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Scarred Hands

Posted on September 27, 2010 by jesustrek

Tom’s hand post-op I have a condition called Dupuytren’s contracture. If left unchecked, it can cause one or more fingers to bend toward the palm, so that you cannot straighten them. Until recently, the only way to correct this condition … Continue reading →

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Easy Decision

Posted on September 26, 2010 by jesustrek

Joe Gibbs Joe Gibbs is an NFL Hall of Fame coach and the owner of a NASCAR team. He is also an outspoken Christian. Recently Gibbs had the opportunity to speak to 600 inmates in South Carolina. He told them, … Continue reading →

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Cohabitation

Posted on September 25, 2010 by jesustrek

Figures released by the Census Bureau Thursday show that the number of cohabiting opposite sex couples increased by 13% last year. This sharp increase is thought to be partly due to people trying to save money in these tough economic … Continue reading →

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You Reap what You Sow

Posted on September 22, 2010 by jesustrek

  On Monday, September 20, 2010, an aspiring rapper pleaded guilty in Virginia to killing his 16-year-old girlfriend, her parents and her friend. The murders took place just days after the adults chaperoned the teens at a music festival featuring … Continue reading →

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Confession is Good for the Soul

Posted on September 21, 2010 by jesustrek

Bobby Knight’s famous chair toss Former basketball coach Bobby Knight recently claimed that the media got the story wrong when he threw a chair across the court at an Indiana game in 1985. He said, “There was a lady across … Continue reading →

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The Power of an Invitation

Posted on September 18, 2010 by jesustrek

Of all the people Jesus healed, 40 individuals are specifically mentioned in the New Testament as having been cured by Jesus. Of those 40, 34 of them did not make their way to Jesus by themselves; they had help finding … Continue reading →

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The Squawking Hero

Posted on September 17, 2010 by jesustrek

Megan Howard had just fed breakfast to the toddler she was baby-sitting when she stepped out of the room for a moment. Just then, the little girl, Hannah, began to choke on her food. Luckily, Megan’s parrot, Willie, noticed that … Continue reading →

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The Last Appointment

Posted on September 16, 2010 by jesustrek

Michael Douglas Hollywood icon Michael Douglas was diagnosed with stage 4 throat cancer last month. The Oscar-winning actor is undergoing a grueling round of treatments which include chemotherapy and radiation. Douglas has a positive attitude and says that he likes … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Commandment

Posted on September 15, 2010 by jesustrek

Tony Blair Former British prime minister Tony Blair wrote an article titled “Why Faith Matters” that appeared in the September 12 edition of Parade magazine. In the article, Blair talks about his Christian faith, but he betrays a woeful lack … Continue reading →

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An Honest Day’s Work

Posted on September 13, 2010 by jesustrek

I recently saw a fellow wearing a T-shirt that had the following message—“Silly Liberals! Paychecks are for Workers!” No matter how you vote, you have to admit that the Bible warns against laziness and encourages people to work for a … Continue reading →

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