Tag Archives: illustration

Incremental Sacrifice

Posted on June 10, 2016 by jesustrek

Fred Craddock once spoke to a group of ministers about an observation he had made about the subject of sacrifice. Here is what he said: “To give my life for Christ appears glorious. To pour myself out for others…to pay … Continue reading →

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Powerful Tool

Posted on June 8, 2016 by jesustrek

Jerry Kramer was a star player on the Green Bay Packer championship teams coached by the great Vince Lombardi. Lombardi, considered one of the top coaches of all time, could be tough on his players, but he also knew how … Continue reading →

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Higher Vision

Posted on June 7, 2016 by jesustrek

In the book A Saviour for All Seasons, William Barker tells about a bishop who once stayed at the home of a college president who also served as professor of physics and chemistry. The bishop expressed his belief that just … Continue reading →

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National Donut Day

Posted on June 3, 2016 by jesustrek

I just heard that today is National Donut Day. Various establishments known primarily for their donuts are advertising all kinds of special deals. Did you indulge in your favorite variety of this sweet, circle-shaped treat? If you are like me, … Continue reading →

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Need Anything?

Posted on June 2, 2016 by jesustrek

A man who had chosen a minimalist lifestyle watched with interest as his new neighbor unloaded a truckload of furniture, decorative items, electronic devices and numerous other possessions. When he went over to introduce himself, he said, “If you ever … Continue reading →

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Basking In the Light

Posted on June 1, 2016 by jesustrek

I don’t know a whole lot about house plants, but I do know that they need to be in the sunlight. As a matter of fact, sometimes plants will lean toward the sun. They are designed to seek the source … Continue reading →

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Avoid the Traffic

Posted on May 28, 2016 by jesustrek

A few years ago, when my wife and I were living in Indiana, we decided to take a few days off and drive south. As we left the Kokomo area and headed toward Indianapolis, it suddenly occurred to us that … Continue reading →

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Your Turn to Choose

Posted on May 28, 2016 by jesustrek

Remember those painful moments on the playground or in gym class when kids would choose sides for team sports? The captains of each team would dutifully pick who they thought were the best players until finally everyone had been chosen. … Continue reading →

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Message Found

Posted on May 27, 2016 by jesustrek

In April of 2015, retired post office worker Marianne Winkler was wandering along the coast of Amrum, an island off the coast of Germany, when she happened upon a message in a bottle. Inside, a postcard requested its return to … Continue reading →

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Worth the Money

Posted on May 23, 2016 by jesustrek

As a family was driving home from church one Sunday, the father went on and on, complaining about the worship service. It was too long. The sermon was boring. The songs were too slow. Finally his son interrupted, “Daddy, I … Continue reading →

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