Editor reflects on James O. Maxwell’s life and legacy
TERRELL, TEXAS — I loved James O. Maxwell. The influential preacher, educator and author — who died Jan. 14 at age 86 — was such a…
Opinion
Doggone it, but a few readers bark over idea of pets in heaven
Who let the dogs out? Come to think of it, I guess I did. I asked in a recent column — inspired by the adorableness…
Mourning a tiny church’s closing
GREENWOOD, TEXAS — After 128 years of faithful service to the Lord, the end came suddenly for the Greenwood Church of Christ. I’d worship at…
Check out Christian Chronicle journalists’ favorite stories of 2024
Besides serving as editor-in-chief of The Christian Chronicle, I write a Friday column for Religion Unplugged. For the past five years, I've enjoyed asking some…
Editorial: A salute to caregivers
John and Jane with their four kids in tow enter the sanctuary and settle in a pew, preparing for worship. By the second hymn, several…
Nashville booms, but will it bloom?
NASHVILLE, TENN. — I came across two “bloom where you are planted” stories in two very different neighborhoods in Middle Tennessee. The first was just…
Family, faith and a finale: Why fans loved the TV series ‘Blue Bloods’
For the popular CBS drama “Blue Bloods,” the “End of Tour” — as the final episode is dubbed — promises an emotional farewell. After 14…
A year of Sundays
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS — I worshiped last Sunday morning with the Legacy Church of Christ in this Fort Worth suburb. An invitation from a friend,…
Transgender rights debate moves from the voting booth to SCOTUS
Transgender rights emerged as a key factor in the 2024 race for the White House. President-elect Donald Trump successfully used Vice President Kamala Harris’ 2019…
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…
