Tag Archives: illustration

Living in the Light

Posted on October 19, 2015 by jesustrek

Our church recently began to have two Sunday morning worship services. The early service starts at 9:00am. I had not preached at that time of day before, and it was interesting to notice how brightly the sunlight shines through the … Continue reading →

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Confession Is Good for the Soul

Posted on October 16, 2015 by jesustrek

A bizarre story began to unfold earlier this week when it was reported that two teenage brothers were brutally beaten in church. One of the young men died in the attack, which was an apparent attempt to get the two … Continue reading →

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Now, that’s Different!

Posted on October 14, 2015 by jesustrek

A respectable looking lady entered a drug store and walked up to the pharmacist. She said to him, “I want to buy some cyanide.” The pharmacist asked, “Why in the world do you need cyanide?” “I need it to poison … Continue reading →

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Proper Alignment

Posted on October 12, 2015 by jesustrek

I play word games with some friends. This morning I played the first word of a new game. At least I tried to do so. The tiles were not properly placed on the board, so the game would not allow … Continue reading →

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Under-Appreciated

Posted on October 9, 2015 by jesustrek

A minister friend of mine was recently chastised on social media for not going to visit a person’s loved one in the hospital. This highly inappropriate public rebuke was immediately met with responses of people defending the minister. When all … Continue reading →

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Changing Things Around

Posted on October 8, 2015 by jesustrek

My wife and I are building a house in the country. The basement has been poured, the walls are up and the roof is complete. We drove out there the other day to see the progress. I jokingly asked our … Continue reading →

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This Is Our Year!

Posted on October 7, 2015 by jesustrek

As the Chicago Cubs prepare for their playoff game against the Pittsburgh Pirates this evening, I can’t help but think about my friends who are Cubs fans. They have remained loyal to their team through one of the longest dry … Continue reading →

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Price of Alcohol

Posted on October 6, 2015 by jesustrek

The New York Yankees are heading into the postseason without the services of one of their long-time dependable pitchers, C.C. Sabathia, who has admitted that he has a problem with alcohol. The veteran left-hander is checking into a rehab center … Continue reading →

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In Control

Posted on October 2, 2015 by jesustrek

A mother was teaching her young daughter the fruit of the Spirit, from Galatians 5:22-23. When she thought she had the list memorized, she recited it for her mother: “Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and remote control!” … Continue reading →

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Something about the Truth

Posted on October 1, 2015 by jesustrek

I find it interesting the way the recent meeting between Kim Davis and Pope Francis was covered in the media. First, it was reported that Davis’ lawyer claimed that the two had met. It was as if Davis and her … Continue reading →

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