Author Archives: jesustrek

Royally Humble

Posted on March 2, 2017 by jesustrek

It is reported that Queen Elizabeth was once approached by some American tourists who did not recognize her. When they asked her if she “was from around here”, she nodded that she was. Then they asked, “Have you ever met … Continue reading →

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Winners and Losers

Posted on March 1, 2017 by jesustrek

There has been much talk about the mix-up at the Academy Awards last Sunday evening. “La La Land” was announced as the winner of the best picture award. Many people affiliated with the movie came up on stage to receive … Continue reading →

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Careful What You Think!

Posted on February 24, 2017 by jesustrek

Dieters sometimes feel that just thinking about food adds inches to their waistline. Dr. Alan P. Xenakis, author of Why Doesn’t My Funny Bone Make Me Laugh?, says dieters may be right. In certain people, thinking about food increases their … Continue reading →

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All Choked Up

Posted on February 21, 2017 by jesustrek

I have noticed that I seem to be getting more choked up at funerals than I once did. This could pose a problem, since I am often the preacher at funerals I attend! At first I thought that perhaps I … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Thirst

Posted on February 17, 2017 by jesustrek

In one movie some men were shipwrecked and left drifting aimlessly on the ocean in a lifeboat. As the days passed under the scorching sun, their rations of food and fresh water ran out. One man ignored all previous warnings … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Gesture

Posted on February 16, 2017 by jesustrek

Jackie Robinson was the first black person to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s color barrier, he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, be committed an error. His own … Continue reading →

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Third Strand

Posted on February 13, 2017 by jesustrek

Since I am bald, I am not exactly an expert on hair braiding. However, I saw an illustration that might be worth sharing: A braid appears to contain only two strands of hair. But it is impossible to create a … Continue reading →

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Spread Yourself Around

Posted on February 10, 2017 by jesustrek

I read about a company that has just started offering a unique service for those who have passed away and wish for their ashes to be spread across the earth. The cremated remains of the deceased are lifted by a balloon … Continue reading →

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Proper Thanks

Posted on February 9, 2017 by jesustrek

Years ago, a wine company advertisement in Newsweek magazine read: “The earth gives us wonderful grapes. The grapes give us wonderful wine. The wine wins us lots of new friends. Thank you, earth.” How easy it is to give credit … Continue reading →

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Dead Skunk In the Middle of the Road

Posted on February 8, 2017 by jesustrek

For years I have noticed that there seem to be more dead skunks on the road this time of year. I had a suspicion that it had something to do with mating season. So I looked it up and, sure … Continue reading →

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