Month: December 2013

Christmas 2013 . . . A little different for our family
by Bill Jones

(originally published 12/25/2013 on Texas Baptists Committed blog)

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Christmas has taken on a different feel for our family this year. Every year, we are reminded that Christmas is not a joyous time for those whose despair and despondency are magnified when all around them are celebrating, singing carols, partying, shopping . . . This year, our family has struggled as we almost lost Travis Read more . . .

CHARLES FOSTER JOHNSON: Pastors for Texas Children: People of faith supporting public schools
by Charles Foster Johnson

(originally published 12/7/2013 on Texas Baptists Committed blog)

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(NOTE: The author is pastor of Bread Fellowship of Fort Worth, executive director of Pastors for Texas Children, and a member of the Texas Baptists Committed Board of Directors.) Pastors for Texas Children (PTC) is a new organization that mobilizes local churches to provide both wrap-around care for local schools and advocacy for adequate funding Read more . . .