Author Archives: jesustrek

Be Careful How You Use That Name!

Posted on July 23, 2014 by jesustrek

Kenneth and Ruth Gambill, a married couple from Salyersville, Kentucky, were charged, along with Morgan County Judge-Executive Tim Conley, in a federal corruption case. The Gambills each pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering. The couple … Continue reading →

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That’s Not How It Goes!

Posted on July 22, 2014 by jesustrek

Most young children enjoy the Toy Story movies. Many of these youngsters have an action figure of their favorite character. Perhaps the most flamboyant of these heroes is astronaut Buzz Lightyear. Buzz is brimming with self-confidence and enthusiasm. His catch phrase is, … Continue reading →

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Engaged in Worship

Posted on July 18, 2014 by jesustrek

A few years ago, a “Dennis the Menace” cartoon showed Dennis sitting in a church pew beside his father. Looking up at his Dad, he says, “Is it OK if we leave at half time?” Worship services don’t normally have … Continue reading →

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Time to Slow Down

Posted on July 17, 2014 by jesustrek

I just got home from the doctor’s office with 3 stitches in my head. I hit my head because I got in too much of a hurry. Hearing the phone ring in the bedroom, I rushed from the shower without … Continue reading →

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Hypocrisy

Posted on July 15, 2014 by jesustrek

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal recently proclaimed: “I am tired of the left. They say they’re for tolerance; they say they respect diversity. The reality is this: They respect everybody unless you happen to disagree with them. The left is trying … Continue reading →

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Truly Hungry

Posted on July 14, 2014 by jesustrek

While walking in downtown Indianapolis, I was approached by a man. After making some polite conversation, he mentioned that he had not had anything to eat all day, and asked if I would give him some money. “Just a dollar … Continue reading →

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Honoring a Hero

Posted on July 12, 2014 by jesustrek

Indianapolis police officer Perry Renn, 51, died last weekend from wounds received in a gun battle. Renn, a former paratrooper, saved several bystanders when he fired back at the suspect, critically wounding him. Officer Renn’s funeral was held yesterday in … Continue reading →

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Clothed a Certain Way

Posted on July 11, 2014 by jesustrek

This morning I was walking in downtown Indianapolis, on my way to the final day of the North American Christian Convention. Someone on the street noticed that I was wearing a blue University of Kentucky basketball T-shirt. Smiling, he remarked, … Continue reading →

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Pick a Live One

Posted on July 8, 2014 by jesustrek

A recent Andrew Armstrong cartoon in Parade magazine pictured two ducks standing on the shore looking at a third duck floating in the water. One of the two says to the other, “We were together three weeks before I realized … Continue reading →

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Hard to Love

Posted on July 7, 2014 by jesustrek

A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, from Luke 10. She asked the class, “If you saw a person lying on the roadside, all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?” After a … Continue reading →

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