The massacre at a Dallas-area shopping mall raises the question — again. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ALLEN, Texas — I was home in Oklahoma City watching a Texas Rangers game Saturday night when I saw an update on the death toll at the Allen Premium Outlets. Nine killed, counting the gunman. Seven wounded. Related: War at home: Former Army officer aids Texas massacre victims, seeks God’s healing Hundreds traumatized … Continue reading Have we had enough?
Beside Stillwater (reporting from Stillwater, Okla.): Campus ministry helps Oklahoma State heal. STILLWATER, Okla. — Campus minister Matt Mills heard the sirens, but he had no idea of the extent of the tragedy. On football Saturdays in this college town, the Church of Christ University Center at Oklahoma State University organizes a pregame tailgate party. Students involved with the “UC at OK State” enjoy burgers … Continue reading Beside Stillwater: Campus ministry helps Oklahoma State heal
By Bobby Ross Jr. | For The Washington Post STILLWATER, Okla. — People in this college town grieved again Sunday. It was about four years after a plane crash killed two women’s basketball coaches and almost 15 years after 10 people died when a plane carrying members and coaches of the men’s basketball team went down. And it was one day after four people were … Continue reading Oklahoma State, faced with another tragedy, prays for healing
Modern-day Job preaching again (reporting from Ridgeland, Miss.): After the murders of his wife and son, Mississippi minister Les Ferguson Jr. wrestled with God. RIDGELAND, Miss. — Les Ferguson Jr. couldn’t help but scream at God. Why — the longtime minister demanded to know — didn’t the Almighty protect his wife and son from the predator who murdered them? In his darkest days, Ferguson couldn’t imagine ever trusting … Continue reading Modern-day Job preaching again
Tragic Sunday: Kentucky church elder, wife, daughter shot to death: Authorities allege the couple’s son enlisted a fourth victim as a hitman on his family, then killed him. On a recent Sunday morning, elder Lindsey Champion and his wife, Joy, worshiped, as always, with the Cadiz Church of Christ in western Kentucky. Preacher Randall Evans visited with them and shook their hands after the 10 a.m. … Continue reading Tragic Sunday: Kentucky church elder, wife, daughter shot to death
Explosion rocks Texas church: After a deadly blast at a fertilizer plant owned by a church elder, West Church of Christ members rely on faith, prayer and fellow Christians (reporting from West, Texas). Page 1 lead. WEST, Texas — The auditorium lights flickered. The glass doors flew open. West Church of Christ minister Ernie Albrecht was sharing Wednesday night devotional thoughts — focused on Ezekiel and the need … Continue reading Fertilizer plant explosion rocks Texas church
‘God didn’t do this’: Minister grieves slain wife, son. Page 1. In the midst of unimaginable tragedy, Les Ferguson Jr.’s faith survives. “God didn’t do this,” said Ferguson, preaching minister for the Orange Grove Church of Christ in Gulfport, Miss. “This was just evil.” Even as he clings to God, Ferguson can’t help but weep as he mourns his wife, Karen, and son Cole, 21, who … Continue reading ‘God didn’t do this’: Minister grieves slain wife, son
Minister’s slaying, wife’s arrest deal double tragedy (reporting from Selmer, Tenn.). Page 1. Tornadoes kill family, destroy members’ homes in three states. Page 1. Sojourners travel country serving God (reporting from Greenwood, Texas). Inside Story. From hurricanes to tornadoes, relief group delivers record aid. National. Parents, brothers keep boy’s dream alive (reporting from Riverhead, N.Y.). Profile. Continue reading Minister’s slaying, wife’s arrest deal double tragedy
October 16, 2003, Thursday, BC cycle Texas town prepares for long day of funerals BYLINE: By BOBBY ROSS JR., Associated Press Writer SECTION: State and Regional LENGTH: 719 words DATELINE: ELDORADO, Texas This grieving West Texas town will overflow with tears Friday as seven of the eight senior citizens killed in a church bus crash are laid to rest. Three of the five funerals set for Friday – including combined services … Continue reading Texas town prepares for long day of funerals
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