Category Archives: Current Events

Bringing Peace

Posted on July 8, 2016 by jesustrek

Years ago there was a popular bumper sticker that read—“Visualize World Peace”. Peace is something that most people long for–but in a world filled with violence, conflict and strife–peace seems to be nothing more than an elusive dream. Today’s headlines … Continue reading →

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Summitt of Influence

Posted on June 30, 2016 by jesustrek

Many people are mourning the passing of one of the greatest coaches of all time, Pat Summitt, who coached the University of Tennessee women’s basketball team to 1,098 wins and 8 national championships. Coach Summitt is credited with raising the … Continue reading →

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Still Making Music

Posted on June 29, 2016 by jesustrek

I have always thought that the Monkees were under-appreciated as a group. They sold an incredible number of records in their heyday. In addition to that, several of the Monkees’ hit songs have stood the test of time, still being … Continue reading →

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Our Father’s Care

Posted on June 18, 2016 by jesustrek

A couple of horrible incidents that have recently made national news have brought about quite a bit of criticism for the parents involved. First, a young boy slipped away for a few seconds at the Cincinnati Zoo and fell into … Continue reading →

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Grace and Truth in Action

Posted on June 17, 2016 by jesustrek

An Orlando Chick-fil-A ignored a long-standing company policy last week in order to help people in need. The  fast food chain has become quite successful even though they are not open on Sunday. They remain closed on the first day … Continue reading →

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Message Found

Posted on May 27, 2016 by jesustrek

In April of 2015, retired post office worker Marianne Winkler was wandering along the coast of Amrum, an island off the coast of Germany, when she happened upon a message in a bottle. Inside, a postcard requested its return to … Continue reading →

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End In Mind

Posted on May 14, 2016 by jesustrek

The same day that we received word that the world’s oldest person, Susannah Mushatt Jones, died at the age of 116, we also learned the sad news that a young basketball player died at the age of 20. Steve McElvene, … Continue reading →

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Our Days are Numbered

Posted on May 13, 2016 by jesustrek

Susannah Mushatt Jones, thought to be the oldest person in the world, has died at the age of 116. She was said to be the last living American born in the 1800s. Born in 1899, Jones passed away after being … Continue reading →

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Love Caused His Death

Posted on May 2, 2016 by jesustrek

40-year-old Jennifer Norsworthy died unexpectedly from a blood clot on April 22. Her grief-stricken husband, Toby, was so traumatized that he died of a heart attack 24 hours later. Family members are certain that the stress of his wife’s death … Continue reading →

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Important Endorsement

Posted on April 29, 2016 by jesustrek

Front-running Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump received an important endorsement as he heads into the upcoming primary in Indiana. It came from Bob Knight, the retired basketball coach who is a legend in that state. Carey Findley, from Seymour, Indiana, … Continue reading →

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