-
Recent Posts
Previous Posts
Categories
-
Join 756 other subscribers
Meta
Social
Author Archives: jesustrek
Backwards
I recently stayed in some accommodations where the faucet on one of the sinks worked the opposite of the way a faucet normally operates. Instead of turning it counterclockwise to turn on the water, you had to turn it clockwise. … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged 1 Peter 4:4, faucet, getting things backwards, godless worldview, illustration, moral issues, sink
Leave a comment
YOLO
The Oxford English Dictionary recently added 197 new words that have become a part of our English vocabulary. One of those words is “YOLO”, which stands for “you only live once”. This phrase expresses the view that one should make … Continue reading
Brangelina No More
The big news out of Hollywood today is that Angelina Jolie Pitt has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, citing “irreconcilable differences”. She said that she made the decision “for the health of the family.” There is a reported $400 … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture, Current Events
Tagged Angelina Jolie Pitt, Brad Pitt, Brangelina, cohabitation, divorce, illustration, marriage, sexual immorality
1 Comment
Eventual Winner
Darwin Day, 70, of Grand Prairie , Texas, was cleaning his house and found a complete collection of Topps baseball cards from 1957-58. Along with the cards was a contest. There was no deadline for the contest, so Day filled … Continue reading
Inconsistent
The Lexington Herald-Leader reported the tragic death of a young mother who was gunned down outside her Lexington apartment. Maryiah Coleman, 22, died at University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital shortly after the shooting. Coleman was 8 months pregnant, and the … Continue reading
Can’t Get Away
Ray Larson has announced that he is retiring after nearly 32 years as Fayette County (Kentucky) Commonwealth’s Attorney. The chief prosecutor began working in the position on January 2, 1985. His last day will be September 30. Larson joked that … Continue reading
Give the Guy Another Chance
When Ryan Lochte competed on “Dancing with the Stars” last night, 2 men rushed the stage to protest against Lochte. They were thwarted and taken away by the security team. Other people were gathered outside the studio to protest the … Continue reading
Reason to Be Optimistic
When someone asked New York Jets owner Woody Johnson whether he would be disappointed if the team failed to get into the postseason for the sixth straight season, here is how he responded: “I’m not disappointed for the whole season … Continue reading
Life Saver
Sheriff’s deputies and other first responders have recently been provided with a drug that saves lives. The new drug, Narcan, immediately counteracts the effects of an opioid overdose. Narcan is the brand name of Narloxone, and it blocks opiates such … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged 1 John 1:7, blood of Jesus, first responders, forgiveness, illustration, Narcan, opiates, overdose, salvation, sin
Leave a comment
Saddle Up! (Part 2)
I learned something about the rules of the equestrian event while watching the recent Summer Olympics. Sometimes a horse will refuse to make a jump. He will come up to the rail and stop. This does not disqualify the horse. … Continue reading
Jesustrek 