Category Archives: Culture

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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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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