Hispanic ministry: Two generations of perspective
McAllen, Texas — How can Churches of Christ minister effectively to the rapidly growing — and increasingly diverse — Hispanic population in the U.S.? The…
Archive: Nov 2014
Universidad bound
DALLAS — Christian universities face the same challenge as churches as they strive to reach the fastest-growing ethnic group in the U.S. Though they claim…
Review: Barna’s latest surveys those who leave church
When people we know walk away from the church we love, we sometimes take it personally. We may ask: “How can we re-connect? What do…
York College, community and church help family in need buy a home
Mike and Janet Rush faced a difficult situation — getting from their house to the car. The York News-Times in Nebraska details the difficulties faced…
Freed-Hardeman asks for prayers in advance of Cosby appearance (Updated)
Update: On Nov. 26, administrators at Freed-Hardeman University announced that they had canceled Bill Cosby's appearance at the Nov. 5 dinner. Author and retired neurosurgeon…
Add a voice reader to your phone — and add prayer to your multitasking
In this connected world, we often fail to keep the most important connection alive and well — our connection to the Lord in prayer. As…
Holiday gift guide 2014
For Fiction Fans " Blind Hope " Kristy Shelton. Blind Hope. Collierville, Tenn.: Innovo Publishing, 2014. 556 pages. $19.95. Set in rural Tennessee at the…
Dear God, please stop Ebola, Liberian immigrants pray
A space vehicle named Philae lands on a comet 310 million miles from Earth? That news strikes close to home. An Ebola outbreak kills thousands…
Voices-only Wednesday: Give thanks
Welcome to Voices-only Wednesday. This occasional feature highlights the best a cappella videos that come across our eyes — and ears — on the web.…
Review: Children’s books on community have lessons for all ages
As a mother of five, I have read books for children and young adults — classic and new — for the past 25 years. In…
