Author Archives: jesustrek

On the Move

Posted on August 7, 2017 by jesustrek

A recent Garfield cartoon had the ever optimistic Jon proclaiming, “Nothing can stop me!” To which the lethargic Garfield replied, “Nothing can start me!” This seems to describe two different types of church members you find in most congregations. On … Continue reading →

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A Person’s Worth

Posted on August 4, 2017 by jesustrek

Soccer star Neymar has just become the most expensive player in the history of the sport. A blockbuster deal that was completed Thursday sent Neymar from the Barcelona team to Paris Saint-Germain. The cost of the transfer? A mere $262 … Continue reading →

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Carry on the Tradition

Posted on August 3, 2017 by jesustrek

The upcoming football season at a middle school in Green Bay, Wisconsin, has been cancelled because the school can’t find any coaches. Ironically, the school is named after legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi. Administrators at Lombardi Middle School … Continue reading →

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Like an Animal

Posted on August 2, 2017 by jesustrek

A newborn calf is getting a lot of attention because it bears a striking resemblance to Gene Simmons, front man for the rock group KISS. The calf, which is named Genie, was born Friday on a ranch near Kerrville, Texas, … Continue reading →

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Conceal and Carry

Posted on July 31, 2017 by jesustrek

When we hear the phrase “conceal and carry”, we probably think about someone who is practicing their constitutional right to bear arms. However, there is another way we can understand those words. It has to do with the way that … Continue reading →

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Stability at the Top

Posted on July 28, 2017 by jesustrek

In a recent sports story he wrote for the Lexington-Herald Leader, Mark Story documented the recent decline in athletic achievements for the University of Tennessee. Story attributes this slide to the instability in the positions of head coach for the … Continue reading →

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Strange Position

Posted on July 27, 2017 by jesustrek

The doctor who owns the only abortion clinic now operating in Kentucky has made some strange comments recently in reference to people who have been protesting outside his clinic. He said that the abortion protesters don’t have a “monopoly on … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Hero?

Posted on July 26, 2017 by jesustrek

Senator John McCain returned to the Senate yesterday to cast a crucial vote in the on-going process to try to improve our nation’s failing health care system. This was McCain’s first appearance in the Senate since his recent surgery and … Continue reading →

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Avoiding Conflict

Posted on July 21, 2017 by jesustrek

O.J. Simpson has just been granted parole by Nevada officials. Simpson has served 9 years in prison for his involvement in an armed heist. During his parole hearing, Simpson commented that he has lived a “conflict-free life”. Really? A lot … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons I Love Jesus

Posted on July 20, 2017 by jesustrek

        Rex McDonald lists 10 reasons he loves Jesus: His love for all people. His selflessness. His relationship with his Father. His death for my sins. His truthfulness. His power and authority. He uses ordinary people. He … Continue reading →

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