Tag Archives: Christians

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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Time to Grow Up

Posted on June 1, 2011 by jesustrek

My wife and I watched a nest of robins on our front porch hatch out and grow up this spring. The baby birds have grown to the size of their parents. The best way to tell them apart is by … Continue reading →

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Effective Citizens

Posted on May 17, 2011 by jesustrek

“If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most for the present world were precisely those who thought most of the next. It is since Christians have largely ceased to think of the other world that … Continue reading →

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Unless You Repent

Posted on March 12, 2011 by jesustrek

Charlie Sheen In the television sitcom Two and a Half Men, Charlie Sheen plays the part of Charlie Harper, a boozing womanizer whose moral code is non-existent. He only thinks of himself, and rarely considers the consequences that might come … Continue reading →

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Still in the Saddle

Posted on March 7, 2011 by jesustrek

Roy Brooks When his horse fell on top of him last May 15, many thought that Roy Brooks’ career as a competitive jockey was over. After all, he was 69 years old! But even though he had a broken pelvis … Continue reading →

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Focus of Attention

Posted on March 3, 2011 by jesustrek

I just read about an athlete who was much-ballyhooed as a high school basketball player. This led me to reminisce about my own high school basketball career. I can’t remember being ballyhooed all that much. Maybe twice. Three times, tops. … Continue reading →

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Something to Sing About

Posted on February 28, 2011 by jesustrek

There has been a songbird outside my window every morning for the past couple of weeks. Doesn’t he know that it’s still February? Why would he sing when the temperature is in the 20s? What kind of song would he … Continue reading →

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Just Like Him

Posted on February 22, 2011 by jesustrek

One of my favorite television commercials lately is the one that shows a man who is obsessed with the actor Kevin Bacon. This ultimate fan—cleverly portrayed by Kevin Bacon himself—is consumed with thoughts of his hero. He has all of … Continue reading →

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Motivated

Posted on January 29, 2011 by jesustrek

Li Na Li Na recently rallied from match point to make a comeback against the number one tennis player in the world, Caroline Wozniacki, in the Australian Open semifinals. When she was asked what motivated her comeback, Li Na had … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Sign?

Posted on January 19, 2011 by jesustrek

“What’s your sign?” used to be a common conversation starter. Most everyone knew the answer to the question, even if they knew little about the zodiac and had serious doubts that the position of the stars had anything to do … Continue reading →

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