Tag Archives: illustration

Don’t Oversleep!

Posted on August 27, 2010 by jesustrek

Professional golfer Jim Furyk overslept Wednesday and missed his tee time. Furyk’s cell phone alarm clock lost power overnight, and he had no backup plan. PGA officials had no choice but to disqualify him from the tournament. Furyk commented, “I’ve … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Salvation

Posted on August 26, 2010 by jesustrek

A landslide at a gold-and-copper mine in Chile on August 5 trapped 33 miners more than 2,200 feet underground. 17 days later, all 33 men were found to be alive and in relatively good condition. Although it will be some … Continue reading →

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Star Light, Star Bright

Posted on August 25, 2010 by jesustrek

Scientists recently identified a star with perhaps as many as seven planets, resembling our own solar system. If confirmed, this planetary system—more than 100 light years away—would have the most planets ever found outside our solar system. Mankind has always … Continue reading →

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Hidden Pollution

Posted on August 24, 2010 by jesustrek

2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill The recent reports coming from the Gulf of Mexico have been mostly positive. Much of the oil from the BP spill has been cleaned up by workers or dispersed by nature. This has happened … Continue reading →

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Prepared to Speak

Posted on August 23, 2010 by jesustrek

On a recent episode of America’s Funniest Videos, there was a short clip of some children reciting memory work at church. After giving a short speech, each child was rewarded with some candy. One little boy stepped up to the … Continue reading →

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Staying Humble

Posted on August 22, 2010 by jesustrek

I have something built into my life that keeps me humble. It’s called a wife. Not long ago, I got so sick that I finally gave in and let my wife drive me to see the doctor. She went with … Continue reading →

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One Out of a Hundred

Posted on August 21, 2010 by jesustrek

“Then Jesus told them this parable: “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. Does he not leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it? And … Continue reading →

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How Is the Fishing?

Posted on August 20, 2010 by jesustrek

The first people that Jesus called to be his disciples were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men”. (Matt.4:19). Jesus still bids people to come and follow him, and no matter what your … Continue reading →

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A Forgiving Heart

Posted on August 18, 2010 by jesustrek

I heard a story about a baggage handler who worked for a major airline. One day while he was working, a customer became angry over the way his luggage was being handled. He loudly and profanely berated the worker. This … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Johnson on “Survivor”

Posted on August 17, 2010 by jesustrek

Former college and NFL football coach Jimmy Johnson will be a contestant on the reality show “Survivor” this season. CBS recently announced that Johnson will be one of the 20 castaways sent to Nicaragua. The season premiere of the show … Continue reading →

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