Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Christian Chronicle just posted a report on the Bethel Church of Christ in Athens, Alabama that was also destroyed by tornado Wednesday night.

The Nations (Isa 66:12-19a ESV) 12 For thus says the LORD: “Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream; and you shall nurse, you shall be carried upon … Continue reading →

Now that I have power and Internet service, I’m able to catch up on the media information. * Here a link to an excellent graphic showing the path of the tornado through Tuscaloosa, with photos illustrating damage at marked points along the … Continue reading →

How to Volunteer There’s plenty of work to do, and there will be for a very long time. However, there are no available hotels. Even police from out of town are sleeping on the floors of churches and junior colleges. … Continue reading →

As many have heard, our sister congregation, the Central Church of Christ, lost its building. Here are some photos. The first is from the front — off Hargrove Road. You can see that several relief workers are staging from their … Continue reading →

The Christian Chronicle recently ran a story on Bible bowls: “Textual preparation or trivial pursuit?” Now, what I know about Bible bowls is that the Christian Chronicle recently ran a story on Bible bowls. Really. I’ve never been in one. … Continue reading →

Here are two websites where you can get up to date information on recovery efforts as well as videos and photos: The Tuscaloosa News AL.COM (consolidated website for several major Alabama newspapers, covering entire state) Evidently some areas are being opened … Continue reading →

I’ve received several emails, phone calls, and Facebook messages offering to help with the recovery here in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I’ve made some calls to see how this can best be done. I really appreciate all the offers, but there are … Continue reading →

This video was taken from about a block away from an F5, which went through Tuscaloosa in an area filled with apartments and retail buildings, leveling a path miles long and 2 blocks wide. My apologies for the cameraman’s language, … Continue reading →

The goal of the assembly Christian theology is centered on Christ. In particular, God sent Jesus so that God’s children could be formed in the image of Christ. (Gal 4:18-19 ESV) 18 It is always good to be made much … Continue reading →