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The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 100, No. 51, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 18, 2012 (open access)

The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 100, No. 51, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Bi-weekly student newspaper from Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas that includes local, state and campus news along with advertising.
Date: April 18, 2012
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Balancing the Scales - Hesed is the Meaning of the Covenant transcript

Balancing the Scales - Hesed is the Meaning of the Covenant

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Hosea shows how Israel has betrayed God through its inability to grasp the true meaning of Hesed. We return to God and restore our relationship with Him when we reflect His justice in our relationships with others."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Bingham, Elizabeth
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Beyond the Hype of Church Planging - Church Plangint is Not as Effective as They Say transcript

Beyond the Hype of Church Planging - Church Plangint is Not as Effective as They Say

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "In 1987, we heard the "Ice Cream of the Future" was invented. The future has arrived. We still eat regular ice cream and Dippin' Dots is bankrupt. Fads come and fads go. Is church planting just the latest ministry fad?"
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Norsworthy, Luke
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Breaking Free from the Kingdom of Me transcript

Breaking Free from the Kingdom of Me

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "The self-absorbed, ME-centered attitude is destroying families, churches, ministries and every aspect of our lives. Hear about the problem. Be part of the solution. Lead a ME-free revolution with Christ at the center."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Villanueva, Glen A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Calling Out to My Children - A Call of Intimacy, Rage, Anguish and Sanity transcript

Calling Out to My Children - A Call of Intimacy, Rage, Anguish and Sanity

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 7:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Brueggemann, Walter
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Can You Hear Me Now? - Learning to Listen to God transcript

Can You Hear Me Now? - Learning to Listen to God

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many today are interested how to discern God's voice in the noise of life. Discover how we might learn to listen to God in our lives."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Atchley, Rick
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Church Leadership Structures That Work - Best Practices for Elders transcript

Church Leadership Structures That Work - Best Practices for Elders

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Churches often are not structured in ways that best fit their identity and culture. As a result, they waste energy and time on things beside mission, leaving elders and staff frustrated. Come explore ways to avoid these distractions."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Siburt, Ben & Washburn, Mike
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Coffee House: Poetry Slam and Hip Hop Concert transcript

Coffee House: Poetry Slam and Hip Hop Concert

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 8:30 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Experience the role creativity can play in Christianity. Come express yourself at this Spoken Word Open Mic night with featured poets Russ Kirby and Darren Hagood. Then hear MA Double use hip hop to uniquely paint a portrait of the glorious riches found in Christ Jesus our Lord"
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Kirby, Russ; Hagood, Darren & Preston, Matt
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Commited to the Cause - My Life in Christian Churches/Churches of Christ transcript

Commited to the Cause - My Life in Christian Churches/Churches of Christ

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Rick Atchley says, "Few in our movement have committed themselves to the cause of unity like Victor Knowles." Discover candid observations from four decades in the pursuit of Christian unity from Victor's autobiography."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Knowles, Victor
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Desire in the Desert - Reviving Your Marital Wilderness Experiences transcript

Desire in the Desert - Reviving Your Marital Wilderness Experiences

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Today we are so busy being busy that our marital relationship takes a back seat. This class sparks a desire to return to your marriage wilderness place, where you first loved, vowed and promised. Redemption, restoration, reconciliation and reward await you here."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Moore, Genny & Moore, Tyson
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Dynamic Pastor or Dynamic Team? - A Seat at Your Leadership Table transcript

Dynamic Pastor or Dynamic Team? - A Seat at Your Leadership Table

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "The Northwest Church intentionally left the senior pastor model and the traditional elder-led model to seek a different model of unity. Discover what we have learned after four years of serving in a collaborative work model."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Goldman, Chris; Landrum, Kent; Lawrence, Bill & Porche, Ryan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Exploring Intentional Christian Community - How Does Shared Physical Space Impact Community? transcript

Exploring Intentional Christian Community - How Does Shared Physical Space Impact Community?

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many Christians are considering more simple, sustainable and community-based lifestyles. This six-part series invites you into dialogue with the research of three ACU professors on intentional Christian community."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Lynn, Monty; Smith, Kent & Young, Brandon
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Exploring Intnetional Christian Community - How Do Shared Spiritual and Social Commitments Impact Community? transcript

Exploring Intnetional Christian Community - How Do Shared Spiritual and Social Commitments Impact Community?

