Tag Archives: illustration

Still as Strong

Posted on September 20, 2012 by jesustrek

I just saw a 92-year-old man mowing the lawn of his church with a push mower. Let me type that again, just so you won’t think that there was some kind of mistake. I just saw a 92-year-old man mowing … Continue reading →

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Playing Offense

Posted on September 19, 2012 by jesustrek

One army base had just cancelled a practice session at the rifle range, but the training run to test the soldiers’ physical fitness would proceed as scheduled. Pondering this, one soldier said, “Does it bother anyone else that the Army … Continue reading →

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Keep the Unity

Posted on September 18, 2012 by jesustrek

  Last Sunday I had the privilege of preaching at an outdoor community worship service. The sermon was about the model prayer that Jesus gave his followers; the text was Matthew 6:9-13.   After the service, a lady—let’s call her … Continue reading →

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Comments from the Cage

Posted on September 17, 2012 by jesustrek

A lady walked into a pet store, just to look around. A parrot called out to her, “Hey, lady!” “What?” she responded. “You sure are ugly!” The indignant lady told the store owner what had happened and threatened to file … Continue reading →

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You Should Have Told Me Sooner!

Posted on September 13, 2012 by jesustrek

A lady calmly strolled into the drug store in her small town and walked up to the counter. The pharmacist asked, “What can we do for you?” “I would like some arsenic”, she replied. “I’m afraid I can’t let you … Continue reading →

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Not Sunk Yet

Posted on September 11, 2012 by jesustrek

Everyone knows that a cork will float on top of the water. Even if it is pressed down beneath the surface—10, 50, or even 100 feet—it will pop back up to the surface again. However, I have read that once … Continue reading →

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Commanding Respect

Posted on September 10, 2012 by jesustrek

    Tim Duncan, of the San Antonio Spurs, has been one of the best NBA basketball players for several years. This veteran is a respected leader on his team, yet he carries out this role without being overly vocal … Continue reading →

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No Place to Stand

Posted on September 7, 2012 by jesustrek

I was taking a walk through my neighborhood the other day when I noticed an odd-looking structure. It looked sort of like a stand that a deer hunter might use, but it was built closer to the ground. It had … Continue reading →

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Ignore the Barking

Posted on September 6, 2012 by jesustrek

Yesterday I was walking across the property of a friend who had given me permission to look for ginseng on her land. Her dogs didn’t know that I had their master’s blessing, so they barked incessantly at me. I just … Continue reading →

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Knights and Daze

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jesustrek

  A knight made his regular appearance before the king to give an account of his service. He said, “Sire, I have just returned from pillaging and plundering all of your enemies to the east!”   The king countered, “But … Continue reading →

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