Tag Archives: illustration

Destiny

Posted on May 10, 2013 by jesustrek

This morning I looked out my kitchen window and saw what I first thought was a cat walking across the yard toward the house. I quickly realized that this was no cat; it was an opossum. It is not that … Continue reading →

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The Value of Wisdom

Posted on May 9, 2013 by jesustrek

  On a recent trip to Washington, D.C., we took a bus tour of the city. As our guide informed us of the significance of the sights we were seeing, he pointed out a larger-than-life statue of Albert Einstein. We … Continue reading →

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Blinded by Pride

Posted on May 8, 2013 by jesustrek

I once tried (unsuccessfully) to help a church move from their manmade democratic form of running the church to the biblical pattern of elder governance. During the teaching process, one lady claimed that she should have just as much say … Continue reading →

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Give of Your Best to the Master

Posted on May 7, 2013 by jesustrek

A lady once called the hotline of a company that sold turkeys. She wanted to know if it would be safe to eat a turkey that had been in her freezer for 20 years. The customer representative informed her that … Continue reading →

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Felt the Pain

Posted on May 6, 2013 by jesustrek

The boy coming up to pinch hit was by far the smallest player on his baseball team, but he approached the batter’s box with great zeal and determination. Pounding the plate with his bat, he eagerly awaited the first pitch. … Continue reading →

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Check Your Pulse

Posted on May 3, 2013 by jesustrek

I hopped on the treadmill in the exercise room of the hotel where we stayed on our recent vacation. Hoping to elevate my heart rate and burn a few calories, I started walking. However, something unusual happened. The more that … Continue reading →

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Least of These

Posted on May 2, 2013 by jesustrek

In the beginning years of my ministry, I would often pray that God would send influential people to the church I served. I asked him for leaders, teachers, administrators and others who would help me build the kingdom the way … Continue reading →

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We Remember

Posted on May 1, 2013 by jesustrek

My wife and I recently visited Washington, D.C. for a week. Knowing we would be walking around outdoors a lot, I searched for a hat to protect my bald head from the sun. I found a Boston baseball cap that … Continue reading →

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Know Your Role

Posted on April 27, 2013 by jesustrek

The young son of our friends was excited about the prospect of being in an upcoming wedding. As the day drew closer, the young fellow asked his mother, “When will I get to try on my bear suit?” “What are … Continue reading →

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Look for the Helpers

Posted on April 25, 2013 by jesustrek

In the aftermath of the Newtown school shootings of last December, a quote attributed to Fred Rogers was making the rounds of social media. These words are also appropriate as we deal with the tragic bombing at the Boston Marathon. … Continue reading →

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