Finding God in the Darkness of Divorce: God's Transformation Through the Despair of Divorce - Part 1. transcript

Finding God in the Darkness of Divorce: God's Transformation Through the Despair of Divorce - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We are called to be God's presence to those suffering from divorce. Never are people more in need of everything God has to offer than when they experience divorce. We can bring God's light and hope."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Brown, Suzy
System: The Portal to Texas History
Do Liturgy and Ritual have a Place in Worship in Churches of Christ? History and Theology of Christian Worship - Part 1. transcript

Do Liturgy and Ritual have a Place in Worship in Churches of Christ? History and Theology of Christian Worship - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "These classes explore the interesting history of Christian worship, contemplate a theology of worship, and present guidelines and tools toward planning a liturgy with a particular theme."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Walters, Marla
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Four Seasons of Marriage: Seasons are Determined by Attitude Not Time - Part 2. transcript

The Four Seasons of Marriage: Seasons are Determined by Attitude Not Time - Part 2.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Marital seasons can be characterized by the emotions, attitudes and actions of the persons in the marriage. The season of a marriage is determined more by attitudes than by age."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Hagood, Fate & Hagood, Mira
System: The Portal to Texas History
Practices of Missional Church Planting: Developing Leaders of Church Planting Movements transcript

Practices of Missional Church Planting: Developing Leaders of Church Planting Movements

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Missional church planters partner with God primarily to gather people and develop leaders. What does it look like to gather people who aren't interested in church? Explore what it looks like to develop such people into leaders who catalyze church-planting movements."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Kiser, Charles
System: The Portal to Texas History
George MacDonald, the Christian Mythmaker: Pictorial Biography transcript

George MacDonald, the Christian Mythmaker: Pictorial Biography

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This two-part class introduces the life and ideas of Scottish novelist, preacher and poet, George MacDonald (1824-1905). Part 1 offers a pictorial biography on Fink's book, "George MacDonald: Images of His World.""
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Fink, Larry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Have Staff, Will Travel - Clarity of Leader Roles: Partners in the Pasture - Part 1 transcript

Have Staff, Will Travel - Clarity of Leader Roles: Partners in the Pasture - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Models of leadership from society are legion, offering competing definitions of success and failure. In a culture that fuels self-interest, consumerism and anxiety, leaders face complex and confusing challenges. How can leaders discern the meaning of the church staff today?"
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Neill, Jerry
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missing More than Music: When Disputable Matters Eclipse Worship and Unity - Part 2 transcript

Missing More than Music: When Disputable Matters Eclipse Worship and Unity - Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "One of Jesus' greatest desires for his church is unity. By looking closely at our worship arguments, we may be able to achieve this goal and find other blessings."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Corbitt, Danny
System: The Portal to Texas History
My Story - Part 1. transcript

My Story - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Come hear a mother share her story in the darkness of losing her daughter, Jenny Bizaillion. Listen as she explores life, scripture and experience and applies them to the struggle of depression and to seeking God in the darkness."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Ross, Beverly
System: The Portal to Texas History
Being Transformed Into the Image of Christ (Galatians 4:19) transcript

Being Transformed Into the Image of Christ (Galatians 4:19)

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University.
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Smith, James Bryan
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ministering to The Least of These: Ministering to Disadvantaged single-parent families - Part 2. transcript

Ministering to The Least of These: Ministering to Disadvantaged single-parent families - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Ministering to at-risk youth and disadvantaged single-parent families is both challenging and rewarding. The spiritual mountains are unbelievably high, but the valleys seem to fall just as low. Learn how to better evangelize and disciple "the least of these," as well as how to keep hopes and dreams in the forefront of your ministry."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Robertson, Troy; McDonald, Kevin & Morris, Jim
System: The Portal to Texas History
Missing More than Music: When Disputable Matters Eclipse Worship and Unity - Part 1 transcript

Missing More than Music: When Disputable Matters Eclipse Worship and Unity - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "One of Jesus' greatest desires for his church is unity. By looking closely at our worship arguments, we may be able to achieve this goal and find other blessings."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Corbitt, Danny
System: The Portal to Texas History
Facebook and Adultery: Why Our Wiring Makes us Vulnerable - Part 1. transcript

Facebook and Adultery: Why Our Wiring Makes us Vulnerable - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Facebook is making it easier than ever to connect with old flames and new interests, and is leaving in its wake couple after devastated couple trying to pick up the pieces of broken marriages. This class will look at why it can be dangerous and what couples can do to protect their most sacred relationship, while still enjoying social media."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Walla, Diana
System: The Portal to Texas History
Adult Children and Aging Parents: Why is my mother driving me crazy? - Part 1 transcript

