Tag Archives: illustration

Something Before

Posted on March 19, 2013 by jesustrek

Paul Prather says that his father, who was a preacher, also did some substitute teaching. One day his father caught some boys playing poker at school. They admitted their guilt, but were surprised at the substitute teacher’s offer. He told … Continue reading →

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Nothing Left Out

Posted on March 18, 2013 by jesustrek

When Alex Permann made a half-court shot before the Missouri Valley Conference championship basketball game, he thought he had won $50,000. The contest required that he make a layup, free throw, three-pointer and half-court shot in 24 seconds in order … Continue reading →

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Hot Babe

Posted on March 15, 2013 by jesustrek

Is there anybody on the planet who is hotter now than Betty White? The 91-year-old television icon is more in demand now than she ever has been in her lengthy and illustrious career. If you had told her back in … Continue reading →

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Time to Splurge

Posted on March 14, 2013 by jesustrek

I just read that today (3.14) is National Pi Day. So I decided to celebrate by…eating pie! Did you really think that I was going to say, “Doing math”?! The Bible warns against gluttony. It also encourages us to make … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Victory

Posted on March 13, 2013 by jesustrek

There have been a lot of upsets in college basketball this season, and with those jubilant victories come the court-storming celebrations, as the fans of the home team stream onto the court to rejoice in the victory. Some coaches are … Continue reading →

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Deserving Our Help

Posted on March 11, 2013 by jesustrek

Gary Hank Thompson, 30, has done pretty well financially by begging for money in Lexington, Kentucky. Thompson recently admitted that he makes $60,000 to $100,000 a year from the kindness of strangers. Thompson has pleaded guilty to two counts of … Continue reading →

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Finest Dining

Posted on March 9, 2013 by jesustrek

Sixty-three diners became very ill after eating last month at Noma, a Copenhagen restaurant known for its fine dining. These dinner guests experienced diarrhea and vomiting. Some staff members also reported being sick. Noma was named the world’s best restaurant … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Earn It

Posted on March 8, 2013 by jesustrek

Fred Butler dropped out of school in order to support his mother and five younger siblings. Therefore, he never earned a high school diploma, and that always bothered him. Butler went on to accomplish a lot in life. He served … Continue reading →

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No Special Deals

Posted on March 6, 2013 by jesustrek

Someone recently said that most people oppose abortion except for three types of circumstances:  rape, incest and “my situation”. It’s true that we humans have an incredible ability to rationalize our behavior no matter how wrong our actions may be. … Continue reading →

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Brand New You

Posted on March 5, 2013 by jesustrek

Not long ago, I watched a men’s college basketball game on ESPN Classic. It was a 1983 ACC tournament semi-final between North Carolina State and North Carolina. There were several elements of the re-broadcast that interested me. I noticed that … Continue reading →

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