Hometown: McAlester, Oklahoma Present city: Richardson Education: Baylor University Profession: Retired foreign missionary, childbirth educator, birth and postpartum doula Tell us about your family. I was born in Tulsa but grew up in McAlester with a sister and...
Hometown: Houston Present City: Dallas Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Baylor University. I start my Master of Science in Nursing Education in February 2025! Profession: Bone Marrow Transplant Registered Nurse Tell us about your work or volunteer life....
By Scott Spreier God: A burning question, given the current wars and rumors of wars. A desperate query, considering the political and cultural strife rending our democracy, not to mention the sacred fabric of our once shared faith. A plea of sorts, if you’re...
Hometown: Fort Worth, born 1953 Present City: Garland, for the last 52 years Education: B.A. in history and English from Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina; graduate coursework in counseling at East Texas State University. Profession: Qualified Mental...
By Abbey Adcox Did you know there is a saint of small things? I didn’t and recently learned of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as “Little Flower.” Born in 1873 in France, she joined a group of contemplative Carmelite nuns and died at just 24. An unlikely saint, she...
Pastoral Care Assistant Barbara Clayton celebrated her 20-year anniversary as a Wilshire staff member on Sept. 20. Associate Pastor Heather Mustain said, “Barbara has been a staple on our staff. She is a team player, more organized than anyone I know and coordinates...
By Timothy Peoples My favorite poem is “won’t you celebrate with me” by Lucille Clifton. (If you’ve ever been to my office, it is taped to the door as you enter.) This week I did a deep dive into Clifton’s poems, and they spoke to me like Scripture. I could say they...
Wilshire Adventurers is committed to friendship, belonging and helping people live life fully through serving, learning and exploring together. As they begin planning for 2025, your input is needed on opportunities to travel together as a group. Please consider...
Hometown: Midland Present City: Plano Education: B.A., Music, SMU Profession: Manager of community outreach/executive director, The Ryan Foundation Tell us about your family. I’m married to Thomas, and we have two energetic, assertive, smart kids. Hamilton is 7 and...