Author Archives: jesustrek

Keeping Fit

Posted on July 13, 2015 by jesustrek

Many Americans are purchasing fitness trackers to help them stay in shape. These small devices, many designed to be worn like a bracelet or wristwatch, help the user keep track of how much exercise they are getting. The demand for … Continue reading →

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He Died

Posted on July 10, 2015 by jesustrek

When Douglas Legler passed away at the age of 85, the obituary that appeared in the newspaper was quite brief. It simply read: “Doug died”. The North Dakota prankster evidently wanted to give his friends one last laugh, so he … Continue reading →

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Need Those Parts!

Posted on July 9, 2015 by jesustrek

This past July 4 was a costly holiday for a couple of NFL players. New York Giants defensive lineman Jason Pierre-Paul had to have his right index finger amputated as a result of a fireworks accident. Tampa Bay cornerback C.J. … Continue reading →

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Which J.C. Is Right?

Posted on July 9, 2015 by jesustrek

I just read that former president Jimmy Carter said that he thinks that Jesus would be okay with “gay marriage”. This is the same Jimmy Carter who has for years defended abortion rights. So, if you’re keeping score on the … Continue reading →

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Uprooted

Posted on July 8, 2015 by jesustrek

I just pulled a tree out of the ground with my bare hands. Actually, I just used my thumb and forefinger, since the tree was only a couple of inches tall and maybe two weeks old. It was growing in … Continue reading →

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What, Me Worry?

Posted on July 7, 2015 by jesustrek

The late Rick Majerus was perhaps best known for being the men’s basketball coach at the University of Utah. Majerus was also known for his witty comments. He once had this to say about people’s concerns about the economy: “Everyone’s … Continue reading →

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Let Freedom Ring

Posted on July 3, 2015 by jesustrek

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”—2 Corinthians 3:17. One of the most festive holidays in the United States is Independence Day, when we commemorate the birth of our nation. … Continue reading →

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Numbers

Posted on July 1, 2015 by jesustrek

Once a year my wife and I go to a health fair sponsored by a local hospital. For a nominal fee we get a detailed lab report based on blood samples that we give. We get the results of our … Continue reading →

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Doing Your Best

Posted on June 30, 2015 by jesustrek

A man robbed a bank in New York City yesterday and got away with over $1,200. It happened at the Santander Bank in Queens shortly after 2:00pm. The robber, wearing a grey hoodie, passed a note to the teller demanding … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Synonyms

Posted on June 29, 2015 by jesustrek

Is there a difference between the words “complete” and “finished”? While they might be considered synonyms, these words might have some different connotations. One man insisted that there is a distinction between those two words. When asked to explain, he … Continue reading →

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