Tag Archives: illustration

Good Prevails

Posted on September 11, 2013 by jesustrek

Many things changed after the terrorist attacks on America on September 11, 2001. For one thing, we saw a resurgence of patriotism in the United States. The National Anthem and “God Bless America” stirred our emotions more deeply than before. … Continue reading →

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We Want to Remember

Posted on September 11, 2013 by jesustrek

September 11, 2001 is forever cemented in the minds of Americans. Anyone who is old enough to recall the tragic events of that day will never forget what he or she was doing when they first heard that our nation … Continue reading →

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Better Take that Call!

Posted on September 10, 2013 by jesustrek

Last night I attended a Christian men’s meeting. We enjoyed a nice meal and worshiped together. The meeting concluded with a song that we all sang together as people were invited to respond to the preaching. Just as we began … Continue reading →

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Faithful Husband

Posted on September 9, 2013 by jesustrek

Former professional baseball and football player Bo Jackson was once asked how he avoided the sexual temptations that seem to plague professional athletes. He responded that there were a couple of reasons why he didn’t pay any attention to the … Continue reading →

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Feeling Clean

Posted on September 6, 2013 by jesustrek

While on vacation recently, I felt exceptionally clean one morning. I started the day with a brisk walk. Having worked up a sweat, I showered before breakfast. Then I spent some time in the motel’s pool. Afterward, wanting to wash … Continue reading →

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Beware the Grinch!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by jesustrek

Jesse Simpson, 27, of Covington, Kentucky, recently pleaded guilty to three counts of breaking and entering. Simpson and an accomplice broke into a Toys for Tots warehouse in the early morning hours of December 24, 2011, according to authorities. They … Continue reading →

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Standing Tall

Posted on September 3, 2013 by jesustrek

At 20,320 feet, Mt. McKinley in Alaska is the tallest mountain in North America. It is the third highest peak in the world, trailing only Mt. Everest in Nepal and Mt. Aconcagua in Argentina. Geologists are surprised that Mt. McKinley … Continue reading →

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Neglected Words

Posted on September 2, 2013 by jesustrek

A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to live very cautiously in her early years. Perhaps this is why her father became so over-protective of her. Mr. Barrett disapproved of his daughter’s courtship with Robert Browning. When they married in … Continue reading →

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Hope for Our Society

Posted on August 29, 2013 by jesustrek

Now that we have had a few days to think about Miley Cyrus’ controversial, raunchy performance on MTV’s Video Music Awards, maybe we can see a silver lining in this story. It seems that the overwhelming majority of viewers who … Continue reading →

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Best Speech

Posted on August 29, 2013 by jesustrek

We recently marked the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” speech. King’s speech is one of the most famous in human history. There are many reasons why this speech stands out. For one … Continue reading →

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