Author Archives: jesustrek

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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Free Indeed!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by jesustrek

Today is the 4th of July, or Independence Day. It is a holiday that gives us time to stop and appreciate the freedom we have in the United States of America. Many people will give thanks to the veterans—past and … Continue reading →

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Who’s Having Trouble?!

Posted on July 3, 2014 by jesustrek

As I was exiting a public building this morning, I noticed an elderly lady having trouble getting inside. She was struggling with the heavy door, and appeared to be losing the battle. So I hurried forward to help her. As … Continue reading →

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Lifeguard on Duty

Posted on June 30, 2014 by jesustrek

A recent “Dennis the Menace” cartoon pictured Dennis at the beach. Our mischievous little friend, curious as usual, had a question for the lifeguard, who was perched high in his chair, in the shade of an umbrella. Dennis wanted to … Continue reading →

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Magnetic Cross

Posted on June 30, 2014 by jesustrek

I’ve always appreciated the people who have erected crosses along the highways. Usually they are seen in threes, one for each of the robbers, the one in the middle for Jesus. The crosses always make me think of Jesus and … Continue reading →

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Vicious Attack

Posted on June 27, 2014 by jesustrek

A crab fisherman was reportedly attacked by a Bengal tiger about 80 miles south of Calcutta, India. Sushil Manjhi was fishing in a stream with his son and daughter when the tiger jumped on the boat and clamped its jaws … Continue reading →

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Sign of Character

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jesustrek

For those who still hold to the quaint notion that character actually matters, there is a Bible verse that speaks to this issue. Acts 17:11 says, “Now the Bereans were of more noble character than the Thessalonians, for they received … Continue reading →

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Enforcer

Posted on June 25, 2014 by jesustrek

I was recently driving in another state—North Carolina, I think—when I saw a sign that read “Speed Limit Enforced by Aircraft”. It’s good to know that authorities are trying to keep the highways safe, but I’m not so sure the … Continue reading →

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Torn in Two

Posted on June 24, 2014 by jesustrek

Matthew’s gospel records the fact that the moment Jesus died “…the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom…” (27:51). The purpose of the curtain in the temple was to keep people from coming into the … Continue reading →

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Not Thinking Straight

Posted on June 23, 2014 by jesustrek

Michelle Wie held on to win the U.S. Women’s Open title. She had some ups and downs on the final few holes, but a 25-foot putt for birdie on 17 and a par on 18 gave her a 2-shot victory … Continue reading →

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