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No Slam Dunk

Posted on January 25, 2011 by jesustrek

University of Kentucky basketball player Stacey Poole recently fumbled away a ball while trying to execute a flashy dunk rather than simply shooting a layup. When head coach John Calipari asked Poole why he didn’t just lay the ball in … Continue reading →

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Jolly Disposition

Posted on January 18, 2011 by jesustrek

Jay Cutler ESPN’s Rick Reilly recently came up with a good line concerning the dour demeanor of Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. Reilly quipped, “For a guy from Santa Claus, Indiana, he’s the least jolly person I’ve ever met.” Christians … Continue reading →

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Proper Attire

Posted on January 15, 2011 by jesustrek

Grendon Bailie, a 13-year-old student at Truman Middle School in Tacoma, Washington, was sent home Friday for wearing inappropriate clothing. His school, which has a strict dress code, relaxed the code for one day to allow the students to show … Continue reading →

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Death Remembered

Posted on January 9, 2011 by jesustrek

Syndicated newspaper columnist Leonard Pitts visited Auschwitz a few years ago. He says that he was surprised at the number of Israeli school groups there. Some of the children were actually wrapped in their national flag. The Jewish people have … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Love?

Posted on January 8, 2011 by jesustrek

Marvin Morgan, an English soccer player, was booed by the fans of his Aldershot team when he came out for a substitute during a 2-1 loss to Hereford. Morgan responded on Twitter with the following: “Like to thank the fans … Continue reading →

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Successful Donor

Posted on January 6, 2011 by jesustrek

Ronald Lee Herrick, who is recognized as the world’s first successful organ donor, recently died at the age of 79. Herrick donated a kidney to his dying twin brother on December 23, 1954. The operation kept his brother alive for … Continue reading →

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Insured

Posted on December 30, 2010 by jesustrek

Not my car! Could have been worse! Thank goodness for car insurance! Last night I joined the ever-growing club of drivers who have hit a deer. Actually, this deer hit me. It was dark, and I was driving about 55 … Continue reading →

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A Life-Saving Choice

Posted on December 27, 2010 by jesustrek

On June 14, 2003, a charter fishing boat carrying 19 people capsized off the coast of Oregon. Everyone on board had been offered a life jacket at the beginning of the trip. Only 8 people accepted the offer; 11 refused … Continue reading →

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Best Christmas Gift Ever

Posted on December 24, 2010 by jesustrek

Some people have been surprised with some truly amazing Christmas gifts over the years—a new car, expensive jewelry, a pony, a marriage proposal, an unexpected visit from a loved one who is serving in the military…  What is the best … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Name?

Posted on December 23, 2010 by jesustrek

Phil Donahue once interviewed the great actress, Katherine Hepburn. At the end of the interview, Donahue asked Hepburn to sign a copy of her autobiography for him. She was glad to do so. Taking book and pen in hand, she … Continue reading →

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