Abigail Garcia was new to Penitas, Texas, had few friends and was struggling through her sophomore year in high school. But rather than getting darker, her future got brighter thanks to people and programs she says were sent into her…
Sense of hopelessness, as mother takes kids to homeless shelter
It was 6 p.m. when Leticia Harley, her 2-month-old son and 2-year-old daughter could re-enter the emergency homeless shelter in Dallas. They would file in line early, three among many, looking for a safe place for the night.
Depressed ministers growing concern
By John Hall Many ministers who smile on the outside are withering inside. Research indicates up to 68 percent of ministers are dealing with symptoms related to depression. Depression in ministry has been discussed increasingly since Matthew Warren, the son…
Mother’s Day hunger goal $1 million
By John Hall Texas Baptists are seeking to raise $1 million on Mother’s Day for an annual hunger offering that provides relief and aid to hungry people across the state and around the globe. “In the heart of mothers throughout…
Baptist ‘Angel’ brings light to Juarez
By John Hall Jose Angel could have left Juarez behind. No more listening to regular reports of violence between rival drug cartels. No more worrying about whether he and his family were safe. He even had a job interview in…
Human trafficking: 21st century slavery
By John Hall Small details in the lives of the troubled students Tyler Shoesmith works with tell more than they would like him to know. It’s the words they use, the clothes they wear — even the age of…