Choosing ‘The Chosen’
Loretta Dale was skeptical at first. Someone in her church life group had suggested watching a new serial depiction of the ministry of Jesus. “The…
Archive: Dec 2021
Voices Only: Yes, Mary knew
Welcome to the Voices Only Christmas Extravaganza — Part 1. This week I’m going to share a few of my holiday faves and a couple…
For refugees, a halal turkey dinner
OKLAHOMA CITY — When Clay Hart, the Memorial Road Church of Christ's international outreach minister, invited Afghan refugees resettled in Oklahoma City to the church’s Thanksgiving…
After struggling for years, OVU forced to close
Ohio Valley University closed its doors permanently at the end of the fall semester after a Dec. 8 vote by trustees. Years of financial struggles…
Freed-Hardeman quietly raises $83 million for extensive improvement project
Freed-Hardeman University, which is associated with Churches of Christ, publicly announced last week a $100.5 million fundraising campaign — of which $83 million has already…
‘Bent but not Broken’
'Finally got my flocked tree I was wanting,” Taga Jones posted to social media. “Trying to find the humor.” Jones, who worships with the Seven…
On the menu: bivocational ministry talk
NEWNAN, Ga. — I do some of my best journalism with a fork in my hand. Or maybe I just love eating. For my front-page…
Serving Jesus and soft drinks — at 38,000 feet
NEWNAN, Ga. — On a typical Sunday, Alan Henderson shares God’s word with 100 to 110 souls at the Newnan Church of Christ, about 35…
Devastation in Kentucky: Killer storms topple church members’ houses, businesses
As a deadly tornado tore through the heart of Mayfield, Ky., Friday night, members of the Northside Church of Christ took shelter in the church’s…
Faulkner announces Jack Zorn Scholarship for undergraduate Bible majors
Faulkner University, which is associated with Churches of Christ, announced a Bible scholarship in honor of the late Jack Zorn, the alumnus and Lads to…
