VILLATORO: Able to learn
By Rev. Gian Carlo Villatoro
Founding Pastor, Victory Church Odessa
I have met hundreds of people throughout my life. I have learned to accept everyone as...
DAWNINGS: Churches challenged to step up for schools
By Rev. Dawn Weaks
Pastor, Connection Christian Church
This weekend Ector County Independent School District celebrates a big anniversary. Congratulations to our community!
For one hundred years,...
BRASWELL: The Shroud of Turin
By Dr. Jimmy Braswell
Chaplain, Home Hospice of Odessa
“Behold the Man.” – John 19:5
Recently an article was published in the Odessa American about the Shroud...
NUGGETS: God laughs
By Jannie Linney
“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or...
COLEMAN: Giving thanks
By Landon Coleman
Pastor, Immanuel
The temperatures dropped in West Texas this week, and the calendar officially rolled over to fall. While we cheered 50 degree...
VILLATORO: The spirit of God will guide you toward organization
By Rev. Gian Carlo Villatoro
Founding Pastor, Victory Church
It happens in sports, it happens in politics, it happens in church, it happens in business, it...
HOLLAND: Becoming what Christ died for us to be
By Billy Holland
Minister/Chaplain/Author
The idea of not being spiritually prepared to trust Christ because of a lack of interest is like being told that you...
DAWNINGS: Small acts make all the difference
By Rev. Dawn Weaks
Pastor, Connection Christian Church
I remember the news article from 20 years ago, a testament to the power of a tiny act...
BRASWELL: Important words
By Dr. Jimmy Braswell
Chaplain, Home Hospice of Odessa
I have recently recovered from COVID-19.
I have two important words for us all. One: an enormous “Thank...
COLEMAN: One sermon at a time
By Landon Coleman
Pastor, Immanuel
In September, I’ll be posting an article on by blog titled “Preaching Brick by Brick.” That article is directed toward regular...