Author Archives: jesustrek

He Dropped the Ball

Posted on March 15, 2011 by jesustrek

 Fred Snodgrass was a successful major league baseball player for the Giants, but he was remembered for one of his failures. In the 1912 World Series, he dropped a pop fly. His error set up the wining run, because … Continue reading →

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Every Part is Important

Posted on March 14, 2011 by jesustrek

When I saw the headline, “Jockey Cuts Off Fingers”, my first thought was, “Wow! Some of those guys will do anything to keep their weight down!” Then I read that he didn’t do it on purpose. Jean-Luc Samyn cut off … Continue reading →

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How Do You Define Success?

Posted on March 13, 2011 by jesustrek

Mother Teresa It is reported that Mother Teresa once attended a gathering with kings and presidents and statesmen from all over the world. They were there with their fancy clothing and expensive jewelry. Mother Teresa looked out of place, with … Continue reading →

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Unless You Repent

Posted on March 12, 2011 by jesustrek

Charlie Sheen In the television sitcom Two and a Half Men, Charlie Sheen plays the part of Charlie Harper, a boozing womanizer whose moral code is non-existent. He only thinks of himself, and rarely considers the consequences that might come … Continue reading →

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Time Well-Spent

Posted on March 11, 2011 by jesustrek

Jay Leno recently commented: “Facebook is looking into buying Twitter for around $10 billion. If all goes as planned, the company hopes to combine these two companies to create the biggest waste of time the world has ever seen.” Modern … Continue reading →

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Quit Your Griping!

Posted on March 10, 2011 by jesustrek

In one of his recent Speed Bump cartoons, Dave Coverly has a grumpy looking elderly couple sitting in a booth at a restaurant, looking at the menu. The waitress asks them, “Would you like to start by complaining about an … Continue reading →

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The Forgiveness Tour

Posted on March 9, 2011 by jesustrek

After several years of laboring to produce a meager harvest from hard soil, it was time to move on to another ministry. I found myself experiencing some hard feelings toward a few people who had vehemently opposed me. I wondered … Continue reading →

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The Right to Decide

Posted on March 8, 2011 by jesustrek

Coach Wooden and Bill Walton Star basketball player Bill Walton once told his legendary coach, John Wooden, that he didn’t have the right to tell him that he needed to get a haircut. Wooden responded, “But I have the right … Continue reading →

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Still in the Saddle

Posted on March 7, 2011 by jesustrek

Roy Brooks When his horse fell on top of him last May 15, many thought that Roy Brooks’ career as a competitive jockey was over. After all, he was 69 years old! But even though he had a broken pelvis … Continue reading →

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Preview of Heaven

Posted on March 5, 2011 by jesustrek

One of the most memorable worship services I have ever participated in took place in a remote village in northern Thailand. There were about 15 in our group that had travelled there for a short-term mission trip. We tried to … Continue reading →

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