In the News ... "Abraham exemplar of faith"

Painting by Harold Copping

• Patriarch’s obedience to God should inspire Christians, ministers say

By Bob Campbell, Reporter
• Odessa American

ODESSA, TEXAS - As the father of Islam, Judaism and Christianity, Abraham is a very significant figure who serves as the best Biblical example of the importance and power of faith, ministers say.

Ministers Janie Kelley, Tim O’Neal, Adam Elliott and Don Caywood say God renamed Abram as a symbol of his readiness to become a patriarch ...

• Read the rest of this OA report ...