Category Archives: Culture

Too Nice?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Graham My last blog was about how our society has changed its religious views since Billy Graham was in his prime. In searching for a picture of a young Billy Graham preaching, I wanted to show him holding the … Continue reading →

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Changing Religious Views

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Graham A few years ago, I was too sick to preach on Sunday. It is the only time in 20 years of preaching that I have had to miss a Sunday morning sermon due to illness. I wasn’t too … Continue reading →

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OK to Mock Christianity

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jesustrek

Tim Tebow People tend to either love or hate Tim Tebow, the quarterback for the Denver Broncos, primarily because he is so outspoken about his faith in Jesus Christ. The latest craze is “Tebowing”, going down on one knee in … Continue reading →

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Voting Pro-Life

Posted on October 27, 2011 by jesustrek

Steve Beshear In order for a person to be elected governor in Kentucky, the state where I live, it seems that you must meet certain criteria. With few exceptions, our governors are rich, white males who condone the slaughter of … Continue reading →

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Is It a Cult?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by jesustrek

Mitt Romney There has been some talk lately about whether the Mormon religion is a part of Christianity or is, in fact, a cult. This discussion has been fueled by Mitt Romney’s candidacy for president. Romney and other Mormons insist … Continue reading →

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Name That Tune

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jesustrek

A group of scientists recently decided that We Are the Champions by Queen is the catchiest tune of all time. Then there are songs that aren’t quite so popular. A recent poll conducted by Rolling Stone listed some of the … Continue reading →

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Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves

Posted on October 5, 2011 by jesustrek

Cher used to sing a song about a girl who grew up in a travelling show. People in every town would call them “gypsies, tramps and thieves”, but she says that “every night all the men would come around and … Continue reading →

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Crime and Punishment

Posted on September 22, 2011 by jesustrek

Troy Davis Convicted murderer Troy Davis was executed in Georgia last night. Prison officials said that he was put to death by lethal injection at 11:08pm. Many say that there are legitimate questions concerning the guilt of Davis. 500 people … Continue reading →

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Watch Your Step!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by jesustrek

Once I was riding in a car driven by a funeral director. As he was about to pull out onto the street, some pedestrians started to walk in front of him. They saw him and abruptly stopped. He politely waited … Continue reading →

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Personal Responsibility

Posted on August 3, 2011 by jesustrek

I once listened to a lady as she talked to a group of friends about her concern for the poor. Her main message seemed to be: “We need to do more for poor people!” I found myself wondering why she … Continue reading →

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