Category Archives: Leadership

The Purpose of Tough Times

Posted on June 16, 2014 by jesustrek

A man once found a cocoon of an emperor moth and took it home to watch it emerge. One day a small opening appeared, and for several hours the moth struggled but couldn’t seem to force its body past a … Continue reading →

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Don’t Let Your Guard Down!

Posted on June 10, 2014 by jesustrek

Singer Steve Green has spent some time talking to the members of the work crews who set up speakers and spotlights in the auditoriums where his concerts are held. He says, “The fellows I talked to weren’t bothered by the … Continue reading →

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Best Advice

Posted on June 6, 2014 by jesustrek

Eric Metaxas is a commentator for Breakpoint.org, a Christian worldview ministry that was established by the late Chuck Colson. Metaxas recently had the privilege of giving the baccalaureate address at Liberty University. He says this about his speech–“My advice to … Continue reading →

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Feeling Like a Champ

Posted on June 5, 2014 by jesustrek

I recently celebrated another birthday, and I’m feeling like a champ—“Champ” Bailey, that is. Bailey is a professional football player who is approaching his 36th birthday. That’s old for a football player. Bailey has noticed that he is the oldest … Continue reading →

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Stay Hungry

Posted on May 23, 2014 by jesustrek

Have you ever had an opportunity to watch baby birds in their nest? Whenever they sense the presence of their mother, they stretch out their necks and open their mouths wide, expecting to be fed. The only way they can … Continue reading →

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Stay Rooted

Posted on April 24, 2014 by jesustrek

I noticed that a single tulip had bloomed in front of our house. Because it was under a bush, it could not be easily seen, so I decided to pick the tulip and bring it into the house and put … Continue reading →

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Teachers Beware

Posted on April 16, 2014 by jesustrek

I have long been disappointed in Jimmy Carter because of his position favoring abortion rights. Now I have learned that Carter also supports homosexual marriage. How can someone who has taught Sunday School in a Baptist church for so many … Continue reading →

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Power Source

Posted on April 11, 2014 by jesustrek

One New Year’s Day, a float in the Tournament of Roses parade suddenly started to sputter and then came to a stop. It had run out of gas. The parade was held up until someone could bring a can of … Continue reading →

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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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Look at Me!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by jesustrek

It’s funny to watch an 8 or 9-year-old at a swimming pool. They are constantly clamoring for attention. Every time they get ready to jump into the water, they call out to an adult, “Look at me!” It’s as if … Continue reading →

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