Tag Archives: illustration

Pain That Serves a Purpose

Posted on January 13, 2012 by jesustrek

A few years ago I needed to have major surgery on my hand. Part of the rehabilitation process was to make a tight fist, but I could not even bring my fingers down to the palm. Therefore, my physical therapist … Continue reading →

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Taste the Difference

Posted on January 12, 2012 by jesustrek

My Dad and I once stopped in for a quick visit with Mamaw Cox. As usual, she offered to fix us a snack. And, as usual, we said “Yes”. She soon handed each of us a bowl of yummy looking … Continue reading →

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Obey the Law

Posted on January 4, 2012 by jesustrek

Yesterday I pulled away from an intersection that I thought was a 4-way stop. The person driving the pickup truck approaching from my right knew that it was actually a 2-way stop, and that he had the right of way, … Continue reading →

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She’s a Must to Avoid

Posted on January 2, 2012 by jesustrek

“She’s a must to avoid A complete impossibility She’s a must to avoid Better take it from me”—Herman’s Hermits Have you ever tried to get along with someone, but it just didn’t seem possible to work things out? I suppose … Continue reading →

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I Promise to Do Better

Posted on December 31, 2011 by jesustrek

The coming of a New Year often causes people to make resolutions. I have a friend who decided to quit smoking last year. He got so much satisfaction from that decision that he has resolved to quit smoking again this … Continue reading →

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Perseverance, Anyone?

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jesustrek

Jacob Raleigh In 2009, Jacob Raleigh made it to the Kentucky state tennis tournament playing for Letcher County Central High School. He was a left-handed player with a power game. Jacob made it back to the state tournament again as … Continue reading →

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Why He Came

Posted on December 24, 2011 by jesustrek

Just a few verses after Luke’s beloved historical account of Jesus’ birth comes a stark reminder of the reason why he came to earth. Joseph and Mary brought baby Jesus to Jerusalem to fulfill the requirement of the Jewish Law. … Continue reading →

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We are Not Alone

Posted on December 23, 2011 by jesustrek

Scientists hailed the recent discovery of two planets that are roughly the size of Earth. Even though these planets are far too hot to sustain life as we know it, many people are excited about this find. This discovery adds … Continue reading →

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Hidden Emotions

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jesustrek

“Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief.”—Proverbs 14:13. I made yet another trip to the funeral home today. I have lost track of how many times I have gone to be with bereaved families … Continue reading →

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Rough Treatment

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jesustrek

I visited a newborn baby in the hospital yesterday. The family and I watched from behind a window as the little fellow endured his first hour outside the womb. He was stuck, poked, prodded, wiped, wrestled, monitored and tested. He … Continue reading →

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