Tag Archives: Bible

That’s Not How It Goes!

Posted on July 22, 2014 by jesustrek

Most young children enjoy the Toy Story movies. Many of these youngsters have an action figure of their favorite character. Perhaps the most flamboyant of these heroes is astronaut Buzz Lightyear. Buzz is brimming with self-confidence and enthusiasm. His catch phrase is, … Continue reading →

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For Our Own Good

Posted on April 7, 2014 by jesustrek

Mickey Mantle was a great baseball player, but he did not live up to his potential as an athlete or as a human being because of his excessive drinking. Late in his life, Mantle admitted that he had abused alcohol … 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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Neglected Words

Posted on September 2, 2013 by jesustrek

A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to live very cautiously in her early years. Perhaps this is why her father became so over-protective of her. Mr. Barrett disapproved of his daughter’s courtship with Robert Browning. When they married in … Continue reading →

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Desperate to Lose

Posted on August 19, 2013 by jesustrek

A woman in Iowa has reportedly swallowed a tapeworm…on purpose! The lady did this in an apparent attempt to lose weight. Dr. Patricia Quinlist, director of the Iowa Department of Public Health, says that, in theory, this technique could work. … Continue reading →

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Not that Long

Posted on May 16, 2013 by jesustrek

Once while checking into a hotel, I was pushing a cart loaded with our luggage. As I plugged along, I underestimated the size of the elevator and rammed the cart into the back wall. I made a lot of noise, … Continue reading →

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Voice of Reason

Posted on April 30, 2013 by jesustrek

A lot of people are speaking out on the recent announcement by veteran NBA player Jason Collins that he is a homosexual. Kobe Bryant tweeted his encouragement to Collins, urging him to stand against “the ignorance of others”. Martina Navratilova … Continue reading →

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ThinkHoly

Posted on January 12, 2013 by jesustrek

Evangelical preacher Louie Giglio was asked to give the benediction at President Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony on January 21. However, Giglio will not participate in the event after a controversy arose over comments he made in the 1990s about homosexual behavior. The liberal … Continue reading →

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By the Numbers

Posted on October 24, 2012 by jesustrek

After lights out, the inmates of the prison took turns calling out numbers, which caused the other inmates to burst out in laughter. “#23!” “Ha! Ha! Ha!” “#17!” “Ha! Ha! Ha!” “#42!” “Ha! Ha! Ha!” A new prisoner asked his … Continue reading →

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What’s On Your Plate?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by jesustrek

  Daniel asked that he not be forced to eat the diet prescribed for the king’s trainees. He preferred vegetables and water. When the king’s official hesitated to go along with this idea, Daniel proposed a test. Just let them … Continue reading →

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