Author Archives: jesustrek

Rise and Shine!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by jesustrek

I had just spent an intense week with several teenagers on the campus of a Christian college. We had gathered, along with hundreds of other teens and adult sponsors, for inspiring worship, dynamic speakers and challenging workshops. It was truly … Continue reading →

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Godly Attitude Toward Diet

Posted on August 7, 2012 by jesustrek

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte did not trust the local food when he competed in Beijing four years ago. So he went to McDonald’s for most meals, and as a result says he gained about ten pounds. Since then, Lochte has … Continue reading →

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Off Target

Posted on August 6, 2012 by jesustrek

  Matt Emmons is a world-class marksman who is perhaps best known for a critical mistake he made in an important competition. While participating in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece, Emmons had a comfortable lead going into the … Continue reading →

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Help for the Hurting

Posted on August 3, 2012 by jesustrek

Someone in Longview, Washington injured a duck with a blow dart. People noticed the wounded bird and tried to help it. But the duck was able to swim and fly, so it avoided capture for more than a month. Finally, … Continue reading →

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Lackluster Effort

Posted on August 2, 2012 by jesustrek

It seems that 8 Olympic badminton players, representing 3 different nations, have been kicked out of the London Olympic games for not giving their best effort to win. The players defended themselves by saying that they were conserving their energy … Continue reading →

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Stress Marks

Posted on August 1, 2012 by jesustrek

One of my bicycle routes takes me past a commercial sand and gravel pit. You can tell a marked difference between the two sides of the roadway at this point. The highway leading away from the pit is cracked and … Continue reading →

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Point of Entry

Posted on July 31, 2012 by jesustrek

While on a family cruise in the Bahamas a few years ago, my wife was talking with a lady she had just met. As usual, the conversation turned to questions about where everyone was from. My wife said, “Well, I … Continue reading →

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Finishing the Race

Posted on July 30, 2012 by jesustrek

John Stephen Akhwari represented Tanzania in the 1968 Olympics at Mexico City. Akhwari’s event was the marathon, a grueling 26.2 mile race. Early in the race he fell and severely cut his calf. He also injured his knee in the … Continue reading →

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Here for a While

Posted on July 27, 2012 by jesustrek

We are reminded every day of the uncertainty of life. None of us has the guarantee of tomorrow. Comedian Rodney Dangerfield once entered the hospital to have an operation to replace a heart valve. Knowing the serious nature of the … Continue reading →

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Artful Witness

Posted on July 26, 2012 by jesustrek

Sand artist Joe Castillo has reached the semifinals of the popular NBC television show America’s Got Talent. He will move on to compete for the grand prize of $1 million. In the early rounds, Castillo created a series of patriotic … Continue reading →

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