Tag Archives: illustration

About Face

Posted on July 9, 2012 by jesustrek

While preaching recently, I was right in the middle of a humorous story when I suddenly realized that I was telling the wrong joke! I had never made this particular mistake before (although I have made most of the other … Continue reading →

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Up the Creek with a Paddle

Posted on July 7, 2012 by jesustrek

Yesterday I took a short canoe trip up the Ohio River. The temperature was close to 100 degrees and the water was calm when I put in about a hundred yards from my house. In the hour-and-a-half I was on … Continue reading →

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Let Others Shine

Posted on July 6, 2012 by jesustrek

One of the reasons The Andy Griffith Show was such a success was due to a change they made in the early going. When Don Knotts was brought in to play the part of deputy Barney Fife, the chemistry of … Continue reading →

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Focus on Your Strengths

Posted on July 5, 2012 by jesustrek

    The recent passing of legendary television star Andy Griffith has given us a reason to contemplate his amazing career. Part of Griffith’s success came from the fact that he learned early on to play to his strengths. He … Continue reading →

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Freedom Gained

Posted on July 4, 2012 by jesustrek

Today we celebrate Independence Day, the birthday of the United States of America. I suppose you could make an argument that we gained our freedom through a process that occurred over time. Did we become free when the colonies banded … Continue reading →

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Time to Run!

Posted on July 3, 2012 by jesustrek

I was doing some trimming in front of my house when a praying mantis jumped out of a bush and onto the porch. I doubt that he had ever encountered anything as terrifying as the fearful electric hedge trimmers I … Continue reading →

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How to Behave

Posted on July 2, 2012 by jesustrek

Tennis players who are preparing to play at Wimbledon receive some special training before the tournament. They are given some tips on royal etiquette when playing in the presence of Prince Charles. Roger Federer said, “They do brief you beforehand. … Continue reading →

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Inspection Time

Posted on June 28, 2012 by jesustrek

I recently noticed that one of the tires on our car had prematurely worn out. The front tire on the driver’s side was completely bald, while the other three tires have significant tread left on them. Knowing that there must … Continue reading →

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Great Story!

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jesustrek

Some people have some amazing stories to tell about their lives. Isaac had a great one—the one about the time his father Abraham almost sacrificed him as an offering to God (Genesis 22:1-14). People probably asked Isaac to tell them … Continue reading →

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Rude Awakening

Posted on June 23, 2012 by jesustrek

I was out for a walk early this morning when someone in a pickup truck drove by, slowed down, and blew his horn very loudly. He drove on a little farther before turning around. The driver then pulled over on … Continue reading →

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