Category Archives: Culture

At War

Posted on December 18, 2014 by jesustrek

This week I have visited both a local high school and an elementary school during school hours. At both schools, I found the doors locked and had to wait to be buzzed in. This is certainly different from how it … Continue reading →

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Wrong Book!

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jesustrek

President Obama has been taken to task for his recent botched attempt to make a Bible reference. He said that in the “Good Book” it says—“Don’t throw stones in glass houses.” Of course, that statement is not found in the … Continue reading →

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Knowing Your Purpose

Posted on December 2, 2014 by jesustrek

In an effort to reduce obesity, new regulations will soon go into effect that will mandate calorie counts on menus in restaurants. Some restaurants have already begun to offer more healthy choices. However, there is a danger that some eateries … Continue reading →

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Black Friday

Posted on November 28, 2014 by jesustrek

The Friday after Thanksgiving has come to be the biggest shopping day of the year. “Black Friday” has expanded in recent years. Stores have been opening at ridiculously early hours. More recently, Black Friday has backed up into Thursday evening, … Continue reading →

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Different Perspective Indeed!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jesustrek

The Kentucky Baptist Convention voted overwhelmingly to sever ties with the Crescent Hill Baptist Church. The action was taken because of that congregation’s anti-biblical position on homosexual behavior. Crescent Hill’s pastor, Jason Crosby, has said that the church is open … Continue reading →

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Clear Translation

Posted on October 18, 2014 by jesustrek

The Vatican has released a draft report on family issues that will be presented to bishops for a vote. The report has caused some alarm among conservative bishops because it seems to contain some language that would lead people to … Continue reading →

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Balanced Reporting

Posted on October 17, 2014 by jesustrek

You have to be careful where you get your news, because much of what we read and hear is filtered through the worldview of those who report it. It is difficult to find a source of news that is truly … Continue reading →

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Scary Costume

Posted on October 14, 2014 by jesustrek

A friend of mine says that he is going to wear a Barack Obama mask this Halloween. When kids come to his house, he’s going to take half of their candy away from them and give it to kids who … Continue reading →

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Different

Posted on October 10, 2014 by jesustrek

“We are best for our communities when we are most unlike our communities.”—J.K. Jones There is nothing wrong with a church trying to be “seeker-sensitive”. After all, Jesus was quite sensitive to the spiritual needs of others. And he sends … Continue reading →

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Stop the Violence!

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jesustrek

The Baltimore Ravens terminated the contract of running back Ray Rice today after a video was released showing Rice striking his then fiancée, Janay Palmer. The incident took place in February in an elevator at an Atlantic City casino. Rice … Continue reading →

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