James O. Maxwell, influential preacher, educator and advocate for racial unity, dies at 86
TERRELL, TEXAS — In 1957, a young man named James O. Maxwell enrolled at Southwestern Christian College, about 30 miles east of Dallas. Maxwell’s time…
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Editor reflects on James O. Maxwell’s life and legacy
TERRELL, TEXAS — I loved James O. Maxwell. The influential preacher, educator and author — who died Jan. 14 at age 86 — was such a…
Mourning a tiny church’s closing
GREENWOOD, TEXAS — After 128 years of faithful service to the Lord, the end came suddenly for the Greenwood Church of Christ. I’d worship at…
A year of Sundays
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS — I worshiped last Sunday morning with the Legacy Church of Christ in this Fort Worth suburb. An invitation from a friend,…
Federal jury awards Botham Jean family nearly $100 million
A federal jury has ordered former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger to pay nearly $100 million to the family of Botham Jean, whom she shot…
Faith and friendship: Behind the scenes of a Ukrainian/American Thanksgiving
HOUSTON — Finally, I scooped David Duncan — and with news involving his own church. Duncan, who preaches for the 1,000-member Memorial Church of Christ in this…
Ukrainian refugees prepare a special Thanksgiving feast to show gratitude to Texas Christians
HOUSTON — A year ago, Memorial Church of Christ volunteers served Ukrainian refugee families a traditional Thanksgiving meal from Pappas Bar-B-Q, a popular Houston restaurant chain.…
Across the Nation: Lipscomb’s Paralympic medalist, the words of God in blue 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…
These Christians not afraid to address sexual trauma
LUBBOCK, TEXAS — As autumn approaches, aspiring missionaries in their late teens and early 20s arrive at Sunset International Bible Institute’s West Texas campus. Forty-five…
Across the Nation: Serving up blessings, preparing young ministers 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…
