Tag Archives: salvation

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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Rescued

Posted on June 20, 2013 by jesustrek

A young bear in central Pennsylvania got his head stuck in a plastic jar while looking for food. People who observed the bear say that he had the jar on his head for at least 11 days. The frightened animal … Continue reading →

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Greatest Superhero

Posted on June 18, 2013 by jesustrek

The latest Superman movie, Man of Steel, opened last Friday. Superman is one of the most beloved of all American heroes. This iconic character came from far away to live among his adopted people. He stood for truth and justice. … Continue reading →

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Free Ticket

Posted on June 18, 2013 by jesustrek

Last week I went to see my nephew play in a high school All-Star football game. I followed a young married couple and their son—who was maybe 3 years old—from the parking lot to the stadium. As this family approached … Continue reading →

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Never Enough

Posted on June 7, 2013 by jesustrek

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl guided his team through a fine regular season and into the playoffs. He was rewarded for his accomplishment by being named the NBA’s coach of the year.  The future seemed promising for Karl.  However, … 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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Death that Saves

Posted on April 6, 2013 by jesustrek

On December 12, 2003, Sgt. Jarrod W. Black, 26, was killed when his convoy was hit by an explosive device in Iraq. He left behind two sons and a widow who was pregnant with their daughter. Sgt. Black was the … Continue reading →

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Life Line

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jesustrek

Many years ago, an old sea captain shared one of the most thrilling events that he had experienced at sea. It happened when a sailor lost his balance and fell into the sea. Immediately the cry went out, “Man overboard!” … Continue reading →

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Nothing Left Out

Posted on March 18, 2013 by jesustrek

When Alex Permann made a half-court shot before the Missouri Valley Conference championship basketball game, he thought he had won $50,000. The contest required that he make a layup, free throw, three-pointer and half-court shot in 24 seconds in order … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Earn It

Posted on March 8, 2013 by jesustrek

Fred Butler dropped out of school in order to support his mother and five younger siblings. Therefore, he never earned a high school diploma, and that always bothered him. Butler went on to accomplish a lot in life. He served … Continue reading →

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