Across the Nation: Racial unity celebrated, longtime ministers honored 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…
Texas
In Texas, Christians seek racial unity
FORT WORTH, Texas — For over a decade, the Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center was the proud basketball altar where the Dunbar High School Wildcats held services.…
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…
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…
