Federal jury awards Botham Jean family nearly $100 million
A federal jury has ordered former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger to pay nearly $100 million to the family of Botham Jean, whom she shot…
Archive: Nov 2024
Faith and friendship: Behind the scenes of a Ukrainian/American Thanksgiving
HOUSTON — Finally, I scooped David Duncan — and with news involving his own church. Duncan, who preaches for the 1,000-member Memorial Church of Christ in this…
Around the World: Meeting King Charles, honoring a minister to West Africa 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…
20 years, 16 souls, one nation
ASUNCION, PARAGUAY — Sixteen Christians — from the U.S., Paraguay and even Italy — have served on the Asunción mission team during the past two…
A pair of decades in Paraguay
ASUNCION, PARAGUAY — The mission didn’t go as planned. Twenty years ago, a team of Freed-Hardeman University graduates moved to the capital of this South…
Voices only: ‘How Can I Keep From Singing?’ (two versions)
FRANKLIN, TENN. — Last Sunday night I visited the Heritage Church of Christ in Middle Tennessee, where my dad serves as an elder. The small…
Editorial: Now what?
The 2024 presidential election is over. Finally. The long, bitter campaign left behind a tired and divided nation — and church. At least the outcome…
A ‘poor hater’ in D.C.
FALLS CHURCH, VA. — The Church of Christ in this Washington suburb meets less than 11 miles from the U.S. Capitol, where politicians use words…
Prayer book guides readers through difficult Psalms
Usually thought of as comforting and uplifting, the Psalms can just as often be disconcerting to the present-day reader. Perhaps you have been through difficult…
Ukrainian refugees prepare a special Thanksgiving feast to show gratitude to Texas Christians
HOUSTON — A year ago, Memorial Church of Christ volunteers served Ukrainian refugee families a traditional Thanksgiving meal from Pappas Bar-B-Q, a popular Houston restaurant chain.…
