Connecting Caring Communities is a grassroots community renewal organization in Abilene Texas. Established in 2005 CCC is an independent non-profit group. It was inspired by Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal. Three strategies are form the core of the CCC model: Caring Team, Haven House and Friendship Houses. Caring Teams seek to connect Abilene's caring people. It seeks … Continue reading Connecting Caring Communities
Call to Prayer on April 15th
Found this on the We Are Texas Baptists: Danny Sinquefield, president of the Tennessee Baptist Convention, has challenged Baptist in the U.S. to pray for our country on April 15. I would like to extend the call to all Christians. With the current econimic climate in our country Tax Day can prove to be more … Continue reading Call to Prayer on April 15th
GivMusic: Bluetree – God of this City
Recently, I have written about the need for Christians to be involved in matters of social justice. It is not enough to have good theology we must also put action to our beliefs. I have decided to blog about groups I believe are doing this. GivMusic is partnering with Bluetree the release of their new … Continue reading GivMusic: Bluetree – God of this City
Cool Idea
I'm taking a break from Top 10 this week. I've been wanting to write about something I found while working on another post. The Social Work Club from my alma mater, Hardin-Simmons University, is hosting a Prom Party for young women who live in foster care. The event is February 28th, from 10:00 am - … Continue reading Cool Idea
Aftermath of Hurricane Ike
It is has been about a week since Hurricane Ike ripped through Louisiana and Southeast Texas but the effects of Ike are long term. We Are Texas Baptist has posted quite a bit about the storm and ways to help. Volunteer: IkeAssist.org Volunteer Houston Meet Specific Needs: Houston Area Churches IkeAssist.org Donations: BGCT Disaster Relief … Continue reading Aftermath of Hurricane Ike
Jumpstart Read For the Record
Each year Jumpstart sponsors Read for the Record day to promote early education. It is an interesting program that encourages parents, grandparents, teachers and other adults to read aloud to their child. This year's book is one of my favorites Corduroy. For more information.
Real Hope For Haiti
Aaron from The Paper Mirror and other bloggers have been blogging about Real Hope for Haiti this week. Today I want to share one of the stories from the rescue center. This is a story of hope. it’s a story of faith, trust, and obedience. a normal American family, much like yours, felt like God … Continue reading Real Hope For Haiti
The Dee Zone 