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Imitators

Posted on October 11, 2010 by jesustrek

I wonder how many Elvis impersonators there are in the world? I suppose they make a pretty good living. Or how about those entertainers who are talented enough to do impressions of several famous people? I enjoy having a few … Continue reading →

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Perfection

Posted on October 10, 2010 by jesustrek

Today is an unusual date, 10-10-10. A lot of people planned their wedding for today. I suppose they saw some significance in those numbers. Or maybe they just wanted to make it easy to remember their anniversary! Sometimes we rate … Continue reading →

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One Rescue Plan

Posted on October 9, 2010 by jesustrek

Chile miners Rescue seems imminent for the 33 miners who have been trapped in a Chilean mine for over 2 months. A drill has just broken through to the chamber where they have been trapped, and the men should be … Continue reading →

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Unlikely Fruit

Posted on October 9, 2010 by jesustrek

Our neighbor’s pear tree is loaded with fruit. Normally this wouldn’t be a surprise. This time of year you expect pear trees to bear fruit. But this tree looks like it should be dead. The trunk is hollow, and you … Continue reading →

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Our Best Defense

Posted on October 8, 2010 by jesustrek

  The Bible portrays Satan as one who stands before the Lord to bring accusations against God’s people (Zechariah 3:1). We certainly give him plenty of opportunities to charge us with all kinds of sins. Without the blood of Jesus … Continue reading →

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Giving It Your Best Shot

Posted on October 7, 2010 by jesustrek

My 14-month-old friend Brenner recently came over for a play date. At one point, Brenner picked up my basketball and marched resolutely to the 10 foot high goal that is nailed to the side of the barn behind our house. … Continue reading →

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Noticing the Needy

Posted on October 6, 2010 by jesustrek

The young lady I saw at the gym yesterday seemed to be enjoying a routine workout. I smiled at her and said “Hi” as our paths crossed moving from one exercise machine to another. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary … Continue reading →

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That Girl

Posted on October 5, 2010 by jesustrek

Tom and Karen Cox Our 5-year-old neighbor was having a difficult time remembering our names. One day, wanting to know where my wife was, he asked me, “Where’s that girl?” Knowing what he meant, but wanting to get him to … Continue reading →

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Much Fruit

Posted on October 4, 2010 by jesustrek

Truckload of tomatoes This time of year it is not unusual to see tomatoes lying in the streets of Kokomo, Indiana. The trucks hauling the freshly harvested tomatoes are usually loaded to capacity, and when they turn a corner they … Continue reading →

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Get Back on that Horse

Posted on October 3, 2010 by jesustrek

We’ve all heard that when you fall off a horse you need to get back on it again. Diana Moore, a competitor in the World Equestrian Games, literally did that. 20 years ago, when she was 18, she and her … Continue reading →

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