Milestones, November 2017
Birthdays William David Vestal, Jr. "Jack" 100th Nov. 8 Iowa Park, Texas Anniversaries Doyal and Ruth Lindsey 75 years Doyal and Ruth Lindsey, Springfield, Mo.,…
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Farmer shows us what home-grown fellowship can produce
This is a book about feeding the body and the soul. It’s about nurturing a garden and each other. In “The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs:…
Voices only: Broadway Singers
Welcome to Voices-only. This weekly online feature highlights the best a cappella videos that come across our eyes — and ears — on the web.…
Home again — and far from home
Jesus’ last words to his disciples, “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the…
The beauty of singing for God — and each other
SINGAPORE — I was 13 years old when I discovered the immensely satisfying joy of a cappella music in worship. I was on my first mission…
A photo essay: In Texas, joining hands in unity
In light of violence and racial tensions nationwide, the Southside Church of Christ and the Richmond Avenue Church of Christ — both in Fort Worth,…
In Orlando, a call for more openness, less fear
ORLANDO, Fla. — Sally Gary couldn’t come to Orlando and fail to visit the site of the gay nightclub massacre where 49 people died. The…
As gunfire rang out, Dallas church member ran for his life
DALLAS — One moment, Gregory Tease and hundreds of others were enjoying the Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Dallas. “It seemed peaceful. It seemed…
Mississippi Senate passes bill to allow armed guards in churches
NBC News reports: A Mississippi proposal to make it easier for people to carry guns in churches is moving through the state legislature. Dubbed "The…
Minister, Mizzou quarterback’s father Willie Franklin talks football, faith and Papua New Guinea
What a difference a year makes. The University of Missouri finished the 2012 football season — their first in the Southeastern Conference — with a…
