Big Tex has nothing on this church
KERENS, Texas — Big Tex was born here. The 55-foot icon of the Texas State Fair got his start in this small town — south…
Opinion
A key to evangelizing French-speaking Africa
Bill Morgan, a retired brigadier general for the U.S. Air Force, and Ed Jones, a retired educator and basketball coach, could not have imagined how…
Is there anything to be thankful for?
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18, New King James Version What…
From A to Z, Thanksgiving blessings abound
As I prepare to eat turkey and celebrate my blessings with family and friends, I am thankful for so much. Such as: • Amens: Isn’t…
Greater compassion for women in crisis
OKLAHOMA CITY — I’ve participated in pro-life work for over 15 years. That has created many opportunities to advocate for the preborn, something that is…
Listen: Can our churches be houses of healing?
In the midst of a global pandemic, I found a story of hope in modern-day Israel. I talk about it on the "Common Grounds Unity…
Ransom demands and prayers: The kidnapping of a mission group in Haiti
As a journalist who covers religion, I’ve been blessed to report firsthand from countries such as Israel, Mexico, Nicaragua and South Africa. As a result,…
Handyman has a heart for Honduras
CAMPAMENTO, Honduras — I met Donnie Anderson at a garbage dump. Sort of. I was in Honduras in 2012 covering an effort by missionaries to…
Listen: Coffee and Christian unity
Unity starts with a cup of coffee. I’m a big believer in unity — and coffee — so I was honored to be the guest…
Editorial: Facing the facts about Facebook
Facebook is not the problem. Facebook has problems that have spurred headlines, congressional hearings and expansive public scrutiny. But for Christians, none of that is…
