Voices Only: ‘Soul’s Anthem (It Is Well)’
'Every time there's hope, it seems to die. And the voices all around me feed that lie. Everything I see tells me to let go.…
Archive: Oct 2021
Los Angeles church finds structural damage to its 42-year-old building
The Southside Church of Christ in Los Angeles is in need of major repairs to its 42-year-old building. While checking for termite damage — there…
Mike Williams named president of Harding University
After a nine-month search, Harding University has found its next president. Mike Williams, the current president of Faulkner University in Montgomery, Ala., will move back…
Listen: Can our churches be houses of healing?
In the midst of a global pandemic, I found a story of hope in modern-day Israel. I talk about it on the "Common Grounds Unity…
Voices Only: What (or where) is ‘Olive’s Brow?’
Welcome to Voices Only, your weekly dose of great a cappella. This past Sunday night my congregation sang the classic hymn "'Tis Midnight and on…
Ransom demands and prayers: The kidnapping of a mission group in Haiti
As a journalist who covers religion, I’ve been blessed to report firsthand from countries such as Israel, Mexico, Nicaragua and South Africa. As a result,…
Christian Chronicle earns Best in Class honor from Evangelical Press Association
The Evangelical Press Association has honored The Christian Chronicle as the top newspaper in its 2021 Best in Class contest. The first-place national award recognizes…
Heritage Christian reports highest enrollment in nearly two decades
Heritage Christian University — which is associated with Churches of Christ — has reported its third consecutive year of enrollment growth. Its the latest in…
Justice and hope beyond the pandemic
OKLAHOMA CITY — The ancient words of Isaiah, who spoke about God’s people returning home after decades of exile, are relevant in 2021 as churches…
Voices Only: ‘Be Still’ songs
Welcome to Voices Only, your weekly dose of a cappella. This week I went in search of a good version of "Be Still and Know"…
