Tag Archives: illustration

That’s What It Means!

Posted on June 26, 2015 by jesustrek

Wedding ceremonies sometime include the lighting of a unity candle. A minister at a wedding rehearsal was explaining the symbolism of the unity candle ceremony. “After the middle candle is lit, blowing out the two side candles means the two … Continue reading →

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Contemporary Wedding

Posted on June 23, 2015 by jesustrek

Former Education Secretary William Bennett once attended a contemporary wedding where the bride and groom did not promise to stay together “til death do we part”. Instead, in their wedding vows, the couple pledged to remain together “as long as love … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Hide

Posted on June 22, 2015 by jesustrek

Paul Harvey once told about a lady who made a big decision after Hurricane Andrew devastated south Florida several years ago. Patricia Christy was waiting in line for food when she vowed that she was going to get out of … Continue reading →

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Worst Day

Posted on June 19, 2015 by jesustrek

Clara Null wrote about a bad day she once had: “It was one of the worst days of my life: the washing machine broke down, the telephone kept ringing, my head ached, and the mail carrier brought a bill I … Continue reading →

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Who’s Responsible?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by jesustrek

When a bar opened up for business in a small town, the only church in the community decided to take action. They organized an all-night prayer meeting. The church members asked God to burn down the bar. Within a few … Continue reading →

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Tough Life

Posted on June 16, 2015 by jesustrek

A hand-lettered sign nailed to a telephone pole said, “Lost dog with three legs, blind in left eye, missing right ear, tail broken and recently castrated. Answers to the name of Lucky.” Maybe you’ve had a time when you felt … Continue reading →

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Time for Action!

Posted on June 15, 2015 by jesustrek

A golfer’s errant shot ended up on an ant hill. He squared up, took a big swing—and missed. Thousands of innocent ants were killed. The hacker took another swing—and missed again. Another wave of ants was destroyed. Panic-stricken insects scurried … Continue reading →

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Support

Posted on June 12, 2015 by jesustrek

Reader’s Digest once published an article called “What Good Is a Tree?” The article explained that when the roots of trees touch, there is a substance present that reduces competition. In fact, this unknown fungus helps link roots of different … Continue reading →

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Message Understood

Posted on June 11, 2015 by jesustrek

While on a short-term mission trip a few years ago, I had an opportunity to worship with some believers in a remote village in northern Thailand. The worship service was conducted in Thai, so we Americans in the congregation that … Continue reading →

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He Can Hear You!

Posted on June 9, 2015 by jesustrek

Winston Churchill was attending an official ceremony in London. Two men behind him recognized him and began to whisper behind his back. “They say Churchill’s quite senile now,” said the one. “Yes, they say he’s doing England more harm than … Continue reading →

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