Tag Archives: illustration

Danger Ahead!

Posted on February 26, 2019 by jesustrek

A hiker in Yosemite National Park was killed Sunday when struck by falling rock and ice. Officials had closed the trail due to the hazardous conditions. The trail closure was clearly marked, but the hiker ignored the warning and suffered … Continue reading →

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Easy for Me to Say!

Posted on February 25, 2019 by jesustrek

I was once watching a sports announcer on television as he offered his view of something that had happened in the sports world. I don’t recall whether he was talking about a certain player, a particular team or a play … Continue reading →

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Determination

Posted on February 22, 2019 by jesustrek

Ignacy Jan Paderewski was asked by a fellow pianist if he could be ready to play a recital on short notice. The famous musician replied: “I am always ready. I have practiced eight hours daily for forty years.” The other … Continue reading →

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Are You Ready?

Posted on February 21, 2019 by jesustrek

I have heard that there is an old tombstone in a cemetery in Indiana which bears the following epitaph: Pause Stranger when you pass me by, As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you … Continue reading →

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Close to God

Posted on February 20, 2019 by jesustrek

My old friend Alberta Herron recently passed away at the age of 93. Alberta was a wonderful Christian woman, one of the best members a church could ever have. She cared about people, and you could always count on her … Continue reading →

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Similar Uniforms

Posted on February 19, 2019 by jesustrek

The new professional football league, the AAF, is off to a good start in their first two weeks. The games have been getting a lot of attention, and the reception from fans has been strong. However, a game yesterday between … Continue reading →

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It Felt Real

Posted on February 15, 2019 by jesustrek

Someone asked a golfer if he ever had a hole-in-one. He answered, “No, but I know what one feels like.” When asked to explain, he said, “I hit a ball on an unfamiliar course, and it rolled up toward the … Continue reading →

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Reliable

Posted on February 14, 2019 by jesustrek

I once read about a man who lived in Long Island, New York, in the early 1900s. This fellow was an amateur meteorologist. He once ordered a barometer from a mail-order company and anxiously awaited the arrival of his purchase. … Continue reading →

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Who Are You Going to Believe?

Posted on February 13, 2019 by jesustrek

A man was speeding through a small town when he got pulled over by a local deputy. The deputy approached the car and said, “I guess you know you were driving well over the speed limit. Let me see your … Continue reading →

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That’s What I Thought!

Posted on February 12, 2019 by jesustrek

A speeding driver passed a state trooper who was parked alongside the highway. The trooper pulled out onto the highway and began his pursuit, blue light flashing and siren blaring. Instead of pulling over, the speeding driver put the accelerator … Continue reading →

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