Author Archives: jesustrek

Catchy Phrases

Posted on June 24, 2011 by jesustrek

Nike is receiving complaints about some T-shirts that they have made available to the public. These offensive shirts have words and phrases that refer to drug use and sexual activity. In their defense, Nike officials say that the words on … Continue reading →

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Taste and See

Posted on June 23, 2011 by jesustrek

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.”—Psalm 34:8. Was there a food that you were afraid to try when you were younger? Or have you had trouble getting your children … Continue reading →

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Not Overtly Religious

Posted on June 22, 2011 by jesustrek

A recent news article talked about President Obama’s love for golf. It said, “To be sure, Obama prefers playing golf as a way to release political pressure. He almost always heads out on Sunday mornings, rarely trading his nine or … Continue reading →

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How Is Your Vision?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by jesustrek

An old Chinese proverb says: “If your vision is for a year, plant wheat. If your vision is for 10 years, plant trees. If your vision is for a lifetime, plant people.” It is good to learn from the past. … Continue reading →

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Promise Not to Look

Posted on June 20, 2011 by jesustrek

Job said, “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl.” (Job 31:1). This is a worthy promise for a man to make to his eyes, but for most it is a difficult promise to … Continue reading →

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Walk a Little Plainer, Daddy!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by jesustrek

I know that once you walked this way, many years ago, And what you did along the way I’d really like to know; For sometimes when I am tempted, I don’t know what to do. So walk a little plainer, … Continue reading →

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Do Not Touch!

Posted on June 18, 2011 by jesustrek

A New Jersey man was bitten by a rattlesnake that he was trying to save. Around 6:30pm Thursday, a 24-year-old man was driving on Route 679 near West Stage Road in Tuckerton when he spotted a rattlesnake trying to cross … Continue reading →

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Lowly in Spirit

Posted on June 17, 2011 by jesustrek

LeBron James Millions of people were delighted to see the Miami Heat lose to the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA finals. Even after their loss, Heat star LeBron James found it hard to be humble. He said that his … Continue reading →

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Leap of Faith

Posted on June 16, 2011 by jesustrek

African Impala I read that an African Impala can jump 10 feet high and cover as much as 30 feet in a single bound. That’s some impressive leaping ability! Yet a zoo can keep an Impala enclosed with just a … Continue reading →

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Remember Who You Are

Posted on June 15, 2011 by jesustrek

A minister once went to visit an elderly lady who was living in an assisted living facility. He was meeting this lady for the first time, and he began the conversation rather awkwardly by asking, “I’ll bet you don’t know … Continue reading →

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