Author Archives: jesustrek

Willing to Sacrifice

Posted on September 13, 2011 by jesustrek

Lt. Heather “Lucky” Penney On the morning of September 11, 2001, Lt. Heather “Lucky” Penney was one of the first combat pilots sent up to protect our airspace. The fourth hijacked airliner appeared to be on its way to a … Continue reading →

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Dwelling in the Land

Posted on September 12, 2011 by jesustrek

We have just observed the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States of America. Many people took special note of the events of that day and remembered how they felt when evil men carried out … Continue reading →

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He Responded

Posted on September 10, 2011 by jesustrek

As we come to the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attack on America, we think back on the many ways that fateful day changed the way we live and think. For one thing, the term “first responder” has … Continue reading →

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Hurtful Kiss

Posted on September 9, 2011 by jesustrek

Some friends of mine recall the time when they found some bite marks on their infant son. When they questioned his older sister about this, she explained, “I was just kissing him with my teeth!” Have you ever been hurt … Continue reading →

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The Need for More

Posted on September 8, 2011 by jesustrek

According to an old fable that is attributed to Aesop, a dog was carrying a bone as he crossed a bridge. Looking down into the water, he saw his own reflection. He thought he had encountered another dog, and he … Continue reading →

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Whatever It Takes

Posted on September 7, 2011 by jesustrek

Jon Hutt On August 19, Jon Hutt was doing some logging work all alone in a remote area in Colorado when disaster struck—his 6-ton trailer fell onto his right foot. Since there was no one around to hear his cries … Continue reading →

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Matter of Perspective

Posted on September 6, 2011 by jesustrek

There is an old story about three construction workers who were laboring on a building in a downtown area. Although they were all doing the exact same job, they gave different answers to the question, “What are you doing?” One … Continue reading →

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Everybody Wins!?

Posted on September 3, 2011 by jesustrek

Today I attended a high school volleyball match that had an unusual outcome. It seems that both teams won! Stay with me now while I try to explain. The team from Kentucky won the first two games in a best-of-five … Continue reading →

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Escaping the Flames

Posted on September 2, 2011 by jesustrek

A wildfire that has been raging out of control in Texas destroyed 25 homes in an upscale subdivision. When residents of the Possum Kingdom Lake neighborhood were told to evacuate, they were quick to comply. However, flames blocked the road … Continue reading →

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Flying High

Posted on September 1, 2011 by jesustrek

I read about a man who was flying his small airplane when he noticed something disturbing. He saw a mouse on the plane with him. This was troubling because mice can gnaw through important wires and cause serious damage to … Continue reading →

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