in theaters. It is about a time in the not-too-distant future when the leaders of the United States have proclaimed that one night every year there will be no consequences for anyone who … Continue reading →

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Faithful Observance

Posted on June 8, 2013 by jesustrek

My great-great grandmother prepared communion for her little country church for at least 47 years. When she could no longer perform this duty, my grandmother took over for her, and she carried on this family tradition for another 40 years. … Continue reading →

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Never Enough

Posted on June 7, 2013 by jesustrek

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl guided his team through a fine regular season and into the playoffs. He was rewarded for his accomplishment by being named the NBA’s coach of the year.  The future seemed promising for Karl.  However, … Continue reading →

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Sweet Aroma

Posted on June 6, 2013 by jesustrek

At a recent high school baseball game, I noticed a sweet aroma in the air. Looking around, I could not immediately locate the source of the smell. Then I saw some honeysuckle beyond the left field fence. It had to … Continue reading →

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Queen for a Day

Posted on June 5, 2013 by jesustrek

On Saturday, May 25, 2013, judges for Miss Universe Canada awarded the crown to Denise Garrido—and then took it away from her a day later. A mistake in the scoring had erroneously given her the title. During the validation of … Continue reading →

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