Tag Archives: Jesus

In the Infirmary

Posted on January 31, 2014 by jesustrek

Nearly 700 passengers and crew became very ill aboard Royal Caribbean’s cruise ship Explorer of the Seas. Many vacationers spent a few days in their rooms or in the infirmary because of a suspected virus that caused vomiting, diarrhea and … Continue reading →

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Great Gift

Posted on December 25, 2013 by jesustrek

A young boy had just learned how to tell time, and, more than anything else, he wanted a wristwatch for Christmas. He didn’t ask for anything else besides a watch. All day long he reminded his parents that he wanted … Continue reading →

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O Christmas Truck

Posted on December 20, 2013 by jesustrek

I just saw a Christmas truck! The old pickup truck, which had obviously seen some hard times, had been put back together with a combination of green and red parts. I don’t know that the owner was going for a … Continue reading →

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Missing Piece

Posted on September 23, 2013 by jesustrek

While out for a walk the other day, something on the road caught my eye. It was a small, purplish-blue object. Stopping to examine it, I discovered that it was a piece of a jigsaw puzzle. From its color, it … Continue reading →

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Mission in Mind

Posted on September 17, 2013 by jesustrek

When Jesus was transfigured on a high mountain, Peter wanted to put up shelters for Jesus, Moses and Elijah (Matthew 17:1-4).  Some think that Peter wanted to prolong the experience. However, the reality was that Jesus and his disciples had … Continue reading →

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Neglected Words

Posted on September 2, 2013 by jesustrek

A childhood accident caused poet Elizabeth Barrett to live very cautiously in her early years. Perhaps this is why her father became so over-protective of her. Mr. Barrett disapproved of his daughter’s courtship with Robert Browning. When they married in … Continue reading →

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Helpless

Posted on July 18, 2013 by jesustrek

A huge limb fell out of a tree in our back yard a few days ago. Some friends came by with pickup trucks and chain saws and helped me clean up the worst of it. The next day, another friend … Continue reading →

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Hypocrisy

Posted on July 8, 2013 by jesustrek

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is probably the best-known animal rights group in the U.S. PETA tries to make people feel guilty for enjoying an occasional hamburger. This organization urges Americans not to eat turkey on Thanksgiving. Yet … Continue reading →

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No Re-Entry

Posted on June 24, 2013 by jesustrek

Many fans of the Miami Heat left before Game 6 of the 2013 NBA Finals was over, because their team was behind late in the game. Some even gave interviews outside, voicing their disappointment that the season was over. Some … Continue reading →

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Buckle Up!

Posted on May 31, 2013 by jesustrek

The annual nation-wide Click It or Ticket campaign is going on this week. The program is designed to promote seat belt use. After over twenty years of this campaign, 86% of U.S. drivers now buckle up before they drive. Only … Continue reading →

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