Author Archives: jesustrek

Hands on the Wheel

Posted on May 31, 2012 by jesustrek

Former Florida State head football coach Bobby Bowden once told one of his players, “Son, you’ve got a good engine, but your hands aren’t on the steering wheel.” This was the old coach’s way of telling the young man that … Continue reading →

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Must Have It!

Posted on May 30, 2012 by jesustrek

My wife and I saw a barge pull over to the side of the Ohio River near our house. We walked over closer to see what the occasion was, since the boats don’t usually stop here. We observed a man … Continue reading →

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Taking Time to Listen

Posted on May 28, 2012 by jesustrek

I had the honor of praying at a Memorial Day service today at the Veterans Park in our town. The service also included a brief, inspiring speech by our state representative and the playing of our national anthem. A group … Continue reading →

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Take the Plunge

Posted on May 25, 2012 by jesustrek

I heard about a preacher who had agreed to baptize someone who wanted to become a Christian. When the man arrived at the location where he was to be baptized, the preacher was surprised to see him wearing a complete … Continue reading →

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Conditioned Response

Posted on May 24, 2012 by jesustrek

There is a dog in my home town that barks at every passing train. As many trains as there are going through town, you would think that the dog would finally quit barking. But I suppose that he thinks he … Continue reading →

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Obesity and Hunger

Posted on May 23, 2012 by jesustrek

According to a Tamara Sandberg article that appeared in the Lexington Herald-Leader on May 21, there is a paradox in Kentucky and the rest of the U.S. It appears that people are obese and hungry at the same time. The … Continue reading →

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Religious Freedom

Posted on May 22, 2012 by jesustrek

Roman Catholic leaders filed lawsuits yesterday against the Obama administration’s mandate that employers provide birth control coverage for workers. They contend that the requirement violates religious freedom. Many Christians do not agree with the Roman Catholic position on birth control. … Continue reading →

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At the Name of Jesus

Posted on May 21, 2012 by jesustrek

I was asked to pray at our local high school’s graduation ceremony that took place last week. Thankful to have that privilege, I gladly accepted the invitation, and offered both an invocation and a benediction in the name of Jesus. … Continue reading →

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More than a Nod

Posted on May 18, 2012 by jesustrek

A farmer once complained that he owned the laziest rooster that ever existed. He said that the rooster was too lazy to even crow when the sun came up in the morning. He simply waited until some other rooster crowed—and … Continue reading →

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Better Toss

Posted on May 17, 2012 by jesustrek

I recently saw something at a high school baseball game that I had never seen before. A batter drew a walk and tossed his bat toward the dugout. However, his bat landed far short of where he intended. Most players … Continue reading →

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