DAWNINGS: Be mindful of the power of words
By Rev. Dr. Dawn Weaks
Pastor, Connection Christian Church
The one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection is a stark reminder of the power of words...
NUGGETS: Looking forward
By Jannie Linney
It’s Hard to believe another year has come and gone. It seems as though it was only yesterday that I trained myself...
HOLLAND: A perfect time to begin anew
By William F. Holland Jr., DD., C.ED.D
Minister/Chaplain/Author
The New Year is here and I’m excited to see what 2022 has for us! My hope is...
COLEMAN: The miracles of Christmas
By Landon Coleman
Pastor, Immanuel
Merry Christmas! I hope your day is filled with all the things we love about Christmas – family and friends, presents...
VILLATORO: What do you want in 2022?
By Rev. Gian Carlo Villatoro
Founding Pastor, Victory Church Odessa
2021 sounds like a code for an alarm system or for your phone. For us who...
NUGGETS: What is your lot?
By Jannie Linney
The Lord had set forth in order a declaration of things believed among the people of God. They were delivered to the...
DAWNINGS: Pray for peace
By Rev. Dr. Dawn Weaks
Pastor, Connection Christian Church
And the LORD will judge between the nations, and will decide concerning many peoples; and they shall...
BRASWELL: Manger tramps
By Dr. Jimmy Braswell
Chaplain, Home Hospice of Odessa
As the Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays come upon us, don’t try to create your own thankfulness.
Don’t try to create...
NUGGETS: America “A Sleeping Giant”
By Jannie Linney
America is the greatest place in the world to live. We are a Christian Nation. There is a Church on about every...
COLEMAN: Thanksgiving
By Landon Coleman
Pastor, Immanuel
Today is the Saturday after Thanksgiving. If you’re a typical American, your pants are a bit tighter and your bank account...