‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ acquisition
ABILENE, Texas — Off an interstate in suburban Memphis, Tenn., Mac Ice stepped into a downpour in a shopping center parking lot. There he received…
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For this Abilene Christian University alum, the stars are singing
Gleaming stars. Swirling galaxies. Streaking lights. The first images from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released July 12 revealed segments of God’s beautiful universe never…
Rescue mission: ACU alumni help get Ukrainian orphans safely to Croatia
When Russia began shelling Ukraine in February, Abilene Christian University alumnus Andrew Kelly and his wife, Jenny, were 6,000 miles away in Abilene, Texas. But…
Paul Faulkner, Abilene Christian University Bible professor and minister, dies at 92
ABILENE, Texas — Dr. Paul B. Faulkner, teacher, preacher, counselor, professor, author and entrepreneur, died July 5 in Grapevine, Texas. He was 92. A service…
‘His words in our ears’
ABILENE, Texas — Charlie Marler, the first chair of the Journalism and Mass Communication Department at Abilene Christian University, earned respect and admiration nationwide as…
Learning to partner with God through holistic missions
Isaiah 58:6-7 is a passage that we seldom associate with mission efforts. Monty Lynn, Rob Gailey and Derran Reese, however, use Isaiah 58:6-7 to introduce…
How does a church call 911? Author offers tips on getting help
How does a church handle a crisis? What is God up to in the middle of a minister transition? How can a church find healing…
Midland Christian School employees ‘no-billed’ in sexual assault reporting case
Five Midland Christian School employees who were arrested in February and accused by police of failing to report a student’s sexual assault have been “no-billed”…
Bono gets Fulbright Prize — with help from ACU administrator
Jason Morris, dean of Abilene Christian University’s Honors College and big fan of Irish rock band U2, recently cheered on lead singer Bono as he…
Across the Nation: Youth suicide prevention, an outdoor scavenger hunt and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
