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Truly Thankful

Posted on January 14, 2016 by jesustrek

Sylvester Stallone was named best supporting actor for his role in Creed at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday. Sly became so emotionally overwhelmed by the standing ovation he received that he forgot to thank a couple of people who … Continue reading →

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Favorite Holiday Verse

Posted on November 28, 2015 by jesustrek

One of my favorite verses of Scripture for the holidays is 2 Corinthians 9:15—“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” This is a great verse for Thanksgiving, because out of all the wonderful things that God has given us, … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving at Our House

Posted on November 25, 2015 by jesustrek

Today I will be slaving over a hot stove, carefully preparing our traditional Thanksgiving meal. The main course will be our favorite holiday dish—Hillbilly Turducken, which, of course, is a turkey stuffed with a duck stuffed with a chicken stuffed … Continue reading →

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Deepest Thanks

Posted on April 18, 2014 by jesustrek

A man who was entering a restaurant ahead of us lingered at the entrance for a few seconds so that he could hold the door open for my wife and me. As I said, “Thanks”, I noticed that he was … Continue reading →

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Saying “Thanks”

Posted on November 28, 2013 by jesustrek

In an article in Leadership Journal, Gordon MacDonald writes about taking his 3-year-old grandson to Chuck E. Cheese’s for pizza and fun. On the way home, Gordon and his wife tried to get their grandson to say “thank you” to … Continue reading →

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Expressive Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jesustrek

Of the ten leprous men that Jesus healed, only one came back to give him thanks. The Bible says, “He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him…” (Luke 17:16). This is an extremely expressive way to express thanks. I … Continue reading →

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One Special Day

Posted on November 21, 2012 by jesustrek

I recently heard someone say, “I don’t think there should be one special day set aside for thanksgiving.”  After pausing to let his remark sink in, he continued, “I think that there should be one day set aside for griping … Continue reading →

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The Hunter

Posted on December 6, 2011 by jesustrek

I have never seen the following story in print. I heard Tommy Oaks tell it several years ago. It goes something like this. My Uncle Charlie was one of the best hunters in these parts. Everybody knew it, even Uncle … Continue reading →

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Best Word

Posted on November 24, 2011 by jesustrek

Rudyard Kipling Rudyard Kipling became such a popular author that for every word he wrote, his publishers paid him 10 shillings. When they heard about this, some college students, as a joke, sent him 10 shillings along with a letter … Continue reading →

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What Are You Supposed to Say?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by jesustrek

A friend once brought her 4 sons to our house for Halloween. My wife and I invited these trick-or-treaters inside so we could comment on their costumes. The youngest, 3 years old, was dressed as a ghost. When they were … Continue reading →

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