Tag Archives: Jesus

Super Strong

Posted on June 25, 2011 by jesustrek

Danous Estenor University of South Florida offensive lineman Danous Estenor rescued Pedro Arzola this past February by lifting the 3,000 pound car that had him trapped. This is a case of what is called “hysterical strength”, a burst of adrenaline … Continue reading →

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Not Overtly Religious

Posted on June 22, 2011 by jesustrek

A recent news article talked about President Obama’s love for golf. It said, “To be sure, Obama prefers playing golf as a way to release political pressure. He almost always heads out on Sunday mornings, rarely trading his nine or … Continue reading →

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How Is Your Vision?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by jesustrek

An old Chinese proverb says: “If your vision is for a year, plant wheat. If your vision is for 10 years, plant trees. If your vision is for a lifetime, plant people.” It is good to learn from the past. … Continue reading →

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Promise Not to Look

Posted on June 20, 2011 by jesustrek

Job said, “I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a girl.” (Job 31:1). This is a worthy promise for a man to make to his eyes, but for most it is a difficult promise to … Continue reading →

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Remember Who You Are

Posted on June 15, 2011 by jesustrek

A minister once went to visit an elderly lady who was living in an assisted living facility. He was meeting this lady for the first time, and he began the conversation rather awkwardly by asking, “I’ll bet you don’t know … Continue reading →

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Passport to Heaven

Posted on June 14, 2011 by jesustrek

Several years ago I went on a short-term mission trip to Thailand. There were several teenagers in our group, and we constantly reminded them of the importance of keeping their passports in their possession at all times. We would all … Continue reading →

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I Can Remember

Posted on June 11, 2011 by jesustrek

I keep a few items in my office that remind me of certain individuals. When I look at my glass paperweight, I think of Carl, who collected these items. He gave me this one from his collection before he went … Continue reading →

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Self-Denial

Posted on June 9, 2011 by jesustrek

David Brooks David Brooks, a syndicated columnist for the New York Times, recently wrote an article addressing the situation faced by this year’s college graduates. He writes, “Today’s grads enter a cultural climate that preaches the self as the center … Continue reading →

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My, How She’s Grown!

Posted on June 4, 2011 by jesustrek

I first laid eyes on my niece, Hannah 18 years and 2 days ago, the day she was born. When I first saw her, she was a roly-poly 10 pound bundle of joy. She didn’t seem to be too happy. … Continue reading →

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Be Very Afraid!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by jesustrek

There is a story told about a mild-mannered little fellow who sold everything he had and moved west to open up a saloon in a frontier town. He enjoyed his new life, serving drinks to the men who frequented his … Continue reading →

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