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I Am Wilshire: Monna Brown
Hometown: Lewisville Present City: Dallas Tell us about your family. I was the youngest girl in a family of eight. I married A.D. Brown in 1958, and we were married until his death in 2012. I have two adult children, Denise and Alan, five grandchildren and one great...
Preparing for Worship: Dec. 15, 2024
By Abbey Adcox As Christmas approaches, reminders to be joyful are everywhere. JOY is emblazoned on sweaters, ornaments and wrapping paper, urging us to feel this emotion. This tinsel-covered joy feels out of reach for me this year. My heart is heavy with grief over...
I Am Wilshire: Michael Bufkin
Hometown: Clinton, Mississippi Present City: Dallas Education: Master’s in education, Mississippi State University; Bachelor’s in kinesiology Profession: Career and Technical Education Specialist, Dallas ISD Tell us about your family. I’m married with two kids and...
Preparing for Worship: Dec. 8, 2024
By Charlie Fuller I have a set of people in my life who bring me peace. These are people I always look forward to being with. People with whom I share many common bonds. When I’m with them I always dread saying goodbye. But when I leave their presence, I’m always the...
End of Year Need: Dec. 6, 2024
End of year need: $892,996 It was Cooking Camp, one of my favorite programs of the year! As usual, I didn’t have my station ready on time. As I rushed around grabbing the necessary pots and pans and such, Anna Hines came to me and said, “Do you have a minute?” I...
End of Year Need: Nov. 30, 2024
End of year need: $727,573 For many of us, Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” is a favorite. You know the song: “Sweet Caroline/Good times never seemed so good./I’ve been inclined/To believe they never would.” The song has become an anthem for Boston Red Sox fans at...