‘The home gave me my faith’
WICHITA, KAN. — At just 5 years old, Shirley Baldridge Porch understood hardship. She spent the first years of her life playing on a dirt floor. …
Archive: Aug 2024
A broken leg brings forth angels in Southeast Asia
SEREMBAN, MALAYSIA — “Hospitality” sometimes includes a trip to the hospital. I learned that much during my visit to this Southeast Asian city, about an…
‘Every tribe and every nation’ gather in unity despite worldly conflicts
MARATHON, GREECE — “There is a habitation, Built by the living God, For all of every nation, Who seek that grand abode.” About 200 Christians…
Around the World: Chicken soup for the soul, women’s renewal and more quick takes
Around the World is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ all over the globe. Got an idea for…
Life-changing exchanges
HITACHI, JAPAN — I was 12 years old when I met Mariko, a beautiful young woman and exchange student from Ibaraki Christian University. She stood…