Adult Children and Aging Parents: Why is my mother driving me crazy? - Part 1

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore some guilt-producing misconceptions about aging parents considered in light of the Bible. This class makes suggestions about: communication, what aging parents want, promises to avoid, and why aging parents can seem mean-spirited."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Pruett, Charlie
System: The Portal to Texas History
Out of Darkness into Light: 1 Peter 2:9-12 transcript

Out of Darkness into Light: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Lecture given Sunday, September 19, 2010, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 19, 2010
Creator: Atchley, Rick
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Gospel of Creation: Ongoing Creation and the Church' Guiding Vision of the End transcript

The Gospel of Creation: Ongoing Creation and the Church' Guiding Vision of the End

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 10:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Thinking strictly in terms of the existence of matter, many stories of creation end in primordial Sabbath rest. In children's story-book form, we'll locate biblical language in its Near Eastern context, proclaiming a gospel of ongoing creation and eschatological transformation for the earth."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Ellet, Kent
System: The Portal to Texas History
Choosing What You Think - Part 2. transcript

Choosing What You Think - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Come hear a mother share her story in the darkness of losing her daughter, Jenny Bizaillion. Listen as she explores life, scripture and experience and applies them to the struggle of depression and to seeking God in the darkness."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Ross, Beverly
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Invisible Church: Ministering to the Church of Jesus, Paul, and other Singles - Part 1. transcript

The Invisible Church: Ministering to the Church of Jesus, Paul, and other Singles - Part 1.

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In the quest of many contemporary congregations to minister to families, single adults are often left asking, "Where do I belong?" Learn how the church can be family-friendly to the entire family of God."
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Crawford, Wes
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Spiritual Journey of Depression  - Part 3. transcript

The Spiritual Journey of Depression - Part 3.

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Come hear a mother share her story in the darkness of losing her daughter, Jenny Bizaillion. Listen as she explores life, scripture and experience and applies them to the struggle of depression and to seeking God in the darkness."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Ross, Beverly
System: The Portal to Texas History
Irresistible Revolution: Another Way of Life transcript

Irresistible Revolution: Another Way of Life

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Clairborne, Shane
System: The Portal to Texas History
Sacred Rhythms for the Spiritual Life: One Musician in the Philharmonic - Part 2. transcript

Sacred Rhythms for the Spiritual Life: One Musician in the Philharmonic - Part 2.

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 9:00 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In a frantic world, individual spiritual practices (solitude, silence, prayer, kenosis, secrecy, fasting and others) and communal spiritual disciplines (worship, service, fellowship and mission) help provide space for God. Explore how, individually and communally, we can find sacred rhythms and mature as disciples of Jesus."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Wray, David
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hurricanes, Lord's Table and Sandwich Shops: Can Churches of Christ and Disciples of Christ Experience the unifying love of Christ? - Part 1 transcript

Hurricanes, Lord's Table and Sandwich Shops: Can Churches of Christ and Disciples of Christ Experience the unifying love of Christ? - Part 1

Lecture given Monday, September 20, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A Churches of Christ minister and Disciples of Christ minister share their experiences of uniting believers in the active love of God"
Date: September 20, 2010
Creator: Mangum, Andy & Peters, Doug
System: The Portal to Texas History
Living the Promise (2 Peter 3:8-15a) transcript

Living the Promise (2 Peter 3:8-15a)

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 11:00 AM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Taylor, Charlton
System: The Portal to Texas History
Morality for Exiles in 1 and 2 Peter: Partakers of the Divine Nature - Part 3. transcript

Morality for Exiles in 1 and 2 Peter: Partakers of the Divine Nature - Part 3.

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The challenge of 1 Peter and 2 Peter in the first century is also the challenge to Christians in the 21st century. The coming of God's future kingdom determines Christian morality in the present. Recognizing what is ultimately important, Christians live holy lives in the present as a witness to the surrounding culture."
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Thompson, James
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hurricanes, Lord's Table, and Sandwich Shops: What happens when we believe that what unites us is greater than what divides us? transcript

Hurricanes, Lord's Table, and Sandwich Shops: What happens when we believe that what unites us is greater than what divides us?

Lecture given Wednesday, September 22, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A Churches of Christ minister and Disciples of Christ minister share their experiences of uniting believers in the active love of God"
Date: September 22, 2010
Creator: Mangum, Andy & Peters, Doug
System: The Portal to Texas History