Author Archives: jesustrek

No Special Deals

Someone recently said that most people oppose abortion except for three types of circumstances:  rape, incest and “my situation”. It’s true that we humans have an incredible ability to rationalize our behavior no matter how wrong our actions may be. … Continue reading

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Brand New You

Not long ago, I watched a men’s college basketball game on ESPN Classic. It was a 1983 ACC tournament semi-final between North Carolina State and North Carolina. There were several elements of the re-broadcast that interested me. I noticed that … Continue reading

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Cured

Scientists announced yesterday that a baby who was born with the AIDS virus has apparently been cured. The Mississippi child, who is now 2-and-a-half years old, has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection. Doctors … Continue reading

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We Remember

Alice Gray shares the following story. Her husband died suddenly in an accident and she was left to raise her two sons alone. At first she was surrounded by compassionate and caring friends. They brought meals, sent cards, made phone … Continue reading

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Singing an Odd Song

Morrissey, a singer and outspoken animal rights campaigner, cancelled his scheduled appearance on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live last night. He backed out of his commitment when he realized that some members of the cast of Duck Dynasty would also be … Continue reading

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Playing on the Road

There is an on-going debate about whether or not the United States can still be considered a Christian nation. Some Christian leaders have conceded that the church no longer has the home field advantage in our culture. More United States … Continue reading

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Overcoming

27-year-old Chris Bunn hopes to become a certified barber next month. This would be a remarkable accomplishment, because Bunn lost his left arm in a motorcycle accident a few years ago. While Bunn was considering his career options after the … Continue reading

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Escape Artist

Mariska, a 9-year-old horse at Misty Meadow Farm near Midland, Michigan, has learned how to open the latch and free herself from her stall. This talent has earned her the nickname, the “Houdini Horse”. Mariska is not selfish with her … Continue reading

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Here’s How It’s Done

Have you seen the television commercial for Volkswagen that shows a father teaching his son how to throw? The young fellow is simply terrible at throwing a baseball! His form is awful, and each toss is uncatchable. Then you see … Continue reading

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Blessed are the Meek

Have you ever noticed that some people who are normally meek and mild-mannered become pushy and belligerent on Facebook? For instance, they will post something that they find especially profound, and then suggest that you if you don’t pass it … Continue reading

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