In a Mexican resort city, Christians care for homeless ‘angels’
COZUMEL, Mexico — Scott Eller steered a rented Nissan March through Cozumel as his wife, Andrea, talked about their “home away from home.” Driving away…
Texas
A big league education
It’s education time in Texas. A year ago, Abilene Christian University signed a contract with the Texas Rangers to become the Major League Baseball team’s…
Bible conferences, Love’s Travel Stops and time on the road with Dad
HENDERSON, Tenn. — I love road trips. Except for all the driving. And the long days on the highway. And the would-be NASCAR stars weaving…
After two decades, Texas Christian camp finds its forever home
After almost 20 years of bouncing from campground to campground, a Texas ministry has found a permanent home, though it’s a bit of a fixer-upper.…
Across the Nation: Congregational anniversaries, ‘Boxes for Vets’ 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…
Bon voyage: Lessons learned on a cruise
COZUMEL, Mexico — God’s creation is amazing and even breathtaking. That’s true all the time. But sometimes I need reminding. My wife, Tamie, and I recently…
In Texas, CEO leads Christian Care Centers through bankruptcy and sale
MESQUITE, Texas — In telling her life story, Sabrina Porter starts with her troubled childhood. She recounts the sexual abuse she endured from age 4…
Out-of-this-world fellowship in out-of-the-way Texas town
HUCKABAY, Texas — Texans, as you probably know, take great pride in their state — and in knowing where stuff is in their state. But…
Why children’s homes matter to this editor
ORLANDO, Fla. — Children’s homes hold a special place in my heart. Credit my late grandparents Lloyd and Margaret Ross and my parents, Bob and…
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”…
