Tag Archives: illustration

False Generosity

Posted on May 2, 2014 by jesustrek

I once lived in an area where the gasoline prices were inflated. In our county the prices were about 15% higher than in neighboring counties. I learned that there were a couple of men who controlled the local fuel businesses, … Continue reading →

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Reason for Learning

Posted on May 1, 2014 by jesustrek

All of the Bible is important, but some parts are more critical than others for Christian living. For example, you could memorize the 12 tribes of Israel, but you might find it more useful to spend your time meditating on … Continue reading →

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Change of Plans

Posted on April 29, 2014 by jesustrek

In 1945, Cliff Barrows and his fiancée, Billie, had scraped together enough money for a simple wedding and two train tickets to a city with a resort hotel. On arrival, however, they found the hotel shut down. Stranded in an … Continue reading →

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Rush to Judgment

Posted on April 28, 2014 by jesustrek

There has been a lot of harsh criticism directed toward Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling over racially offensive remarks that have been attributed to him. This outrage is understandable. There is no place in our society for that kind … Continue reading →

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Youthful Contributor

Posted on April 25, 2014 by jesustrek

I arrived late at a local high school softball game a few days ago. I got there just in time to see a young lady on the visiting team hit one out of the ball park. Then I noticed that … Continue reading →

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Stay Rooted

Posted on April 24, 2014 by jesustrek

I noticed that a single tulip had bloomed in front of our house. Because it was under a bush, it could not be easily seen, so I decided to pick the tulip and bring it into the house and put … Continue reading →

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No Stowaways

Posted on April 23, 2014 by jesustrek

A 16-year-old Santa Clara boy is lucky to be alive after what he did last weekend. After a fight with his family, he ran away from home, somehow made it past the security fence at the Mineta San Jose International … Continue reading →

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Something to Celebrate

Posted on April 22, 2014 by jesustrek

April 20th is observed by many pot smokers as a day to celebrate the use of marijuana. This once underground celebration has become more open in the wake of a wider acceptance of marijuana use. This past Sunday, tens of … Continue reading →

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Not Guilty

Posted on April 21, 2014 by jesustrek

Boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter died Sunday at the age of 76. Carter was a contender for the middleweight title in the 1960s, but his promising career came to an abrupt end when he was accused of murder. Carter was wrongly … Continue reading →

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Deepest Thanks

Posted on April 18, 2014 by jesustrek

A man who was entering a restaurant ahead of us lingered at the entrance for a few seconds so that he could hold the door open for my wife and me. As I said, “Thanks”, I noticed that he was … Continue reading →

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