Category Archives: Current Events

Wrong Book!

Posted on December 11, 2014 by jesustrek

President Obama has been taken to task for his recent botched attempt to make a Bible reference. He said that in the “Good Book” it says—“Don’t throw stones in glass houses.” Of course, that statement is not found in the … Continue reading →

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Knowing Your Purpose

Posted on December 2, 2014 by jesustrek

In an effort to reduce obesity, new regulations will soon go into effect that will mandate calorie counts on menus in restaurants. Some restaurants have already begun to offer more healthy choices. However, there is a danger that some eateries … Continue reading →

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Changing the World

Posted on December 1, 2014 by jesustrek

Carl Dietrich has been working for years to produce a flying car. Now it seems that his efforts are about to pay off. Dietrich thinks that the Terrafugia Transition, a two-seater flying car that costs $279,000, will be on the … Continue reading →

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The Right Stuff

Posted on November 19, 2014 by jesustrek

There has been a dispute lately about what ingredients are necessary to constitute real mayonnaise. Unilever, the maker of Hellmann’s, sued Hampton Creek, the maker of Just Mayo, accusing them of false advertising because its product contains no eggs and … Continue reading →

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Working Together

Posted on November 17, 2014 by jesustrek

La Salle High School near Cincinnati has a football playoff game this Friday. A nearly 5-inch snowfall Sunday night threatened to hamper the team’s ability to practice for the big game. So the call went out for fans of the … Continue reading →

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Different Perspective Indeed!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by jesustrek

The Kentucky Baptist Convention voted overwhelmingly to sever ties with the Crescent Hill Baptist Church. The action was taken because of that congregation’s anti-biblical position on homosexual behavior. Crescent Hill’s pastor, Jason Crosby, has said that the church is open … Continue reading →

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Change of Schedule

Posted on October 24, 2014 by jesustrek

The NCAA has made a special exception to allow the Mount St. Joseph’s women’s basketball team to move its season opener up to November 2. The reason for this change is to give Lauren Hill a chance to play in … Continue reading →

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Clear Translation

Posted on October 18, 2014 by jesustrek

The Vatican has released a draft report on family issues that will be presented to bishops for a vote. The report has caused some alarm among conservative bishops because it seems to contain some language that would lead people to … Continue reading →

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Balanced Reporting

Posted on October 17, 2014 by jesustrek

You have to be careful where you get your news, because much of what we read and hear is filtered through the worldview of those who report it. It is difficult to find a source of news that is truly … Continue reading →

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Stop the Violence!

Posted on September 8, 2014 by jesustrek

The Baltimore Ravens terminated the contract of running back Ray Rice today after a video was released showing Rice striking his then fiancée, Janay Palmer. The incident took place in February in an elevator at an Atlantic City casino. Rice … Continue reading →

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