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The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 51, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 21, 2010 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 51, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 21, 2010
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 135, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 21, 2010 (open access)

The Albany News (Albany, Tex.), Vol. 135, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 21, 2010

Weekly newspaper from Albany, Texas that includes local, county, and state news along with extensive advertising.
Date: October 21, 2010
Creator: Lucas, Melinda L.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Darkness and Light Musical Performance transcript

Darkness and Light Musical Performance

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Students, ACU Department of Music Faculty and
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Christian Identity in a Non-Christian World: Moral Values and Christian Identity: The Household Code of 1 Peter - Part 2. transcript

Christian Identity in a Non-Christian World: Moral Values and Christian Identity: The Household Code of 1 Peter - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We will explore how Christian identity developed within the larger Greco-Roman world. We will focus on how 1 Peter uses baptism to create Christian identity and to appropriate a non-Christian ethic. What can we learn from how 1 Peter urges Christians to both distance themselves from and identify with society?"
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Sterling, Gregory E.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Jesus as a Man and As More Than a Prophet: A Christian and Muslim View - Part 2 transcript

Jesus as a Man and As More Than a Prophet: A Christian and Muslim View - Part 2

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "A short look at the lives and significance of the two most influential religious figures in history and in the modern world, as seen from the perspective of one committed adherent of Christianity and one of Islam respectively."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Mitchell, Lynn & Sumer, Ibrahim
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Untangling the Web: A Website Toolbox of Simple, Inexpensive Stuff transcript

Untangling the Web: A Website Toolbox of Simple, Inexpensive Stuff

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In an increasingly digital world, a quality Web site is vital for churches, nonprofits and lay-led ministries. Discover online tools which allow you to create and maintain simple, effective, God-honoring Web sites. You can do it."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Colbert, Stephen
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hispanic Realities: Reaching Hispanic Communities - Part 2. transcript

Hispanic Realities: Reaching Hispanic Communities - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This course provides an overview of the Hispanic trends that are impacting America's social, religious, economic, and political life. Special attention is given to strategies for leading Hispanics to faith in Christ and starting churches among them."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Sanchez, Daniel
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Glorious Was The Cause: Church of Christ & Christian Churches in Washington Territory 1850-1889 - Part 2. transcript

Glorious Was The Cause: Church of Christ & Christian Churches in Washington Territory 1850-1889 - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class will rescuer from oblivion the names of some humble Bible-believing men and women who were proud to wear the name of Christ. They never thought of themselves as heroes or heroines, but they lived the most heroic of lives."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Rushford, Jerry
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Do Liturgy and Ritual have a Place in Worship in Churches of Christ? Planning a Liturgy with the Theme "Aliens & Light: Finding God in the Darkness" - Part 2. transcript

Do Liturgy and Ritual have a Place in Worship in Churches of Christ? Planning a Liturgy with the Theme "Aliens & Light: Finding God in the Darkness" - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 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 21, 2010
Creator: Walters, Marla
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Singles at the Crossroads: What You Need to Do - Part 2. transcript

Singles at the Crossroads: What You Need to Do - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Singles sometimes feel like they are the stepchildren of the church. However, being single in the kingdom of God has many benefits and challenges. We will explore how to navigate a celibate life in the kingdom of God and restore the place of singles in our churches."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Brown, Eric
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Longing For Glory: Do You Know What You Wish? Are We Certain What We Wish is What We Want? transcript

Longing For Glory: Do You Know What You Wish? Are We Certain What We Wish is What We Want?

