Tag Archives: illustration

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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Being Enthusiastic

Posted on July 24, 2025 by jesustrek

A man was shocked to see a dog playing cards with three other men. He asked, “Can that dog really play cards?” One of the men answered, “Yes, but he’s not very good. Whenever he gets a good hand he … Continue reading →

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Taking Initiative

Posted on July 19, 2025 by jesustrek

A young boy once complained to his father that the songs they sang at church were boring and old-fashioned, and that they did not appeal to his generation. His father challenged him by saying, “If you think you can write … Continue reading →

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They Just Don’t Understand

Posted on July 14, 2025 by jesustrek

The people who do not obey God are often confounded by those who do. 1 Peter 4:4 says, “They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.” Those who … Continue reading →

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Coming to Your Senses

Posted on July 11, 2025 by jesustrek

One of my favorite phrases in Scripture is found in the story of the Prodigal Son, from Luke 15. Verse 17 of that chapter starts out, “When he came to his senses…” This young man had turned his back on … Continue reading →

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