Category Archives: Current Events

Shipwrecked Faith

Posted on January 16, 2012 by jesustrek

This past weekend the luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia capsized and partially sank off the coast of Italy. Of the 4,200 people on board, 5 have been confirmed dead so far, and 15 others are listed as missing. Authorities are holding the captain … Continue reading →

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We are Not Alone

Posted on December 23, 2011 by jesustrek

Scientists hailed the recent discovery of two planets that are roughly the size of Earth. Even though these planets are far too hot to sustain life as we know it, many people are excited about this find. This discovery adds … Continue reading →

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Secret Santa

Posted on December 19, 2011 by jesustrek

“But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward … Continue reading →

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Finishing Well

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jesustrek

Patrick J. Sullivan Jr. Patrick Sullivan Jr. was once named the nation’s sheriff of the year. Now, the former Colorado lawman has been charged with drug and prostitution offenses. Sullivan, 68, was being held on $500,000 bond in a jail … Continue reading →

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When “Rights” are Wrong

Posted on December 7, 2011 by jesustrek

Today’s news brought a stark reminder that it does indeed matter how we vote. The Obama administration declared that the U.S. will use foreign aid to promote homosexual rights in other countries. Really!? We have so much money to throw … Continue reading →

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Untarnished

Posted on November 22, 2011 by jesustrek

Some people feel that the reputation of the entire university at Penn State has taken a huge hit because of the sex scandal that has recently unfolded. Several individuals have been charged with wrong-doing. Some would say that the sins … Continue reading →

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Respect and Honor

Posted on November 11, 2011 by jesustrek

Jimmy Durante was once asked to be part of a show to entertain World War II veterans. He told the organizers that he could only perform for a few minutes because of his tight schedule. But something interesting happened when … Continue reading →

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Entrusted

Posted on November 10, 2011 by jesustrek

Joe Paterno Joe Paterno is no longer the head football coach at Penn State. The long-time coach, a living legend in college football, was fired because of his role in a sex scandal that has recently come to light. While … Continue reading →

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Voting Pro-Life

Posted on October 27, 2011 by jesustrek

Steve Beshear In order for a person to be elected governor in Kentucky, the state where I live, it seems that you must meet certain criteria. With few exceptions, our governors are rich, white males who condone the slaughter of … Continue reading →

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Two-Faced

Posted on October 14, 2011 by jesustrek

  Frank and Louie, one cat with two faces, has made it into the 2012 edition of Guinness World Records. The 12-year-old cat is now the longest-surviving member of a group known as Janus cats, named for a Roman god … Continue reading →

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