Tag Archives: illustration

Practicing What You Preach

Posted on April 23, 2016 by jesustrek

I just read that comedian Tracy Morgan has cancelled a performance in Mississippi because of an incoming law that allows some workers to refuse to do business with certain individuals because of religious reasons. Singer Bryan Adams has also cancelled … Continue reading →

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Still Running

Posted on April 20, 2016 by jesustrek

Adrianne Haslet lost her left leg in the bombing that occurred near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon. Many thought that Haslet’s days of running marathons were over, but she proved them wrong. She entered the 2016 race, … Continue reading →

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Leading the Way

Posted on April 19, 2016 by jesustrek

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has apologized for his administration’s role in the lead-tainted water crisis in Flint. Furthermore, Snyder says that he will drink Flint water at home and at work for at least the next month to prove to … Continue reading →

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Knock at the Door

Posted on April 18, 2016 by jesustrek

One of the most misunderstood verses of Scripture is Revelation 3:20, where Jesus says, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with … Continue reading →

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Finishing Strong

Posted on April 14, 2016 by jesustrek

Kobe Bryant played the final game of his long and illustrious career for the Los Angeles Lakers last night, and it was a memorable performance. Before the home crowd, Bryant led his team to a come-from-behind victory over the Utah … Continue reading →

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Never Out of Fuel

Posted on April 13, 2016 by jesustrek

Dr. Paul Brand was speaking to a medical college in India on “Let your light so shine before men that they may behold your good works and glorify your Father.” (Matthew 5:16). In front of the lectern was an oil … Continue reading →

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Reputation

Posted on April 11, 2016 by jesustrek

“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five years to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently.”—Warren Buffett. We all can think of people who have allowed a weak moment or a poor decision … Continue reading →

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Off to a Bad Start

Posted on April 8, 2016 by jesustrek

Ernie Els got off to a terrible start on the very first hole on the opening day of The Masters yesterday. Just two feet away from making par, things went downhill quickly for Els. He missed the putt. Then he … Continue reading →

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Be Safe!

Posted on April 7, 2016 by jesustrek

George Vandeman wrote about a young man who was making his first climb in the Alps, accompanied by two experienced guides. It was a steep, hazardous ascent, but the young man felt secure with one guide ahead of him and … Continue reading →

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What Do You See Now?

Posted on April 6, 2016 by jesustrek

A Coloradan moved to Texas and built a house with a huge picture window from which he could view thousands of acres of rangeland. “The only problem is,” he said, “there’s nothing to see!” About the same time, a Texan … Continue reading →

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