Texas hero risked life to save others
Heroes need prayers, too. Stephen Willeford — the Texan who confronted and shot the gunman who killed 26 people at a rural Baptist church Sunday — could…
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After massacre, a prayer vigil
The Stockdale Church of Christ in rural South Texas was enjoying a monthly fellowship meal when the horrible news came Sunday afternoon. Just a few…
Sifting through my family’s flood of blessings
PEARLAND, Texas — I know what it’s like to wake up to a rearranged landscape. Growing up in the Houston area, I have lived through many tropical…
Under new Texas law, faith-based adoption agencies win protections
ABILENE, Texas — At age 17, Jennifer Griffith discovered she was pregnant. The daughter of a pro-life advocate, Griffith knew she couldn’t abort her baby.…
For preachers, a textual feast inside Austin city limits
AUSTIN, Texas — Welcome to the Lone Star State capital, home of the South by Southwest Festival and the Keep Austin Weird Fest & 5K.…
Deadly twisters, serving hearts
After tornadoes ravaged the East Texas town of Canton, Bryan and Rebecca Clemons hatched a plan to help. “We were in town for a family…
‘Join in with us to save Southwestern’
After nearly half a century with Jack Evans at the helm, Southwestern Christian College — the only historically black higher education institution associated with Churches…
Memories lost — but love and faith remain
ALLEN, Texas — Aunt Melba has no idea who Harold Tidwell is, but he loves her. He loves her from deep in his soul. He…
A baptism, then a murder confession
GATESVILLE, Texas — Lucinda Wilson might have gotten away with murder. Except that she became a Christian and confessed to her crime. Now 48, Wilson…
Texas tornado victim lived by faith
GREENVILLE, Texas — Other teens might have had a choice whether to participate in church youth group activities, but not the Harris kids. Timothy Harris…
