Author Archives: jesustrek

Keep Going!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by jesustrek

A timid driver was so nervous about merging onto a busy highway that he actually came to a complete stop on the ramp, anxiously waiting for an opening. The impatient driver in the car behind him shouted, “The sign says ‘Yield’, … Continue reading →

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Missing

Posted on January 8, 2017 by jesustrek

Here is a poem someone wrote about people who miss church: You missed the fellowship that’s there, You missed the handshake, missed the prayer. You missed the Word of God when read, You missed the things the preacher said. You … Continue reading →

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Still Competitive

Posted on January 7, 2017 by jesustrek

Frenchman Robert Marchand recently set a new world record in his age group for bicycling the greatest distance in an hour. His age group? 105 and over. Marchand doesn’t have much (any!?) competition in that age group. And the fact … Continue reading →

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All My Bags Are Packed

Posted on January 6, 2017 by jesustrek

Jim Denison remembers something remarkable that happened while he was serving as a missionary in East Malaysia. At the end of a worship service at a small church, a teenage girl came forward to announce her decision to accept Christ … Continue reading →

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Who’s Better?

Posted on January 3, 2017 by jesustrek

In the book Children’s Letters to God, one little girl wrote: “Dear God, are boys better than girls? I know you are one, but try to be fair.” Sometimes we have to be reminded of the importance of women in … Continue reading →

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Not an Honor Student

Posted on January 2, 2017 by jesustrek

President George W. Bush gave the 2001 commencement address at Yale University. He began by saying, “To the A students who are graduating with honors, I say: well done. And to the C students I say: you too can be … Continue reading →

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Constant Reminder

Posted on December 30, 2016 by jesustrek

Kelly Carr, editor of the Lookout magazine, writes about a friend of hers who visited with a minister toward the end of summer. Entering the office, he noticed a decorated Christmas tree in the corner. When asked about the tree, … Continue reading →

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Snipers

Posted on December 29, 2016 by jesustrek

I have read that when snipers are in training for warfare they are instructed to be discriminant about who they shoot. They are trained to discern who the leader is of the enemy group that they have in their sights. … Continue reading →

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Unlikely Fortunate Event

Posted on December 27, 2016 by jesustrek

Milton Berle once joked that a tornado touched down in New Jersey and did $20 million worth of improvements! Part of what makes that joke funny is the fact that order cannot possibly come out of chaos in nature. This, … Continue reading →

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Telling the Truth Gracefully

Posted on December 26, 2016 by jesustrek

Mark Twain once said, “Last week, I stated a certain woman was the ugliest woman I had ever seen. I have since been visited by her sister, and now wish to withdraw that statement.” Twain’s humorous comment points out the … Continue reading →

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