Author Archives: jesustrek

Passport to Heaven

Posted on June 14, 2011 by jesustrek

Several years ago I went on a short-term mission trip to Thailand. There were several teenagers in our group, and we constantly reminded them of the importance of keeping their passports in their possession at all times. We would all … Continue reading →

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A Little Respect, Please!

Posted on June 13, 2011 by jesustrek

I was disappointed with the behavior of some of the people sitting near me when I attended the local high school graduation recently. I couldn’t hear much of what was being said up front because of all the noise going … Continue reading →

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I Can Remember

Posted on June 11, 2011 by jesustrek

I keep a few items in my office that remind me of certain individuals. When I look at my glass paperweight, I think of Carl, who collected these items. He gave me this one from his collection before he went … Continue reading →

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You Just Need to Ask

Posted on June 10, 2011 by jesustrek

My sister Tara booked a room in Florida that promised an ocean view, but when she arrived, she found that mostly what you could see from her room was the parking lot. If you stretched your neck out and looked … Continue reading →

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Self-Denial

Posted on June 9, 2011 by jesustrek

David Brooks David Brooks, a syndicated columnist for the New York Times, recently wrote an article addressing the situation faced by this year’s college graduates. He writes, “Today’s grads enter a cultural climate that preaches the self as the center … Continue reading →

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Useless Gain

Posted on June 8, 2011 by jesustrek

Huguette Clark Huguette Clark died May 31, 2011 at the age of 104. Ms. Clark inherited a fortune that her father made in the copper mining business. She seemed destined to enjoy a life of high society, but in her … Continue reading →

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Sin is Sin

Posted on June 7, 2011 by jesustrek

Have you noticed a subtle change in how the media are referring to subjects such as abortion and homosexual behavior? What was once labeled as “moral issues” are now called “social issues”. It might not seem that there is much … Continue reading →

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Global Change

Posted on June 6, 2011 by jesustrek

OK, I must finally admit that it’s true. The planet on which we live has undergone some drastic changes in the last few decades. I don’t want to be an alarmist, but I can no longer remain silent. The facts … Continue reading →

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My, How She’s Grown!

Posted on June 4, 2011 by jesustrek

I first laid eyes on my niece, Hannah 18 years and 2 days ago, the day she was born. When I first saw her, she was a roly-poly 10 pound bundle of joy. She didn’t seem to be too happy. … Continue reading →

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Bless their Hearts!

Posted on June 3, 2011 by jesustrek

We Christians sometimes speak as if we have a license to say mean things about people when they aren’t present. It’s as if we think our words are not offensive if we end the comment with the phrase, “Bless their … Continue reading →

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