Tag Archives: illustration

A Lively Church

Posted on October 30, 2010 by jesustrek

You’ve probably heard the story about the man who died suddenly during the church service. When the undertaker arrived, he carried out five men before he found the right one! Some churches have a reputation for not being very lively. … Continue reading →

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When Jesus Stood Up

Posted on October 29, 2010 by jesustrek

Stephen was the first martyr of the church. He was stoned to death by religious people who rejected his message about Jesus Christ. As his opponents began to unleash their violent fury against him, the Bible says, “But Stephen, full … Continue reading →

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Unwanted Pages

Posted on October 28, 2010 by jesustrek

My Bible is falling apart. Perhaps that makes it look as if I have used it more than I really have. To tell the truth, I just bought this Bible a couple of years ago. I thought I was getting … Continue reading →

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Helping Them Find Jesus

Posted on October 26, 2010 by jesustrek

The gospels tell us that Jesus healed multitudes of people. Someone once pointed out that out of the ones who were healed, the Scriptures give more details about 40 of those individuals. And of those 40 people, 34 of them … Continue reading →

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Destination Unknown

Posted on October 25, 2010 by jesustrek

A story is told about Albert Einstein riding on a train. The conductor was collecting tickets, and Einstein couldn’t find his. The conductor told him, “Don’t worry about it. I’ll be back in a few minutes. You can give me … Continue reading →

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Violent Offenders

Posted on October 22, 2010 by jesustrek

The National Football League is cracking down on players who deliver excessively violent blows on the football field. Some players lower their heads as they plow into an opponent, disregarding even their own safety. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent a … Continue reading →

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Making Progress

Posted on October 22, 2010 by jesustrek

My 3-year-old friend Grant was showing me his golf swing the other day. He told me that he had been practicing a lot with his plastic club and ball. I asked him if he was getting any better, and he … Continue reading →

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Persevering Under Trial

Posted on October 21, 2010 by jesustrek

Basketball fans everywhere—not just from Purdue—were saddened to learn that Robbie Hummel tore his right anterior cruciate ligament for the second time in eight months. He was considered to be one of the best college players in the country and … Continue reading →

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Dead Wood

Posted on October 19, 2010 by jesustrek

A couple of years ago, our family was removing a dead tree that had fallen in my in-laws’ yard. My brother-in-law cut off a slice of wood that was about 2 inches thick and a foot in diameter. The piece … Continue reading →

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Laughing in Church

Posted on October 18, 2010 by jesustrek

I laughed out loud in church yesterday. It wasn’t because the preacher told a joke, nor was it because something funny happened. I laughed out of sheer joy when someone was baptized into Christ. My wife and I were worshipping … Continue reading →

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