Bibles in schools should be a choice
In states like Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana, new measures attempt to make the Bible more accessible to public school students. A Bible curriculum for elementary…
Opinion
Editorial: Why the number in the pews matters
‘The Churches of Christ salute you.” A line from the final chapter of the apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome has served as…
‘Statesboro Blues’
STATESBORO, GA. — She was Savannah’s “Lady of 6,000 Songs,” a nickname given to her by legendary lyricist Johnny Mercer. Emma Thompson Kelly performed weekly…
Pope Francis yearned to be with ‘the least of these’
KOŠICE, SLOVAKIA — I’ve traveled to a few places that made me uncomfortable, even scared, in my 20-plus years with The Christian Chronicle. The community…
‘We Will Never Forget’
OKLAHOMA CITY — The last week or two, I started feeling stressed. Agitated even. For no apparent reason. Then it hit me: The anniversary. Saturday…
‘Most severely injured’ OKC bombing survivor overcomes evil with good
OKLAHOMA CITY — Thirty years have not healed all of Susan Walton’s wounds. Still, the Oklahoma City bombing survivor’s Christian faith remains strong. “God brought…
The Restoration Movement still matters
ABILENE, TEXAS — One theme in my recently published book, “Restoring the Restoration,” is the lack of study and application concerning the role of the…
Editorial: There is one body, so let’s act like it
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEV. — A motto commonly associated with the Restoration Movement goes like this: “In essentials, unity. In nonessentials, liberty. In all things,…
The changing face of urban ministry
ATLANTA — As the Atlanta Inner-City Ministry — known as AIM — hosted the recent National Urban Ministry Conference, keynote speaker Mark Powell had a…
Deeper Rest
OKLAHOMA CITY — “Affirming the Faith is this weekend. Ugh!” I said under my breath. Don’t get me wrong. I always enjoy this annual gathering…
