Category Archives: Humor

Know Your Role

Posted on April 27, 2013 by jesustrek

The young son of our friends was excited about the prospect of being in an upcoming wedding. As the day drew closer, the young fellow asked his mother, “When will I get to try on my bear suit?” “What are … Continue reading →

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Dogs Too

Posted on April 10, 2013 by jesustrek

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.”—Matthew 6:19. Wayne Klinkel might want to add dogs to this list of wealth destroyers. The Montana man says that … Continue reading →

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That’s a Shame!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by jesustrek

Of all the classic lines delivered by Jerry Seinfeld in the iconic television show that bears his name, one of my favorites is—“That’s a shame!” This was often Jerry’s response to the news that someone had experienced some type of … Continue reading →

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Fill in the Blank

Posted on April 1, 2013 by jesustrek

A three-year-old boy who attends the church where I preach was talking with his family about the people who attend our congregation. They asked him to name some of the people, so he listed several. However, he did not name … Continue reading →

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Time to Splurge

Posted on March 14, 2013 by jesustrek

I just read that today (3.14) is National Pi Day. So I decided to celebrate by…eating pie! Did you really think that I was going to say, “Doing math”?! The Bible warns against gluttony. It also encourages us to make … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Meek

Posted on February 20, 2013 by jesustrek

Have you ever noticed that some people who are normally meek and mild-mannered become pushy and belligerent on Facebook? For instance, they will post something that they find especially profound, and then suggest that you if you don’t pass it … Continue reading →

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Unappreciated

Posted on February 12, 2013 by jesustrek

  The Baptist preacher in town had spent a lot of time trying to convince a certain man that he ought to come to church. When pressed for a reason why he would not attend the worship services, the man … Continue reading →

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Does Prayer Work?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by jesustrek

There’s a story told about some people who were concerned because someone was planning to open up a bar in their town. Previously, there had been no alcohol sales there, and some feared that this change would bring negative consequences … Continue reading →

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Somewhat Supportive

Posted on January 29, 2013 by jesustrek

Two young boys met for the first time at a surgery center where they would each have minor surgery. As they waited for their operations, they struck up a conversation. “What are you here for?” one boy asked. “I’m here … Continue reading →

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Lazy

Posted on January 24, 2013 by jesustrek

Some people have elevated laziness to an art form. I heard about a fellow who designed a straw that was so long that he didn’t even have to lift his glass; he could leave it sitting on the coffee table … Continue reading →

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