Newsmakers – September 2008
NAMED: Michelle Morris, assistant vice president for public affairs, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Mike Fernandez, director of theater, Lipscomb University, Nashville,…
Archive: Sep 2008
Books offer advice for raising children in the faith
The question seems to come up everywhere: “Isn’t there more to bringing up children in faith than just sending them to Bible class?” The inevitable…
Leaving traditional for house church is not ‘falling away’
I strongly agree with Terry Rush (Letters, Page 35, August) and disagree as strongly with the book review, “Falling Away” (Page 36, August). We left…
Pepperdine works to reinvigorate church ties
TOP LEADERS SAY the Southern California university remains as committed to spiritual formation as academic rigor. MALIBU, Calif. — At times, Pepperdine University’s reputation makes…
Major-league record: Ziegler puts up zeroes, gives credit to God
Baseball fans know Brad Ziegler as a submarine reliever who pitched an amazing 39 consecutive scoreless innings to start his career — a major-league record.…
McCain vs. Obama
As the 2008 presidential campaign dominates headlines, The Christian Chronicle asked two church members to discuss faith, politics and their choice for the nation’s top…
Alumni mark 50th anniversary of Magic Valley
ALBION, Idaho — In 1958, a new liberal arts college associated with Churches of Christ opened on the edge of the fertile Magic Valley in…
Synchronizing spiritual, church lives
Since September 1981, my column has shared perspectives and insights about nearly everything I hold dear. It has celebrated church stories featuring growth and exemplary…
Gold medal for creativity
BEIJING, CHINA — Billions who tuned into the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics got a glimpse at the creativity of Jennifer Ma, an…
From Tennessee to Texas, churches shelter and serve hurricane evacuees
(UPDATED 9-3-08) — Congregations continued on Tuesday offering shelter, food, clothing and other necessities to those who had fled Hurricane Gustav, even as many made…
