(Editor’s Note: Meredith Stone, director of ministry guidance and instructor of Christian ministry and scripture at Hardin-Simmons University’s Logsdon School of Theology, was guest speaker for an April 4 presentation at First Central Presbyterian Church. She was introduced by Jacob Snowden, the church’s director of Christian education. Following is his “confession,” which served as an introduction.) By JACOB SNOWDEN I
Read more(Editor’s Note: Bill Tillman previously held the T.B. Maston Chair of Christian Ethics at Hardin-Simmons University’s Logsdon Seminary. He also previously was Director of Theological Education for the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Tillman shares information about his Center for Congregational Ethics.) By BILL TILLMAN Coordinator, Center for Congregational Ethics The formation of the Center for Congregational Ethics is the
Read more(Editor’s Note: Glenn Dromgoole is graciously sharing a series of “Just Three Words” from his book, More Civility, Please. A new segment will be posted each week for 10 weeks. The entire book can be purchased at Texas Star Trading Company.) Most good advice can be expressed in Just Three Words By Glenn Dromgoole From More Civility, Please Tell the
Read moreBy LARRY BAKER The man looked at me and said, “That was the most disillusioning experience I have ever had!” I could hear the pain in his voice and see the draining impact in his posture. The man across the table from me had taken a damaging blow in the rib cage of his soul. I listened as he talked.
Read moreBy JIM McDONALD God created everything and then us so we could live and prosper and give Him pleasure. We failed by disobeying Him. Ultimately due to our sin, He made Christmas and Good Friday, which provided a new avenue for us to draw near to Him through Jesus. Then Jesus rose from death’s grip so everyone throughout history could know His
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON You wake up one morning with a pain that doesn’t seem to go away. You’re feeling tired all the time and act like all your energy has gone out the window. You make an appointment with the doctor who doesn’t know what is wrong either so he orders some blood work and an x-ray. The x-ray and
Read morePulitzer Prize-winning poet Tyehimba Jess was guest speaker for the Lawrence Clayton Poets and Writers Speaker Series April 6 at Hardin-Simmons University. Photos courtesy of Larry Fink By LORETTA FULTON A Pulitzer Prize winning poet didn’t experience the discrimination against African-Americans that his parents did and can only imagine what freed slaves experienced at the end of the Civil War.
Read moreWhen I was a young father, I prayed fervently over and over that God would let my son grow up to be normal. I prayed every night for months and months, but God didn’t seem to listen. Then I prayed to God, “What have I done for this to happen in our lives?” I prayed, “Why?” When I was young,
Read moreBy LORETTA FULTON What began on Palm Sunday was completed on Easter Sunday. From March 25 to March 30, Christians observed Holy Week rituals, including Maundy Thursday, with the institution of the Lord’s Supper and foot washing, and Good Friday, when the light of Christ was snuffed out. Some traditions held all-night vigils. Many churches hosted Easter egg hunts,
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