Tag Archives: sin

No Special Deals

Posted on March 6, 2013 by jesustrek

Someone recently said that most people oppose abortion except for three types of circumstances:  rape, incest and “my situation”. It’s true that we humans have an incredible ability to rationalize our behavior no matter how wrong our actions may be. … Continue reading →

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Cured

Posted on March 4, 2013 by jesustrek

Scientists announced yesterday that a baby who was born with the AIDS virus has apparently been cured. The Mississippi child, who is now 2-and-a-half years old, has been off medication for about a year with no signs of infection. Doctors … Continue reading →

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Fessing Up

Posted on January 18, 2013 by jesustrek

Lance Armstrong finally admitted that he used performance enhancing drugs to help him become one of the most famous cycling champions of all time. In an interview with Oprah Winfrey, Armstrong, who had for years vehemently denied any wrong-doing, confessed … Continue reading →

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Sin that Entangles

Posted on January 14, 2013 by jesustrek

Many years ago, as a doctor was preparing to go to a medical conference in a distant city, his wife sat down with him to have a serious talk. She said, “I know that you will face temptations while you … Continue reading →

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Unwanted Invaders

Posted on January 4, 2013 by jesustrek

  Asian carp were brought to the United States to eat algae in ponds and wastewater treatment plants, but these prolific fish have migrated up the Mississippi River and are causing quite a bit of concern. Besides threatening to squeeze … Continue reading →

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Clean Slate

Posted on January 1, 2013 by jesustrek

Many people see the arrival of the New Year as an opportunity to wipe the slate clean and have a fresh start. It is a chance to put mistakes in the past and look forward to a future of making … Continue reading →

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Not Sunk Yet

Posted on September 11, 2012 by jesustrek

Everyone knows that a cork will float on top of the water. Even if it is pressed down beneath the surface—10, 50, or even 100 feet—it will pop back up to the surface again. However, I have read that once … Continue reading →

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Walking Dead

Posted on August 20, 2012 by jesustrek

Eduardo Leite, a 24-year-old construction worker in Rio De Janeiro, survived a terrible work-related accident recently when a 6-foot metal bar fell from above and lodged in his skull. Doctors say that Leite was conscious when he arrived at the … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Growth

Posted on April 11, 2012 by jesustrek

A little over a year ago, a Colorado man sold baby alligators out of a trailer in southeast Missouri. Lots of people bought one or more of the cute little critters. They were only about the size of a pencil. … Continue reading →

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Until Proven Guilty

Posted on November 30, 2011 by jesustrek

Suh Ndamukong Suh, the 307-pound star defensive lineman of the Detroit Lions, has been suspended by the NFL for two games for unsportsmanlike conduct. In a game last Thursday, Suh pounded the head of an opponent into the turf a … Continue reading →

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