Tag Archives: peace

When Life Is Hard

Posted on August 16, 2022 by jesustrek

During a 1957 Philadelphia Phillies baseball game, batter Richie Ashburn hit a foul ball into the stands, breaking the nose of a female fan. When play resumed, Ashburn hit the woman again with another foul ball as she was being … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Peace

Posted on November 10, 2018 by jesustrek

Sunday, November 11, 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. This conflict was one of the most devastating wars in the history of the human race, and it was with great joy that this armistice … Continue reading →

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Calm in the Storm

Posted on May 25, 2018 by jesustrek

Ron Mehl shares a story about a woman who was once caught in a frightening storm as she sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. This lady kept all the little children on board from panicking by telling Bible stories. After finally … Continue reading →

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It Is Well

Posted on April 5, 2016 by jesustrek

Horatio Gates Spafford planned a European vacation for his family in 1873. Some business developments prevented him from leaving as scheduled, but he sent his wife and two daughters on without him. He would leave a few days later and … Continue reading →

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Getting Along

Posted on November 6, 2013 by jesustrek

There was once a preacher who could not get along with the people at his church. They couldn’t agree on anything, and the situation deteriorated to the point where the preacher decided to leave the church. He accepted a position … Continue reading →

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Knights and Daze

Posted on September 4, 2012 by jesustrek

  A knight made his regular appearance before the king to give an account of his service. He said, “Sire, I have just returned from pillaging and plundering all of your enemies to the east!”   The king countered, “But … Continue reading →

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Peaceful Easy Feeling

Posted on July 25, 2012 by jesustrek

The lone survivor of a shipwreck was stranded on a deserted island for years. Finally a ship came into view, and the lonely man frantically waved until he got someone’s attention. The ship stopped, and several people got into a … Continue reading →

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