Category Archives: Humor

Here Come the Judge!

Posted on July 16, 2011 by jesustrek

1 Corinthians 6:3 is a fascinating verse of Scripture. While trying to convince the Christians at Corinth that they should settle their disputes with one another rather than going to court, Paul writes, “Do you not know that we will judge … Continue reading →

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Three Stages of Ministry

Posted on July 15, 2011 by jesustrek

It has been said that there are three stages of ministry for a preacher in a local church, and a verse of Scripture that goes along with each stage. First comes the honeymoon phase. The preacher is new and exciting. … Continue reading →

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Under Attack!

Posted on July 9, 2011 by jesustrek

This was the first year that I have been able to watch the local 4th of July fireworks display from my house in Vanceburg, Kentucky, on the banks of the Ohio River. I enjoyed the show, but it caused some … Continue reading →

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Bee or Me?

Posted on June 27, 2011 by jesustrek

I recently sat on my back steps to cool off from my walk before going into the house. As I sat there, I noticed a honey bee busily working among the clover in the back yard. Suddenly, it occurred to … Continue reading →

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Promise Not to Look

Posted on June 20, 2011 by jesustrek

Job said, “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl.” (Job 31:1). This is a worthy promise for a man to make to his eyes, but for most it is a difficult promise to … Continue reading →

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Remember Who You Are

Posted on June 15, 2011 by jesustrek

A minister once went to visit an elderly lady who was living in an assisted living facility. He was meeting this lady for the first time, and he began the conversation rather awkwardly by asking, “I’ll bet you don’t know … 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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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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Be Very Afraid!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by jesustrek

There is a story told about a mild-mannered little fellow who sold everything he had and moved west to open up a saloon in a frontier town. He enjoyed his new life, serving drinks to the men who frequented his … Continue reading →

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The Real Thing?

Posted on May 28, 2011 by jesustrek

A few years ago I had an early morning routine of walking to the nearby convenience store to get a cup of coffee and a newspaper to start my day. One morning, while it was still dark, I saw an … Continue reading →

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