Meekins Family Bible and a Night of Prayer
A Lynchburg family recalls a worn Meekins Bible read nightly by mother and children. The 1951 Chevy outings, the first films at a drive-in, and a 1976 turning point when the narrator’s faith deepens as brother John falls ill and a heavenly visitation spurs urgent prayer for his healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meekins
Lynchburg
John
Jimmy
Tommy
Decker Drive
Drive Inn
Hell
Pasadena
Texas
Barbara
Deer Park
Jesus
Magazine donation boosts Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital
Jennifer George and Amanda Jackson of Old River Baptist Church donated magazines to Houston Methodist San Jacinto Hospital through their kindergarten class. This second annual gift supports patients with women men and children oriented reading material across topics from news to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennifer George
Amanda Jackson
Old River Baptist Church
Houston Methodist
San Jacinto Hospital
Jennifer
Amanda
San Jacinto
Garth Road
Baytown
Highlands UMC names Rachel Leon new youth director
Highlands United Methodist Church announces Rachel Leon as the new youth director. She leads a volunteers team to build relationships with youth and families. A Youth United Kick off Dinner is set for Wednesday May 14 at 6 pm at Main Street and West Houston Street with a contact number 281-426-3614 for details and childcare reservations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highlands United Methodist Church
Rachel Leon
Rachel
Highlands
Susan Grittman
Highlands United Methodist
Main Street
West Houston Street
NBA racism fallout and Christian response noted
A discussion notes the April 25 2014 racial controversy surrounding Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver s response. It frames racism as unacceptable in the USA and calls for a heart change through Christian faith, urging churches to model love and respect across cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Basketball Association
NBA
Donald Sterling
Los Angeles Clippers
Sterling
Adam Silver
Silver
Clippers
NBA Board of Governors
Christ
USA
Jesus
God
Jesus Christ
Lord Jesus Christ
Christ Jesus
Fundamental “Association
Bible Algebra and Divine Revelation Challenge
A critique argues that mixing divine revelation with human translation or instruction makes the result non divine. If revelation passes through any human intermediary, it cannot be infallible or purely divine. The piece cites Hebrews 8 10 12 and questions algebraic consistency in faith practice. It ends with a promotional link to a fellowship site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stolander Road
A Fellowship
Sjolanderroadfellowship.com
Belief in God and obedience in faith shown in a church message
A preacher uses a sun and earth parable to urge obedience to God and faith in scripture. The message, from Wallisville Road church of Christ, emphasizes trusting God over sight and calls for contacting via phone or Facebook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Wallisville Road Church of Christ
Little Biddy Bits Updates
A church bulletin urges regular updates to software and operating systems for safety. It draws a parallel to spiritual updates with a Bible quote about vigilance and encourages attendance at church services hosted by Danny R. Biddy of the Church on Old River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny R. Biddy
Church On
Old River
Oldriverbaptist.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
Knights OF Columbus
St. Joseph
Jim Langford
Assembly
Charles Merka
Juan Picon
Paul Gomez
Martin Sonnier
George Todd
Greg Evans
Highlands Umc
First Baptist Church
Tim Edwards
Roy
Fenner
Church of Christ
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