Author Archives: jesustrek

Too Nice?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Graham My last blog was about how our society has changed its religious views since Billy Graham was in his prime. In searching for a picture of a young Billy Graham preaching, I wanted to show him holding the … Continue reading →

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Changing Religious Views

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Graham A few years ago, I was too sick to preach on Sunday. It is the only time in 20 years of preaching that I have had to miss a Sunday morning sermon due to illness. I wasn’t too … Continue reading →

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When Duty Calls

Posted on November 16, 2011 by jesustrek

Charlie Strong University of Louisville head football coach Charlie Strong is displeased with his players after a recent loss to Pittsburgh. Strong said that his team was distracted by the release of a new video game—Call of Duty: Modern Warfare … Continue reading →

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Reaping a Good Harvest

Posted on November 15, 2011 by jesustrek

Victor Giesbrecht stopped along a Wisconsin highway to help Sara Berg change a tire. She was thankful to God for this Good Samaritan who went out of his way to help her in her time of need. Moments after he … Continue reading →

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Safe Bet

Posted on November 12, 2011 by jesustrek

“Let us weigh the gain and the loss, in wagering that God is. Consider these alternatives; if you win, you win all; if you lose, you lose nothing. Do not hesitate, then, to wager that he is.”—Blaise Pascal This is … Continue reading →

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Respect and Honor

Posted on November 11, 2011 by jesustrek

Jimmy Durante was once asked to be part of a show to entertain World War II veterans. He told the organizers that he could only perform for a few minutes because of his tight schedule. But something interesting happened when … Continue reading →

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Entrusted

Posted on November 10, 2011 by jesustrek

Joe Paterno Joe Paterno is no longer the head football coach at Penn State. The long-time coach, a living legend in college football, was fired because of his role in a sex scandal that has recently come to light. While … Continue reading →

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Those Who Trespass Against Us

Posted on November 9, 2011 by jesustrek

“Forgiveness is like the violet sending forth its pure fragrance on the heel of the boot of the one who crushed it.”—Author Unknown Someone once boasted, “I’m not Jesus. I don’t forgive.” It’s always sad to hear people brag about … Continue reading →

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Ticketed Off

Posted on November 8, 2011 by jesustrek

A patrol officer stopped a motorist for a traffic violation. The driver, an influential businessman, tried to talk the officer out of writing him a ticket. When he saw that the policeman was not going to let him off the … Continue reading →

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What Love Always Does

Posted on November 7, 2011 by jesustrek

A woman asked her husband to go to the market and buy some organic vegetables. He knew that she was picky about the kind of food she ate, and he was unsure about making this purchase. So he asked a … Continue reading →

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