Category Archives: Current Events

Time to Rally!

Posted on September 9, 2015 by jesustrek

Yesterday I went to Grayson, Kentucky for a rally in support of Kim Davis, the Rowan County clerk who was jailed for her Christian beliefs. I didn’t know what to expect as I prepared to go to the rally. Would … Continue reading →

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No Penalty Flags

Posted on August 25, 2015 by jesustrek

As we approach the start of the college and NFL football seasons, perhaps it is a good time to remember what George Will once said about the game: “Football combines the two worst things about American life. It is violence … Continue reading →

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Bad Teammate

Posted on August 14, 2015 by jesustrek

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith will miss at least 6 to 10 weeks after being punched by teammate Ikemefuna Enemkpali in the locker room. Smith suffered a broken jaw that required surgery to repair the injuries. Coach Todd Bowles … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Posted on August 13, 2015 by jesustrek

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.”—Matthew 5:9. Ferguson, Missouri is once again in the news, with confrontations and violence erupting in the streets. Out of this scene of conflict, someone stepped forward to take … Continue reading →

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Taking Out the Romance

Posted on July 25, 2015 by jesustrek

I have been wondering how the wording would be changed on marriage licenses in Kentucky after the United States Supreme Court ruling that effectively legalized gay marriage. I need wonder no more. I just got a look at the updated … Continue reading →

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Love Your Enemies

Posted on July 24, 2015 by jesustrek

Angry demonstrations took place in Columbia, South Carolina last weekend. White supremacists faced off against counter-protesters. The mounting tensions were aggravated by the sweltering 100-degree temperatures. One of the white supremacists was overcome by the oppressive heat. He was escorted … Continue reading →

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Misplaced Outrage

Posted on July 21, 2015 by jesustrek

A recently released undercover video shows an official of Planned Parenthood discussing how to preserve body parts from aborted babies so that these organs may be used for medical research. The video, which contains some graphic descriptions, has caused quite … Continue reading →

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Which J.C. Is Right?

Posted on July 9, 2015 by jesustrek

I just read that former president Jimmy Carter said that he thinks that Jesus would be okay with “gay marriage”. This is the same Jimmy Carter who has for years defended abortion rights. So, if you’re keeping score on the … Continue reading →

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Doing Your Best

Posted on June 30, 2015 by jesustrek

A man robbed a bank in New York City yesterday and got away with over $1,200. It happened at the Santander Bank in Queens shortly after 2:00pm. The robber, wearing a grey hoodie, passed a note to the teller demanding … Continue reading →

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