Author Archives: jesustrek

Train Approaching!

Posted on June 12, 2018 by jesustrek

A few days ago I was picking raspberries near the railroad track behind my house when I heard a train approaching. I wasn’t able to move very far away from the tracks, so I was close enough to sense the … Continue reading →

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Don’t Play Around with Snakes!

Posted on June 11, 2018 by jesustrek

Milo Sutcliffe and his wife, Jennifer, were working in their yard in Corpus Christi, Texas on May 27 when they encountered a four-foot-long rattlesnake. Milo cut off the snake’s head with a shovel, but when he bent down to pick … Continue reading →

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That Ugly Tongue

Posted on June 8, 2018 by jesustrek

For some time now, we have had a beef tongue in our freezer. My wife was reluctant to cook it, much less consume it. OK, she outright refused! Since I am a thrifty (miserly?) person, I was hesitant to throw … Continue reading →

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Unappreciative

Posted on June 7, 2018 by jesustrek

Lava from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano continues to destroy homes and threaten lives. One man told about how he helped his dog escape the dangerous lava by tossing him over a series of fences. The dog, not understanding the gravity of … Continue reading →

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A Leader’s Attitude

Posted on June 6, 2018 by jesustrek

Pictures of LeBron James reacting to what happened in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ opening game of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors have gone viral, much to LeBron’s dismay. The Cavs had … Continue reading →

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Hope for Common Sense

Posted on June 5, 2018 by jesustrek

Common sense is a rare commodity these days. Many people can’t seem to figure out even the most basic truths about gender identity and human sexuality. The fact that God created human beings male and female (Gen.1:27) and clearly defined … Continue reading →

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To Bee or Not to Bee?

Posted on June 1, 2018 by jesustrek

Samantha Bee has said that she is sorry for using vulgar and offensive language to describe the president’s daughter, Ivanka Trump. The apology apparently is enough for executives at TBS, who thus far have not issued any disciplinary action toward … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Irony

Posted on May 31, 2018 by jesustrek

Last week Ireland turned its back on their pro-life Catholic heritage and voted overwhelmingly to legalize abortion. 66 percent of the voters supported lifting the ban on abortion. The decision is mourned by pro-life people everywhere, but celebrated by those … Continue reading →

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Be Careful Little Tongue What You Say!

Posted on May 30, 2018 by jesustrek

Roseanne Barr was enjoying a nice comeback in her career, with a successful reboot of her popular sitcom. Now it’s all gone. Gone in an instant, because of a racist tweet that she sent out. Barr is apologetic, and she … Continue reading →

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Calm in the Storm

Posted on May 25, 2018 by jesustrek

Ron Mehl shares a story about a woman who was once caught in a frightening storm as she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. This lady kept all the little children on board from panicking by telling Bible stories. After finally … Continue reading →

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