JUNE 2013

(6245 KB) Explosion in West, Texas • Rural Redemption: A convicted church • Currents: A gospel of goats in the Philippines • Dialogue:
Retired NASA scientist Nobie Stone

In this issue:

A U.S. flag hangs between two fire truck ladders in West

Explosion rocks Texas church

June 1, 2013

WEST, Texas — The auditorium lights flickered. The glass doors flew open. West Church of Christ minister Ernie Albrecht was sharing Wednesday night devotional thoughts —…

A convicted church

June 3, 2013

FORT GIBSON, Okla. — Mark Seabolt left his prison cell wearing someone else’s clothes. He hated the hiking boots, and neither the pants nor the…