Category Archives: Humor

Electrically They Keep a Baseball Score

Posted on April 9, 2014 by jesustrek

Things keep on changing, don’t they? Not everyone is pleased with this. I’m reminded of the following story. A guest speaker at a church was introduced to the oldest member of the congregation, a feisty little old lady who had … Continue reading →

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That’s the Book for Me

Posted on March 20, 2014 by jesustrek

Over the years, I have tried different Bibles. I own several various translations. As my eyes have aged, I have looked for copies of the Scripture with larger print. However, as a preacher, I want a Bible that is not … Continue reading →

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Is Your Heart in It?

Posted on March 9, 2014 by jesustrek

A man once told me about a memorable experience he had while growing up in church. He had a speaking part in a Sunday morning Mothers’ Day program. While delivering his lines, he became visibly emotional, so much so that … Continue reading →

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OK to Be Single

Posted on March 6, 2014 by jesustrek

One lady, desperate for a husband, began corresponding with a man who was in prison. She eventually worked up the courage to ask him what crime he had committed. He responded honestly, “I killed my wife.” “Oh, good!” she exclaimed. … Continue reading →

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Family Tree

Posted on March 3, 2014 by jesustrek

There once was a fellow who was curious about his family history, so he paid someone $200 to research his genealogy. After looking at the results, he paid the man another $1,000 to keep quiet about it! We shouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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Reluctant Leaders

Posted on February 21, 2014 by jesustrek

When I played junior varsity basketball in high school, my teammates and I often clowned around way too much. This was reflected in our won/loss record. If we had put as much energy into practice as we did our pranks, … Continue reading →

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Should Have Listened!

Posted on January 11, 2014 by jesustrek

“I told you so” is one of the favorite phrases in the English language. We like to remind people that we were right and that they should have listened to us. “I told you so” is also one of the … Continue reading →

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Not Where I Wanted to Be

Posted on January 7, 2014 by jesustrek

I enjoy finding a bargain as well as the next person, so I was thrilled to get some great coupons for Wendy’s. I drove into the parking lot, got out of the car and entered the restaurant. I told the … Continue reading →

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Great Gift

Posted on December 25, 2013 by jesustrek

A young boy had just learned how to tell time, and, more than anything else, he wanted a wristwatch for Christmas. He didn’t ask for anything else besides a watch. All day long he reminded his parents that he wanted … Continue reading →

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Make Room

Posted on December 24, 2013 by jesustrek

A married couple decided that it would be wonderful to spend Christmas Eve in Bethlehem. So they flew to Israel, rented a car and drove to Bethlehem. They didn’t anticipate that so many other people would also think that it … Continue reading →

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