Embracing the Struggle
“Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual forces of evil . . . . “ Ephesians 6:12 In this world, life is produced, protected and …
Yale, OK: A Rural Mosaic of God’s Activity
Rural towns are a mosaic of hard work and industry, friendship and kindness, forgotten stories and shattered dreams. Every day that I am fortunate enough to spend in these communities …
What Is The Point?
What is the point? Why would a good God create a world where suffering exists? Is God evil? How can suffering be good? What good can come out of a …
Making Prayer A Priority by Josh Parnell
For the past five years, I have served as a preacher and minister for the church of Christ in Monette, AR. Monette is a small community of 1,500 people in …
The Tyranny of Self
“Selfishness must always be forgiven you know, because there is no hope of a cure.” …
Prayer of a Servant by Isabella Preciado
Isabella Preciado served the community of Carnegie and partnered in the ministry of the Carnegie Church of Christ for 12 weeks this summer as a vocational intern teaching English as …
Finding Dios In Rural America
Chavez, Olvera, Alvarado, Barco, Sarceno, Lopez, Guitterrez . . . . These are just a few of the names that have recently become familiar to the Church of Christ congregation …
Our Story
Your story Is more than some bedtime consolation A buffer of nothing Protecting my Everything Your story Is nothing less than Resurrection A rebirth to my death I can touch …
Of Rural Churches and Preachers: A Waitress’ Point of View
One year ago today, almost to the minute, I finished a cycling trek across the state of Oklahoma. I didn’t ride alone, but with two men who have been friends, …
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Where Hide the Wild Men?
Where hide the wild men? Fierce to face the howling winds driven by selfish ends Dear God we need some wild men! Unafraid to stand down pride By humbly laying …