Tag Archives: illustration

We Know the Words

Posted on May 31, 2019 by jesustrek

Devoted St. Louis Blues fans gathered at the Enterprise Center to watch their beloved team on the big screen as they played in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final Wednesday night. A glitch in the video system caused the … Continue reading →

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Define Wicked

Posted on May 24, 2019 by jesustrek

When you hear the word “wicked”, what do you think of? We might think of terrorism, sexual immorality, murder, stealing, lying, child abuse, etc. There are many actions that most Christians have no problem calling “wicked”. However, Jesus seems to … Continue reading →

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Gifted Differently

Posted on May 22, 2019 by jesustrek

We like to say that we are all created equal, but we aren’t. Not really. Some people are so naturally beautiful that they could be actors or models. Others of us look like we fell out of the ugly tree … Continue reading →

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Held Accountable

Posted on May 20, 2019 by jesustrek

In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus tells a parable about three servants who were entrusted with a sum of money to be invested for him. After a period of time, the master held the servants accountable for their actions. The first two … Continue reading →

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Ticket to Ride

Posted on May 13, 2019 by jesustrek

I am told that there were different types of tickets you could buy to ride on a stagecoach back in the frontier days. If you bought a first-class ticket you could remain seated, no matter what. If the stagecoach got … Continue reading →

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Mama’s Boy

Posted on May 10, 2019 by jesustrek

A mother was concerned about her only son going off to college. She wrote the following letter to the college president: “Dear Sir: My son has been accepted for admission to your college and soon he will be leaving me. … Continue reading →

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Food Available

Posted on May 9, 2019 by jesustrek

Last fall my wife and I put a bird feeder outside our living room window. We hoped to attract some birds that would entertain us and to offer some food to our little feathered friends to help them make it … Continue reading →

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The Reason for Our Courage

Posted on May 8, 2019 by jesustrek

“But Jesus immediately said to them: ‘Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.’”—Matthew 14:27 The disciples of Jesus were terrified when they saw him walking on water. But he spoke to their fears, telling them to be courageous, not … Continue reading →

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Stay in Your Lane

Posted on May 7, 2019 by jesustrek

Maximum Security crossed the finish line first in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. However, the horse was disqualified when race stewards determined that it had interfered with several horses. Maximum Security’s jockey, Luis Saez, thinks that the horse drifted out of his … Continue reading →

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Off Track

Posted on May 4, 2019 by jesustrek

Kentucky Derby favorite Omaha Beach will not be competing in this year’s race. He was scratched because of a breathing issue. This condition can be fixed, but even if the surgery is successful, the horse will be out of training … Continue reading →

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