Tag Archives: illustration

Love Is the Key

Posted on March 23, 2022 by jesustrek

Galatians 5:22-23a gives a list of the fruit of the Spirit. The qualities listed there are the evidence of a Christian life. It is no coincidence that love is at the top of the list. Some believe that the other … Continue reading →

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Jerks Need Not Apply

Posted on March 17, 2022 by jesustrek

Warren Buffet had this to say about his hiring practices—“We employ decent and talented people—no jerks.” Buffet’s principle for seeking employees could be applied to how we look for workers in the kingdom of God. Paul said something similar to … Continue reading →

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Paper Cuts

Posted on March 11, 2022 by jesustrek

A seminary professor once spoke about a trip that he took to the Holy Land. One of the most impressive sites that he visited was an ancient prison that is thought to be where the apostle Paul was once imprisoned. … Continue reading →

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Unchanging Reality

Posted on March 10, 2022 by jesustrek

Abraham Lincoln was trying to make a point, but the person he was talking with was stubborn and unconvinced. So Lincoln tried another angle. He said to the fellow, “Well, lets’ see now. How many legs does a cow have?” … Continue reading →

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All Is Forgiven

Posted on March 4, 2022 by jesustrek

A story is told in Spain of a father and his teenage son who had a relationship that had become strained. It got so bad that the son ran away from home. His father, however, began a journey in search … Continue reading →

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Love’s Flame

Posted on March 2, 2022 by jesustrek

A lady was escorted to a wedding by her twenty-four-year-old bachelor son. He appeared to be unaffected by the ceremony until the bride and groom lit a single candle with their candles and then blew out their own. With that … Continue reading →

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Piercing the Darkness

Posted on February 24, 2022 by jesustrek

At the age of twelve, Robert Louis Stevenson was looking out into the dark from his upstairs window. He was watching a man lighting the street lamps. Stevenson’s governess came into the room and asked what he was doing. He … Continue reading →

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Hard to Love

Posted on February 19, 2022 by jesustrek

In 1996 Disney came out with the movie 101 Dalmatians, and it was a box office success. Many viewers fell in love with the cute spotted puppies on the big screen and decided to get one for themselves. When they … Continue reading →

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Reaching an Unlikely Goal

Posted on February 18, 2022 by jesustrek

On November 8, 1970, there was a hard-fought NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and the Detroit Lions. The game was close, and it came down to the final seconds to see who would win. The crowd gasped as … Continue reading →

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What Are You Wearing?

Posted on February 17, 2022 by jesustrek

A preacher once received a rather unusual gift from a friend in the congregation. It was a white suit. The preacher was reluctant to wear such a flashy outfit, but he didn’t want to offend his friend. He tried the … Continue reading →

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