Around the World, May 2017
ALBANIA FIER — “It’s very hard to be a Christian in Albania — particularly if from a Muslim family.” Justin SpeerThat’s what Alda, an 18-year-old…
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Across the Nation, May 2017
ILLINOIS CHICAGO — “They shot a judge.” That was the headline in the Chicago Tribune after the April 10 slaying of Cook County Associate Judge…
Fighting the stigma of PTSD
"God won’t quit on you.” It’s a lesson that keeps Col. Rickie Hagan going after multiple tours of duty in Iraq — and the trauma…
Music for the soul
MESQUITE, Texas — Music can reach Alzheimer’s patients where nothing else can. That’s what makes the regular devotionals at The Courtyard — a memory-care unit…
Memories lost — but love and faith remain
ALLEN, Texas — Aunt Melba has no idea who Harold Tidwell is, but he loves her. He loves her from deep in his soul. He…
Inmate’s story shows ‘courage that came from Christ’
Kevin Watson, a member of the Southtown Church of Christ in Chicago, encouraged The Christian Chronicle to share Lucinda Wilson’s story. Watson said he and…
A baptism, then a murder confession
GATESVILLE, Texas — Lucinda Wilson might have gotten away with murder. Except that she became a Christian and confessed to her crime. Now 48, Wilson…
Voices-only: The Muppets take on a cappella
Welcome to Voices-only. This weekly online feature highlights the best a cappella videos that come across our eyes — and ears — on the web.…
Freed-Hardeman University names veteran Tennessee preacher as its next president
Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn., has named veteran preacher David Shannon as its next president. Shannon, minister since 1999 for the Mt. Juliet Church of Christ, a growing…
Voices-only: Amazing Grace
Welcome to Voices-only. This weekly online feature highlights the best a cappella videos that come across our eyes — and ears — on the web.…
