Category Archives: Culture

Just Like Him

Posted on February 22, 2011 by jesustrek

One of my favorite television commercials lately is the one that shows a man who is obsessed with the actor Kevin Bacon. This ultimate fan—cleverly portrayed by Kevin Bacon himself—is consumed with thoughts of his hero. He has all of … Continue reading →

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Costly Gain

Posted on February 17, 2011 by jesustrek

Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus Billy Ray Cyrus blames the Disney Channel TV show Hannah Montana for destroying his family. He believes that the show that launched his daughter, Miley, to pop stardom caused his divorce and sent his daughter … Continue reading →

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From Riches to Rags

Posted on February 4, 2011 by jesustrek

Prov.21:17—“He who loves pleasure will become poor…” Many professional athletes do not know how to handle their new-found wealth. It is sad to see so many of them squander their fortunes in an attempt to buy happiness. Orlando Sentinel columnist … Continue reading →

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Joy of Life

Posted on January 23, 2011 by jesustrek

My wife and I once took into our home a young lady who was going through an unexpected pregnancy. She made arrangements to have her child adopted by a Christian couple. When the baby arrived, I got to spend some … Continue reading →

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Save All the Babies

Posted on January 22, 2011 by jesustrek

Columnist Michael Kinsley recently promoted his pro-abortion views in an article he wrote that appeared in the Los Angeles Times. He tried to argue that frozen human embryos are not human beings. He says that the test of this belief … Continue reading →

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Coping with Change

Posted on January 11, 2011 by jesustrek

Things sure have changed in the church during the course of my lifetime. When I was growing up, the King James Version was the only translation of the Bible that I knew existed. Now there are all sorts of translations … Continue reading →

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Punishment that Fits the Crime

Posted on January 3, 2011 by jesustrek

Michael Vick is having an excellent comeback year on the football field after serving 18 months in a federal prison for running a dogfighting ring. Many people are applauding the Philadelphia Eagles for giving Vick a second chance now that … Continue reading →

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Need More Initiative?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by jesustrek

Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell disagreed with the NFL’s decision to postpone Sunday’s Eagles’ game against the Vikings because of the heavy snow. He thinks that Americans are becoming too soft, and that we are not competing well with nations such … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Name?

Posted on December 23, 2010 by jesustrek

Phil Donahue once interviewed the great actress, Katherine Hepburn. At the end of the interview, Donahue asked Hepburn to sign a copy of her autobiography for him. She was glad to do so. Taking book and pen in hand, she … Continue reading →

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That Pesky 20%

Posted on December 18, 2010 by jesustrek

Los Angeles Laker forward Ron Artest, when recently asked about his commitment to a vegan lifestyle, answered: “About 80 percent. I like pork chops.” Sadly, this is too much like a lot of people’s commitment to Jesus Christ. They are … Continue reading →

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