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True Colors

Posted on November 2, 2012 by jesustrek

A Massachusetts fisherman recently caught a rare lobster that is half orange and half black, with the colors split down the middle. Such coloration is estimated to occur only once in every 50 million lobsters. Far more common are people … Continue reading →

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Our Daily Candy

Posted on November 1, 2012 by jesustrek

I enjoyed handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters who came to our door last evening. Some are quick to tell me why they have come. Others simply stand there and hold out their bag for me to put candy in. … Continue reading →

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Shouldn’t Be Doing That!

Posted on October 31, 2012 by jesustrek

My wife and I had just moved into our current home about a week before Halloween a couple of years ago. I wasn’t home when trick-or-treating began that year, so Karen was left alone to give out candy to the … Continue reading →

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Chosen

Posted on October 30, 2012 by jesustrek

When Mike Krzyzewski coached the USA Olympic men’s basketball team, he noticed that Lebron James had a huge tattoo that says, “Chosen 1”. Krzyzewski said, “I think I’m going to get one of those.” James leaned over and replied, “No, … Continue reading →

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By the Numbers

Posted on October 24, 2012 by jesustrek

After lights out, the inmates of the prison took turns calling out numbers, which caused the other inmates to burst out in laughter. “#23!” “Ha! Ha! Ha!” “#17!” “Ha! Ha! Ha!” “#42!” “Ha! Ha! Ha!” A new prisoner asked his … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found

Posted on October 23, 2012 by jesustrek

Corn mazes have become a popular activity for many people. Some farmers have found that they can make some extra money by taking advantage of this trend. One of the more elaborate corn mazes is at Cool Patch Pumpkins in … Continue reading →

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Bullet-Proof

Posted on October 22, 2012 by jesustrek

Officer John Rainey, of the Nicholasville (KY) police department, got out of his cruiser last Friday evening to investigate a man who was acting suspiciously. The suspect opened fire on Rainey, striking him in the back. Fortunately, Officer Rainey was … Continue reading →

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Simple Reminder

Posted on October 20, 2012 by jesustrek

When the Israelites entered the promised land, the Lord had them to set up 12 stones as a reminder of what the Lord had done for them. This simple memorial would be used to tell the story of God’s goodness … Continue reading →

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Hospitality

Posted on October 18, 2012 by jesustrek

  Hospitality is one of the qualities that we ought to see in a church leader (Titus 1:8). For obvious reasons, we want our elders to be men who are willing to share their lives with others.   In addition … Continue reading →

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Showing Appreciation

Posted on October 17, 2012 by jesustrek

The New York Yankees’ hopes for success in this year’s playoffs took a severe blow when team captain Derek Jeter broke his ankle in the 12th inning of the first game of the AL Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers. … Continue reading →

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