Tag Archives: illustration

Playing with Fire

Posted on January 7, 2022 by jesustrek

Investigators suspect that a 5-year-old playing with a lighter set a Christmas tree on fire, causing a tragic blaze that killed 12 family members in a Philadelphia rowhome early Wednesday. This was the city’s deadliest fire in more than a … Continue reading →

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Unusual Messengers (Part 2)

Posted on December 24, 2021 by jesustrek

Luke 2 records the account of an angel of the Lord appearing to shepherds who were keeping watch over their flocks at night. He told them about the good news that had happened in Bethlehem—a Savior had been born to … Continue reading →

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Unusual Messengers

Posted on December 23, 2021 by jesustrek

Luke 2 tells us that an angel of the Lord appeared to shepherds and revealed to them that the Messiah, the Lord, had been born in Bethlehem. These shepherds hurried off to see for themselves what had happened, and they … Continue reading →

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Who’s Coming for Christmas?

Posted on December 17, 2021 by jesustrek

Who is coming to your house for Christmas? Is the uncle who always tells the corny jokes going to be there? Maybe the aunt who still pinches your cheeks the way she did when you were three years old! Will … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go, Christians!

Posted on December 15, 2021 by jesustrek

This past October 2, Brandon Brown had just won a NASCAR race at Talladega and was being interviewed by NBC Sports reporter, Kelli Stavast. The crowd was chanting a vulgar, anti-Joe Biden phrase, which Stavast mistakenly took to be a … Continue reading →

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Different Perspectives

Posted on December 8, 2021 by jesustrek

One day three people visited the Grand Canyon—an artist, a preacher and a cowboy. As they stood at the edge of the massive canyon and marveled at its expanse, they each responded with a statement of exclamation. The artist cried, … Continue reading →

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A Little Encouragement

Posted on December 2, 2021 by jesustrek

Everyone appreciates receiving a little encouragement for their accomplishments. We are all somewhat like the little boy who said to his father, “Let’s play darts. I’ll throw and you say ‘Wonderful!’” Okay, maybe that is an example of someone who … Continue reading →

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Not So Thankful

Posted on November 26, 2021 by jesustrek

In some parts of Mexico hot springs and cold springs are found side by side. Because of the convenience of this natural phenomenon the women often bring their laundry and boil their clothes in the hot springs and then rinse … Continue reading →

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Notable Donation

Posted on November 24, 2021 by jesustrek

Paul Harvey told the story of a woman who called the Butterball hotline with a question about a frozen turkey. The bird had been in her freezer for over 20 years. She wondered if it would be safe to eat … Continue reading →

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Between Thanksgiving and Christmas

Posted on November 23, 2021 by jesustrek

This is an especially joyful time of year for most people. We have just spent time celebrating Thanksgiving, and now we look forward to commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. One way we celebrate this time … Continue reading →

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