Voices only: Beyond the Cross
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Archive: May 2021
From the editor: About our recent coverage of racial issues in Churches of Christ
If my inbox is any indication, some Christians — particularly White ones — think we focus too much on race. “Please cancel my subscription. I’m…
At Tulsa massacre’s centennial, two Oklahoma churches focus on racial unity
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — At the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, two preachers — one Black, one White — stand on stage at…
Open hearts for racial healing
Sarah Baugh couldn’t sleep. It was late spring 2020. The nation had erupted into protests and unrest after George Floyd’s killing on May 25. Baugh,…
Christian faith drives two leading advocates of Tulsa Race Massacre justice
TULSA, Okla. — Two weeks after her 107th birthday, Viola Fletcher traveled to Washington, D.C., this month to tell a congressional subcommittee what happened to her…
‘To be loved by her was one of the great gifts from above’
Fern Hill, who co-founded Timothy Hill Ranch with her husband, Jerry, died May 17. She was 86. The Riverhead, N.Y.-based ministry, supported by Churches of…
Be rivers, not reservoirs
Bible class teachers have it tough. Every week they’re expected to lead thought-provoking, deep dives into Scripture. Most are volunteers who agree, sometimes grudgingly, to…
Focus on community, not just content
“I think we need to refocus on the community aspect of classes, not just the content. If our pitch is just, ‘We have great content,’…
How a Sunday Bible hour became a masterclass in suffering and grit
OKLAHOMA CITY — “Hi, my name is Tyler, and I’m an alcoholic.” That’s not what I expected to hear in Sunday morning Bible class. …
Busy families can find time for meaningful devotionals
We all have heard the disturbing statistics, and we know the people affected. Young adults are walking away from the faith in droves as parents…
