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Author Archives: jesustrek
Dire Circumstances
The “Mother Goose and Grimm” cartoon strip that appears in today’s newspaper pictures a man strapped into an electric chair with a look of panic on his face. Behind the glass, in the observers’ section, is a collie. The dog … Continue reading
Chance to Grow
Rick Warren once said, “The truth is that Christians need relationships to grow. We don’t grow in isolation from others. We develop in the context of fellowship. Over and over again in the New Testament we find this basic truth: … Continue reading
Variety of Music
I just returned from a funeral that had possibly the best music of any funeral I have ever attended. A professional bluegrass musician accompanied himself on guitar as he sang a wonderful song that made us think about the deceased … Continue reading
Don’t Pet the Lion!
While visiting a small zoo in Michigan, Renae Ferguson decided that she wanted to get closer to the lions. Ignoring warnings, human instinct and basic common sense, she stuck her hand in the cage to pet a lion. She was … Continue reading
Bigger View of Jesus
A Denver woman told her pastor of a recent experience she had in a jewelry store. She had walked in and told the man behind the counter that she was looking for a necklace with a gold cross. The clerk … Continue reading
Protective Mother
Scientists have observed a female octopus deep in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California that has evidently protected her eggs for 4 ½ years. Apparently, this diligent mother has gone without food for the entire time. During this … Continue reading
Good Food Here
There is a truck stop about 2 hours north of my town that claims that they have great food. Their advertising slogan is “World’s Best Diner”. They are so certain of this claim that they have the phrase painted on … Continue reading
Who Protects You?
In October 1993, police sharpshooters in Rochester, New York, surrounded a car. In the backseat of the car was a man with a rifle. The police attempted to negotiate with the man. No answer. The officers watched and waited. No … Continue reading
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Tagged car jackings, faith, illustration, mannequin passenger, police standoff, Psalm 20:7, trusting God
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Unclaimed Prize
An unknown person won $12 million in the Lotto Texas jackpot, but forfeited the prize when he or she failed to claim it by the end of June. Six months after beating the odds and winning the lottery, the person … Continue reading
Scoring Points for the Lord
I recently saw a video of a boy playing an arcade game that consisted of shooting small basketballs into a goal. I have tried this before, so I know how difficult it is to score. However, this young man was … Continue reading