Category Archives: Current Events

The Purge

Posted on June 10, 2013 by jesustrek

“The Purge” is a movie currently playing in theaters. It is about a time in the not-too-distant future when the leaders of the United States have proclaimed that one night every year there will be no consequences for anyone who … Continue reading →

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Never Enough

Posted on June 7, 2013 by jesustrek

Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl guided his team through a fine regular season and into the playoffs. He was rewarded for his accomplishment by being named the NBA’s coach of the year.  The future seemed promising for Karl.  However, … Continue reading →

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Queen for a Day

Posted on June 5, 2013 by jesustrek

On Saturday, May 25, 2013, judges for Miss Universe Canada awarded the crown to Denise Garrido—and then took it away from her a day later. A mistake in the scoring had erroneously given her the title. During the validation of … Continue reading →

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The Story Unfolds

Posted on May 29, 2013 by jesustrek

They did it with Star Wars, so we shouldn’t be surprised that Star Trek followed the same path. I’m talking about making prequels. The original stories were so popular, it was decided that we needed to know what happened before. … Continue reading →

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Compassion that Comforts

Posted on May 23, 2013 by jesustrek

The devastating tornado that recently hit Moore, Oklahoma, destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people. Many families found only empty lots where their houses once were. Many people came to the area to assist in the search and rescue … Continue reading →

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Chemistry Test

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jesustrek

Randy Jackson has just announced that he is leaving American Idol after being a judge on the show for 12 years. He and fellow original judges Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul helped make the show a cultural sensation, but Jackson … Continue reading →

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We Remember

Posted on May 1, 2013 by jesustrek

My wife and I recently visited Washington, D.C. for a week. Knowing we would be walking around outdoors a lot, I searched for a hat to protect my bald head from the sun. I found a Boston baseball cap that … Continue reading →

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Voice of Reason

Posted on April 30, 2013 by jesustrek

A lot of people are speaking out on the recent announcement by veteran NBA player Jason Collins that he is a homosexual. Kobe Bryant tweeted his encouragement to Collins, urging him to stand against “the ignorance of others”. Martina Navratilova … Continue reading →

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Look for the Helpers

Posted on April 25, 2013 by jesustrek

In the aftermath of the Newtown school shootings of last December, a quote attributed to Fred Rogers was making the rounds of social media. These words are also appropriate as we deal with the tragic bombing at the Boston Marathon. … Continue reading →

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Apt Description

Posted on April 22, 2013 by jesustrek

Now that the trial of Philadelphia abortionist Kermit Gosnell is being covered by the media, I notice that they are using the word “grisly” to describe his actions. That’s an accurate description of any abortion, not just those that are … Continue reading →

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