Tag Archives: illustration

Obesity and Hunger

Posted on May 23, 2012 by jesustrek

According to a Tamara Sandberg article that appeared in the Lexington Herald-Leader on May 21, there is a paradox in Kentucky and the rest of the U.S. It appears that people are obese and hungry at the same time. The … Continue reading →

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At the Name of Jesus

Posted on May 21, 2012 by jesustrek

I was asked to pray at our local high school’s graduation ceremony that took place last week. Thankful to have that privilege, I gladly accepted the invitation, and offered both an invocation and a benediction in the name of Jesus. … Continue reading →

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More than a Nod

Posted on May 18, 2012 by jesustrek

A farmer once complained that he owned the laziest rooster that ever existed. He said that the rooster was too lazy to even crow when the sun came up in the morning. He simply waited until some other rooster crowed—and … Continue reading →

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Better Toss

Posted on May 17, 2012 by jesustrek

I recently saw something at a high school baseball game that I had never seen before. A batter drew a walk and tossed his bat toward the dugout. However, his bat landed far short of where he intended. Most players … Continue reading →

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In the Strength You Have

Posted on May 16, 2012 by jesustrek

Gideon was an unlikely hero. He was threshing wheat in a most unlikely place, a winepress, in order to hide from Israel’s enemies. An angel of the Lord met him there and said to him, “The Lord is with you, … Continue reading →

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No Change

Posted on May 15, 2012 by jesustrek

There once was a cantankerous middle-aged woman who griped and complained constantly. She was especially hard on her husband. The poor fellow couldn’t seem to ever do anything right. This woman began attending church with a friend and decided to … Continue reading →

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More Time?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by jesustrek

Many people have been concerned because the impressive calendar developed by the Mayan civilization appeared to end on December 21, 2012. This led to speculation that the Mayans had predicted that the world would radically change, or perhaps even end … Continue reading →

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What Comes Around

Posted on May 11, 2012 by jesustrek

A couple of days ago, I heard a rooster crowing as I began my morning walk. This is not a familiar sound, since I live in the middle of town. I am sure that the rooster was annoying some people … Continue reading →

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Out of Position

Posted on May 9, 2012 by jesustrek

On Sunday, May 6, both teams ran out of pitchers in a 17-inning game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox. It was described as “a crazy game at Fenway Park”. It was the first major league game … Continue reading →

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Turn Around!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by jesustrek

A lady heard on the radio that there was a driver headed the wrong way on the interstate highway during the afternoon rush hour. This errant driver was endangering the lives of many people. Concerned because her husband was travelling … Continue reading →

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