Category Archives: Sports

Still Running

Posted on April 20, 2016 by jesustrek

Adrianne Haslet lost her left leg in the bombing that occurred near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon. Many thought that Haslet’s days of running marathons were over, but she proved them wrong. She entered the 2016 race, … Continue reading →

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Finishing Strong

Posted on April 14, 2016 by jesustrek

Kobe Bryant played the final game of his long and illustrious career for the Los Angeles Lakers last night, and it was a memorable performance. Before the home crowd, Bryant led his team to a come-from-behind victory over the Utah … Continue reading →

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Off to a Bad Start

Posted on April 8, 2016 by jesustrek

Ernie Els got off to a terrible start on the very first hole on the opening day of The Masters yesterday. Just two feet away from making par, things went downhill quickly for Els. He missed the putt. Then he … Continue reading →

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Needing Some Exercise

Posted on March 22, 2016 by jesustrek

The newspaper ad read: Nordic Track for sale. $300. Hardly used. Ask for Chubbie. You have to appreciate the truthfulness of that advertisement. If we don’t get the proper exercise, we tend to get out of shape. The Bible talks … Continue reading →

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Good Team Player

Posted on March 4, 2016 by jesustrek

University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari was the featured speaker at Gov. Matt Bevin’s prayer breakfast on February 16, 2016. The main focus of his message was putting others above yourself. Calipari told of the time when former … Continue reading →

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Not a Coach

Posted on February 22, 2016 by jesustrek

I enjoy sports, and I attend a lot of local basketball games. Someone once asked me why I never got into coaching. It’s because I wouldn’t be very good at it. While I understand most of what has happened on … Continue reading →

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Knowing Your Role

Posted on February 8, 2016 by jesustrek

Peyton Manning, despite his declining physical skills that go with being a 39-year-old quarterback, led the Denver Broncos to a victory over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. He did not look like the Manning of old, who would take … Continue reading →

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A Parent’s Lawn

Posted on February 6, 2016 by jesustrek

I have heard of parents who did not allow their children to play ball in their own yard because it wore out the grass in some places and made the lawn look bad. I have always loved one mother’s response … Continue reading →

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Real Adversity

Posted on February 1, 2016 by jesustrek

Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh missed a 27-yard field goal in the last seconds of a playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks on January 10, 2016. Instead of putting his team ahead and almost assuring them of victory, Walsh and … Continue reading →

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The Scars to Prove It

Posted on January 29, 2016 by jesustrek

Former hockey player Phil Daigle has this to say when people ask him if he has all his teeth: “I’ve got a good dentist and I’ve got enough stitches in my face to knit a sweater.” Hockey players take a … Continue reading →

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