Category Archives: Current Events

Star Light, Star Bright

Posted on August 25, 2010 by jesustrek

Scientists recently identified a star with perhaps as many as seven planets, resembling our own solar system. If confirmed, this planetary system—more than 100 light years away—would have the most planets ever found outside our solar system. Mankind has always … Continue reading →

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Hidden Pollution

Posted on August 24, 2010 by jesustrek

2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill The recent reports coming from the Gulf of Mexico have been mostly positive. Much of the oil from the BP spill has been cleaned up by workers or dispersed by nature. This has happened … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Johnson on “Survivor”

Posted on August 17, 2010 by jesustrek

Former college and NFL football coach Jimmy Johnson will be a contestant on the reality show “Survivor” this season. CBS recently announced that Johnson will be one of the 20 castaways sent to Nicaragua. The season premiere of the show … Continue reading →

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Who’s Got Talent?

Posted on August 14, 2010 by jesustrek

Jackie Evancho, a 10-year-old girl from Pennsylvania, stunned the judges and audience with her opera singing on “America’s Got Talent” on Tuesday night. Her beautiful voice sounded so full and mature that some people wondered if she might be lip … Continue reading →

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Pursuing the Prize

Posted on August 13, 2010 by jesustrek

Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal just signed to play basketball for the Boston Celtics, the sixth team that he will play for in his career. At 38, and having already won four NBA titles, Shaq is not ready to rest on … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Alcohol

Posted on August 12, 2010 by jesustrek

The Indianapolis Star  has reported recently on a couple of unfortunate incidents caused by the consumption of too much alcohol. The Monday, August 9, newspaper reported that Indianapolis Colts reserve defensive lineman John Gill was found passed out in a … Continue reading →

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Taking the Emergency Chute

Posted on August 12, 2010 by jesustrek

Steven Slater Jet Blue flight attendant Steven Slater made the news recently with the manner in which he left his job. After an incident with a difficult passenger, Slater made a profanity-laced speech over the loudspeaker, grabbed some beer and … Continue reading →

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Praiseworthy Books

Posted on August 11, 2010 by jesustrek

Some of the best-selling books in romance publishing today are the Amish inspirational novels. Authors such as Beverly Lewis, Wanda Brunstetter and Cindy Woodsmall have written works that attract many readers even though they lack the graphic violence, profanity and … Continue reading →

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Home Runs and Sermons

Posted on August 11, 2010 by jesustrek

Alex Rodriguez New York Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez hit his 600th home run last week, joining one of major league baseball’s most exclusive groups. Only 6 men before him ever hit that many homers. Rodriguez is the youngest ever … Continue reading →

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The Heavens Declare God’s Glory

Posted on August 5, 2010 by jesustrek

Northern Lights Psalm 19:1-3—“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they display knowledge. There is no speech or language where their voice … Continue reading →

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