Author Archives: jesustrek

Money in the Bank

Posted on December 30, 2011 by jesustrek

I have some big news to share with you! I woke up early this morning, went to the computer and discovered that a prince from Nigeria had contacted me. It seems that he has been having difficulty transferring his huge … Continue reading →

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It’s Never Too Late to Learn

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jesustrek

Jim Henry Jim Henry published his first book, In a Fisherman’s Language, in November at the age of 98. What is more remarkable is that he was illiterate until he was in his 90s. Henry’s father pulled him out of … Continue reading →

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Perseverance, Anyone?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jesustrek

Jacob Raleigh In 2009, Jacob Raleigh made it to the Kentucky state tennis tournament playing for Letcher County Central High School. He was a left-handed player with a power game. Jacob made it back to the state tournament again as … Continue reading →

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Why He Came

Posted on December 24, 2011 by jesustrek

Just a few verses after Luke’s beloved historical account of Jesus’ birth comes a stark reminder of the reason why he came to earth. Joseph and Mary brought baby Jesus to Jerusalem to fulfill the requirement of the Jewish Law. … Continue reading →

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We are Not Alone

Posted on December 23, 2011 by jesustrek

Scientists hailed the recent discovery of two planets that are roughly the size of Earth. Even though these planets are far too hot to sustain life as we know it, many people are excited about this find. This discovery adds … Continue reading →

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Hidden Emotions

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jesustrek

“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.”—Proverbs 14:13. I made yet another trip to the funeral home today. I have lost track of how many times I have gone to be with bereaved families … Continue reading →

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Rough Treatment

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jesustrek

I visited a newborn baby in the hospital yesterday. The family and I watched from behind a window as the little fellow endured his first hour outside the womb. He was stuck, poked, prodded, wiped, wrestled, monitored and tested. He … Continue reading →

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Which Mark?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jesustrek

Many people like to have their Christmas cards sent from a town whose name has something to do with Christmas. Post offices in the towns of Snow, Oklahoma, Antler, North Dakota, Chestnut, Illinois and North Pole, Alaska get extra business … Continue reading →

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Secret Santa

Posted on December 19, 2011 by jesustrek

“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward … Continue reading →

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Brief Battle

Posted on December 16, 2011 by jesustrek

On this day in 1918, Jack Dempsey knocked out Carl Morris in a heavyweight bout in New Orleans. The fight lasted all of 14 seconds! Surely this was one of the shortest major sporting events in history. I imagine that … Continue reading →

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