Hometown: DeRidder, Louisiana Present City: Dallas Education: DeRidder High School; Louisiana Tech, B.A., psychology and English; Southwestern Seminary, M.Div. Profession: Audiovisual director, Baptist General Convention of Texas; public relations director, Baylor...
By Jeanne Spreier Wilshire is a voting congregation. We’ve learned this from voter registration events we’ve conducted in the past. Not only are you likely to vote, but you also take the time to research candidates and policies, understanding how they will impact your...
By Darren DeMent Our opening and closing hymns this morning use very different language to describe God and our relationship to God. Consider some of these words and phrases from “How Great Thou Art”: Great ... awesome wonder ... rolling thunder ... power ... mountain...
The Deacon Nominating Committee asks Wilshire members to submit names of persons to be considered for deacon service. Nominees should be individuals who have modeled consistent, faithful service and leadership and who have been Wilshire members at least one year. You...
Last Sunday there was an incident at our church before and during the Sunday School hour. An individual entered the building and verbally accosted staff and members. Our security guards and staff engaged with the individual, who refused to leave. Dallas Police were...
Hometown: Philadelphia. I moved to Texas when I was 8, so I claim to be a Texan! Present City: Royse City Education: B.S. in dental hygiene, Baylor College of Dentistry Profession: Dental hygienist Tell us about your family. I have been married to Fred Cox for 27...
By Charlie Fuller Just a few days ago I attended a funeral at the National Cemetery over on the west side of town. While the heat was almost beyond description, there were other forms of discomfort there as well. There was the discomfort of a grieving family and...
Wilshire’s Faith in 3D initiative is creating an original vignette-styled musical for its 2025 production and will hold auditions on Tuesday, Sept. 24. In Songs and Stories will feature a compilation of songs, predominantly from Broadway musicals, that will not only...
Name: Anne White Foster Hometown: Kosciusko, Mississippi Present City: Richardson Education: B.A. in English, Mississippi University for Women Profession: Realtor Tell us about your family. John and I have been married 52 years. We have two sons. Ryan is married to...
By Georgia McKee “It is well with my soul” — a Southern staple when it’s painted on shiplap and snagged for 40% off at Hobby Lobby. My Facebook memories reminded me this week that I had today’s anthem hanging in my bedroom throughout high school and all the way...