VBS prayer walk
Iglesia Bautista Jerusalem, 1449 S. Sam Houston Ave., has scheduled a Vacation Bible School prayer walk from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
NUGGETS: Christian growth
By Jannie LinneySalvation is a wonderful thing. In fact the most wonderful thing that can happen to any person. There are those who do...
Churches get new locations
Two Odessa churches are doing a “church swap.”Last fall the Rev. Robert Thayer’s Odessa Bible Church had secured new quarters in the old AT&T...
Ministers’ wives discuss roles
If there were a job description for a minister’s wife, it would say the expectations are somewhat vague but limitless.Yet when she or her...
NUGGETS: A strong relationship with the Lord is the most important thing in life
By Jannie LinneyThe sign on the “Big Dog Saloon” read If our food, drinks, and service don’t come up to your standards, “LOWER YOUR...
Robles takes leadership role
New Sherwood Church of Christ Minister Taylor Robles says there is a great deal more commonality among people than they are often able to...
Mormon leader touts missions
As president of the regional Odessa Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Christopher Steven “Chris” Vore says the crux of...
Judas remains controversial
During two millennia since his demise, the name “Judas Iscariot” still stirs strong emotions.Jesus Christ called the disciple who was leading a mob to...
NUGGETS: Jesus stood still
By Jannie LinneyThere was a blind beggar just outside of Jericho on the side of the highway. His name was Bartimeus, the son of...
Riley succeeds at new church
MIDLAND The Rev. Sheldon Ray Riley spent a number of years as an assistant pastor and pastor of Assembly of God Churches in Oklahoma,...