Tag Archives: illustration

Open Doors and Hardships

Posted on March 27, 2026 by jesustrek

The apostle Paul makes an interesting statement in 1 Cor.16:8-9— “But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” In assessing the … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Truth

Posted on March 20, 2026 by jesustrek

In Discipleship Journal author Mack Stiles told the story of how he led a young man from Sweden named Andreas to Christ. One part of their conversation is especially instructive: Andreas said, “I’ve been told if I decide to follow … Continue reading →

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Fruitfulness

Posted on March 12, 2026 by jesustrek

Several years ago, many owners of small farms in America began to reduce their crop production to a mere sideline and instead started using their property for another purpose: entertainment farming. Other terms for this new way to make a … Continue reading →

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An Attitude that Attracts

Posted on February 20, 2026 by jesustrek

An executive for Southwest Airlines once pointed out that their company hired attitudes. He explained that they could train people to do the rest. It was the attitude that they looked for first and foremost. Perhaps we should take some … Continue reading →

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Excuses

Posted on November 7, 2025 by jesustrek

When drivers try to explain their automobile accidents, they sure can come up with some amazing excuses. Ann Landers gave these humorous examples from actual insurance reports provided to one insurance company. “A pedestrian hit me and went under my … Continue reading →

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Salt and Light

Posted on October 17, 2025 by jesustrek

Remember the old saltshaker prank? Someone would loosen the top of a salt shaker in a restaurant. The next customer would unsuspectingly try to put a little salt on their food and end up dumping the entire contents of the … Continue reading →

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Be Transformed

Posted on October 4, 2025 by jesustrek

A couple of caterpillars were crawling along the ground when they looked up and saw a butterfly soaring above them. One of them said to the other, “You’ll never get me up in one of those things!” Sadly, this is … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Listening

Posted on August 16, 2025 by jesustrek

A teenage girl might get several different answers if she asks her family, “Has anyone seen my new sweater?” Her father: “You mean the one that cost thirty dollars?” Her sister: “You mean the one you won’t let me borrow?” … Continue reading →

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Quick as Lightning!

Posted on August 1, 2025 by jesustrek

I recently returned from a family vacation at Panama City Beach, Florida. We had a fun time on the beach and in the water. We found some wonderful places to eat. Of course, we made the time to seek out … Continue reading →

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Faithful In the Small Things

Posted on July 29, 2025 by jesustrek

“I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty and joy to accomplish humble tasks as though they were great and noble… For the world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves … Continue reading →

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