Category Archives: Culture

At the Name of Jesus

Posted on May 21, 2012 by jesustrek

I was asked to pray at our local high school’s graduation ceremony that took place last week. Thankful to have that privilege, I gladly accepted the invitation, and offered both an invocation and a benediction in the name of Jesus. … Continue reading →

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Evolving Into What?!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by jesustrek

President Obama has officially announced that he is in favor of homosexual “marriage”. He says that his position has been “evolving”. I suppose his present stance on this important moral issue can be explained by 20 years of listening to … Continue reading →

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Stop!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by jesustrek

A Stoutsville, Ohio teenager was sentenced last month to serve four years behind bars for his part in causing a fatal automobile accident. He concealed a stop sign, causing a car to collide with another vehicle. Two elderly ladies died … Continue reading →

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The Truth about Homosexual Behavior

Posted on April 3, 2012 by jesustrek

The Lexington Herald-Leader has earned a reputation for being biased against people of faith. This is especially true in its treatment of two of the most important moral issues of our times—abortion and homosexuality. The Herald-Leader has recently printed a … Continue reading →

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Choices, Good and Bad

Posted on January 28, 2012 by jesustrek

Cynthia Nixon Actress Cynthia Nixon has caused quite a stir in the homosexual community by saying that she made a conscious choice to be a homosexual. Nixon has been in a relationship with a woman for eight years. Before that, … Continue reading →

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Sanctity of Life

Posted on January 23, 2012 by jesustrek

“The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.”—Proverbs 13:5. Let’s examine how this verse applies regarding the right to life issue. Those who follow Christ hate the false claim that a woman has a “right” … Continue reading →

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Which Mark?

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jesustrek

Many people like to have their Christmas cards sent from a town whose name has something to do with Christmas. Post offices in the towns of Snow, Oklahoma, Antler, North Dakota, Chestnut, Illinois and North Pole, Alaska get extra business … Continue reading →

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Treasuring Christmas

Posted on December 10, 2011 by jesustrek

I live right next to the Ohio River, and it is always interesting to watch what floats by after a rainy spell. I was fascinated by what I saw in the river after some recent rains. The debris was not … Continue reading →

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My Status

Posted on December 9, 2011 by jesustrek

I don’t have time to update my Facebook status right now. I will try to do that later in the day. Perhaps I will enthrall you with details of my glorious wait in a checkout line. I may leave you … Continue reading →

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When “Rights” are Wrong

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jesustrek

Today’s news brought a stark reminder that it does indeed matter how we vote. The Obama administration declared that the U.S. will use foreign aid to promote homosexual rights in other countries. Really!? We have so much money to throw … Continue reading →

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