Tag Archives: complaining

Silence Is Golden

Posted on July 22, 2022 by jesustrek

There is a story told about a man who decided to become a monk. He joined a monastery that required its members to take a vow of silence. At the end of each year’s service this man would be allowed … Continue reading →

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Without Grumbling

Posted on November 4, 2019 by jesustrek

A man decided to join a monastery that had a strict code of silence. Each monk was only allowed to speak once every five years, and then he was only allowed two words. The monk worked hard for five years, … Continue reading →

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Easy for Me to Say!

Posted on February 25, 2019 by jesustrek

I was once watching a sports announcer on television as he offered his view of something that had happened in the sports world. I don’t recall whether he was talking about a certain player, a particular team or a play … Continue reading →

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The “Nays” Have It

Posted on November 15, 2018 by jesustrek

A story is told about a church that hosted a birthday celebration for one of its members who had reached the age of 100. One of the newer members of the church approached the guest of honor and said, “You … Continue reading →

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The Secret of Being Content

Posted on November 30, 2017 by jesustrek

I am very good at keeping secrets. However, the people I talk to are not very good at all about keeping secrets! Paul the apostle says that there is a secret to being content. He does not keep that secret … Continue reading →

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Worth the Money

Posted on May 23, 2016 by jesustrek

As a family was driving home from church one Sunday, the father went on and on, complaining about the worship service. It was too long. The sermon was boring. The songs were too slow. Finally his son interrupted, “Daddy, I … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Problem?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by jesustrek

“In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.”—Acts 6:1. God’s people have always tended to be … Continue reading →

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Arguing

Posted on January 19, 2013 by jesustrek

Hall of Fame baseball manager Earl Weaver has died at the age of 82. Weaver, one of the game’s most successful managers, was known for his many arguments with umpires. Weaver was thrown out of 91 games in his career. … Continue reading →

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One Special Day

Posted on November 21, 2012 by jesustrek

I recently heard someone say, “I don’t think there should be one special day set aside for thanksgiving.”  After pausing to let his remark sink in, he continued, “I think that there should be one day set aside for griping … Continue reading →

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Noisy Bunch

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jesustrek

A farmer was becoming quite annoyed at the constant noise from the frogs in the large pond beside his house. Every night they croaked on and on. Finally, he decided that he had heard enough. He went down to the … Continue reading →

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