Changing times in washing clothes from hard work to easy modern chores
The piece recalls washday in the past as an all day event. It describes gathering rainwater or hauling from a well, heating water in a large iron pot, using lye soap, rubbing with a washboard, boiling and rinse cycles, and drying on fences or tree limbs before storing the tubs for future use.
How powerful is love in Christian ethics and conflict
The piece questions whether love, as taught by Jesus, can overcome universal conflict and destructive warfare. It contrasts meek servant ideals with warrior interpretations, asks if destruction ever transforms humanity, and argues love must extend beyond close circles to all enemies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christ
Wisdom for the 2010 graduates in faith and character
A pastor addresses graduates urging preparation and character as the main building blocks for a successful future. He cautions against crowds and shortcuts, emphasizes discovering one’s divine calling, and concludes that including Jesus in plans leads to real success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Summer revival and school calendars shape community life
An article contrasts agrarian summer rhythms with modern schooling. It notes outdoor revival meetings at First Baptist of Highlands after harvest and before fall planting, linking summer to spiritual harvest. It then observes how urban calendars pivot to the school year, with textbooks returned, report cards issued, and graduates cheering, reshaping communal planning for vacations and reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Sears and Roebuck
Is Celibacy A Requirement For Clergy
The text argues celibacy is not required for church leaders and cites biblical examples. It references councils that mandated celibacy and contrasts with scriptural passages on marriage, noting Jesus and Paul did not marry and highlighting perceived problems from forbidding marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Peter
Paul
Compassion in Luke as Jesus raises a widow's son
The story shows Jesus' deep compassion for a widow at her son's funeral. He comforts her and raises her son, illustrating compassion that brings new life. Believers are urged to bring troubles to Jesus, who offers forgiveness, healing, and eternal hope through faith, sacraments, and resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Luke
Jesus Christ
Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School at Cedar Bayou Grace Church
Cedar Bayou Grace United Methodist Church invites children to Galactic Blast a cosmic adventure praising God from June 14 to 18, 9 to 12 daily at 2714 Ferry Road. Activities include Bible stories, science, music, crafts, games, and snacks. contact Tricia Campbell at 281-427-4754 or visit cedarbayou.org for details.
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Cedar Bayou
Rocket Rec
Tricia Campbell
Cedarbayou.org
Matt Carroll
God
Debbie Taylor Williams
Thomas Kinsel
Neil Anderson
Solid Rock
Arlene Fisk
Alliance Bible Church
Abcbaytown.org
St. Mark's UMC Hosts The Gathering Sundays
St. Mark's UMC invites all to The Gathering in the Activity Center each Sunday starting at 8 a.m. for a free continental breakfast coffee or juice with the St. Mark's family. Everyone is welcome and space is available. Join worship at 8:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. this Sunday June 6.
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Charles Ruehl
St. Mark’s Umc
New Horizon
Baytown
St. Mark’s
St. Mark's
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