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The cynic demands we see the world as it is. The idealist says we work for the world that should be. Christianity says we are agents of new creation - implementing and anticipating what the world will be."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Trafton, Stephen & Trafton, Juliette
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Don't Conform… Transform! Combating the Sexualization of Children in the Media - Part 1 transcript

Don't Conform… Transform! Combating the Sexualization of Children in the Media - Part 1

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Children's ideas concerning sex and sexuality develop gradually and are influenced by their environment. Are Christians comfortable with the images media and culture provide? How does our spiritual community protect children and provide healthy context to support parents? Come and learn how to counterbalance the impacts of popular culture."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Talley, Stephanie & Shewmaker, Jennifer
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Best Practices in Church Financial Management: Avoiding Land Mines in Church Finance - Part 2. transcript

Best Practices in Church Financial Management: Avoiding Land Mines in Church Finance - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "This class identifies several financial "must do's" - specific policies and procedures that each church needs to put in place. We will also identify and discuss problem areas where churches may struggle."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Mullican, Jon; Porche, Dickie & Orr, Roland
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Peter Remembered: Last Words: Echo of Jude (2 Peter 2:1-18) - Part 2. transcript

Peter Remembered: Last Words: Echo of Jude (2 Peter 2:1-18) - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "2 Peter, a letter in the form of a testament, remembers the life and ministry of "Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 1:1) for believers coping with the delayed return."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Thompson, Trevor
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
True-blue in our Modern Milieu: Fully Focused on Truth - Part 2. transcript

True-blue in our Modern Milieu: Fully Focused on Truth - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "What does a genuine Christ-follower look like in his everyday environment? Come explore the letters of 1 John and Jude to find authentic direction for a life of unwavering loyalty in your committee."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Stirman, Peggy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coffee House Reading: An Edifying Entertainment: The Witness of Contemporary Poetry transcript

Coffee House Reading: An Edifying Entertainment: The Witness of Contemporary Poetry

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Norris, Kathleen
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Finding God in the Darkness of Divorce: Being God's Presence to Those Experiencing Divorce - Part 2. transcript

Finding God in the Darkness of Divorce: Being God's Presence to Those Experiencing Divorce - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 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 21, 2010
Creator: Brown, Suzy
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Called Out of Darkness: Race in the American Church - Part 1 transcript

Called Out of Darkness: Race in the American Church - Part 1

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "We have been "called out of darkness into his wonderful light," according to 1 Peter 2:9. However, the American church continues to struggle with segregated worship and racialized politics. This two-part workshop will explore the influence of race on Christianity in America."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Brice, Tanya
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Half the Church: Calling and Vocation for Women in Churches of Christ transcript

Half the Church: Calling and Vocation for Women in Churches of Christ

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Are women called to ministry? This class shares the experience of women receiving degrees for ministry as they wrestle with issues of calling and vocation (related to their heritage in Churches of Christ)."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Johnson, Stephen
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Ten Things Jesus "Worried" About: Learning to Share His Deepest Concerns - Part 2. transcript

Ten Things Jesus "Worried" About: Learning to Share His Deepest Concerns - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "What concerns did Jesus teach his disciples to prioritize? Can believers share those concerns? A thought-provoking, text-based investigation of the prayers and teachings of Jesus to identify His greatest "worries" for disciples and the church."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Ketcherside, Allen
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Good and Beautiful Life: Becoming an Apprentice to Jesus - Part 1 transcript

The Good and Beautiful Life: Becoming an Apprentice to Jesus - Part 1

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The author of 'The Good and Beautiful God' trilogy of books on the spiritual life explores what apprenticeship to Jesus looks like in everyday life. These classes go deeper into the practices of disciples of Jesus."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Smith, James Bryan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Have Staff, Will Travel - Clarity of Leader Roles: Partners in the Pasture transcript

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

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 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 21, 2010
Creator: Neill, Jerry
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Becoming Integrated Bilingual: Tools for integrating a congregation - Part 2. transcript

Becoming Integrated Bilingual: Tools for integrating a congregation - Part 2.

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "If your church has a Spanish outreach or has considered starting one, this class will provide you with tools to begin or improve this new work. This class invites congregation to consider integration as a solution."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Gonzales, Carlos & Gonzales, Paul
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Your Story is God's Story: Introducing Jesus Using Stories transcript

Your Story is God's Story: Introducing Jesus Using Stories

Lecture given Tuesday, September 21, 2010, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Use your story, and those of God's people through the ages, to help others become part of the story of Jesus being written today."
Date: September 21, 2010
Creator: Ridgell, Steve
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History