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Many Christians are considering more simple, sustainable and community-based lifestyles. This six-part series invites you into dialogue with the research of three ACU professors on intentional Christian community."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Lynn, Monty; Smith, Kent & Young, Brandon
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Feminist Interpretations of the Book of Hosea - Implications for Our Understanding transcript

Feminist Interpretations of the Book of Hosea - Implications for Our Understanding

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "One important strategy for understanding the Book of Hosea is reading it from a feminist perspective. This class surveys feminist readings of the Book of Hosea and suggests important implications for consideration."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Varner, Jeanine
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Finding the Relationship of Your Dreams transcript

Finding the Relationship of Your Dreams

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 1:45 PM at Abilene Christian University: "God created sex to be exciting, pleasurable and fulfilling. Unfortunately, sex, love and intimacy are often confused, and frequently disconnected. Have fun exploring God's vision for truly great sex, and discover how to cultivate genuine intimacy in relationships."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Holladay, Steve & Holladay, Holly
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
From Agnos to Harvard - Leaving Home and Finding Place transcript

From Agnos to Harvard - Leaving Home and Finding Place

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 1:45 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Poignant and empowering stories of one Church of Christ girl's journey from her grandfather's pulpit in Agnos, Ark., to studying religion at Harvard Divinity School. Then she had to choose. She left home – the church – and was ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples)."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Pulley-King, Micki
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Getting Over Ourselves transcript

Getting Over Ourselves

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Images of intimacy with God parade through scripture. Abraham heard God; David danced as he prayed; and Paul (or his friend) visited heaven! They make it seem so easy. How do the rest of us find God?"
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Brecheen, Marcus
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Global Mission in the 21st Century - Changing the World, One Summer at a Time transcript

Global Mission in the 21st Century - Changing the World, One Summer at a Time

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 8:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "Join us to investigate the changing shape of 21st-century missionaries, churches and the world."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Flanders, Chris
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
God at War transcript

God at War

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 1:45 PM at Abilene Christian University: "As you read the Gospels, it seems Jesus is always interrupted. Diversion will look over Jesus' shoulder to observe how he interacts with and sees people who intrude. Jesus never seems to see an interruption, he always sees the person."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Storment, Jonathan
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
History as Never Done Before - Writing a World History of the Stone-Campbell Movement transcript

History as Never Done Before - Writing a World History of the Stone-Campbell Movement

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "For seven years, 14 scholars from across the Stone-Campbell Movement have been writing its first-ever world history. Hear some of the unknown stories uncovered, including those of African American leaders and women from Canada, Australia, China, and India."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Foster, Doug; Hunnicutt, Loretta Long & Williams, D. Newell
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
How Do We Stop the Bleeding - Bridging the Generations transcript

How Do We Stop the Bleeding - Bridging the Generations

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 4:00 PM at Abilene Christian University: "Explore what contributes to the mass exodus of young adults in churches across all denominational lines. Learn practical ways to bridge the generation gap and intentionally foster healthy multi-generational ministries."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Jones, Stacy B.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Hurting with God - When God is the Problem - Psalm 44 transcript

Hurting with God - When God is the Problem - Psalm 44

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "How can we live with God through prolonged seasons of pain and loss? Drawing from his daily struggle with chronic pain and years of reading the Psalms, come quest to recover an ancient, lost resource – the language of lament."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Pemberton, Glenn
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
Imagining Life from God and Back to God transcript

Imagining Life from God and Back to God

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 3:00 PM at Abilene Christian University
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: Brueggemann, Walter
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History
In Your Face Worship Restores Mutuality to Church Life - Face To Face on Sundays transcript

In Your Face Worship Restores Mutuality to Church Life - Face To Face on Sundays

Lecture given Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 9:30 AM at Abilene Christian University: "In a world of airbrushing and avatars, humans still long for the real deal, for authenticity. Discover how living the Christian life demands 'face time' to nourish our faith and build genuine community."
Date: September 18, 2012
Creator: King, Linda A.
Object Type: Sound
System: The Portal to Texas History