Tag Archives: illustration

What Do You Know?

Posted on December 9, 2014 by jesustrek

Recently I have watched a few episodes of the old television show Hogan’s Heroes. Quite often, the bumbling German soldier, Sergeant Shultz, would catch Hogan and his buddies breaking the rules at the prison camp where they were held captive. … Continue reading →

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Deer in the Headlights

Posted on December 8, 2014 by jesustrek

I narrowly missed hitting a deer as I was driving home a few nights ago. I saw her in the headlights and slowed down as I approached her. She was walking slowly and calmly toward the highway, apparently oblivious to … Continue reading →

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Wife of Noble Character

Posted on December 5, 2014 by jesustrek

Yesterday I was in my office preparing to speak at the funeral of a Christian lady. I was reading through Proverbs 31, which speaks of a wife of noble character. This Scripture paints a picture of the ideal woman. She … Continue reading →

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Fierce Competition

Posted on December 4, 2014 by jesustrek

Here’s what Central Michigan women’s basketball coach Sue Guevara had to say about the Kentucky Wildcats as her team prepared to play them recently. “They’re good. There’s a reason they’re in the top 25. They’re fast. They’re aggressive. They know … Continue reading →

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Knowing Your Purpose

Posted on December 2, 2014 by jesustrek

In an effort to reduce obesity, new regulations will soon go into effect that will mandate calorie counts on menus in restaurants. Some restaurants have already begun to offer more healthy choices. However, there is a danger that some eateries … Continue reading →

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Changing the World

Posted on December 1, 2014 by jesustrek

Carl Dietrich has been working for years to produce a flying car. Now it seems that his efforts are about to pay off. Dietrich thinks that the Terrafugia Transition, a two-seater flying car that costs $279,000, will be on the … Continue reading →

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Black Friday

Posted on November 28, 2014 by jesustrek

The Friday after Thanksgiving has come to be the biggest shopping day of the year. “Black Friday” has expanded in recent years. Stores have been opening at ridiculously early hours. More recently, Black Friday has backed up into Thursday evening, … Continue reading →

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Ticket Required

Posted on November 28, 2014 by jesustrek

My wife went to a Black Friday sale that actually started at 6:00pm on Thursday. She followed the standard procedure of getting a ticket for the item she intended to buy, then going to stand in the proper line until … Continue reading →

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Prayer of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2014 by jesustrek

Dear Abby recently printed this prayer that was written by her mother. She says that no Thanksgiving would be complete without it: “Oh, Heavenly Father, We thank Thee for food and remember the hungry. We thank Thee for health and … Continue reading →

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The Captain

Posted on November 24, 2014 by jesustrek

Bob Russell likes to tell the following story. I hope it blesses you. An old, experienced fisherman was sitting on the bank of the Ohio River years ago, hoping for some action on the end of his line. A young … Continue reading →

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