Editorial: This time of crisis
The civil insurrection now occurring in our cities is a complex phenomenon, spawned by years of neglect, abuse and disdain of human dignity. Its flames…
Archive: Aug 2017
Looking for a ‘sound congregation?’ You’d better skip the one in Corinth
‘Do you know of a sound congregation in Boca Raton (or Hilton Head, Nashua, Honolulu)? We’re going to be there this weekend.” Jerrie Barber |…
A survivor’s message for Harvey victims: ‘God has not left you alone’
Angela Marsalis says she can't even watch the news because it makes her cry. But Marsalis, who escaped Hurricane Katrina in 2005 by fleeing to…
‘Before you kill me, first hear me’
WICHITA, Kan. — ‘They have mouths, but cannot speak; eyes, but cannot see.” Joseph Ghorpade shares the Bible verses he uses when he speaks to Hindus…
Christians plant seeds in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — She spent the morning knocking on doors that wouldn’t open. So, as Veaches Cooper walked into the meeting place of the Northside…
In Charlotte, a seed takes root
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — ‘Your boy is ready.” That’s what Freeman Green, a minister from Daytona Beach, Fla., told me Monday night during the Crusade for Christ.…
Spotlight: Agape Blitz
Agape Blitz volunteers work on a roof project. (PHOTO PROVIDED BY RON CLARK) PORTLAND, Ore. — Agape Blitz is the Agape Church of Christ’s annual…
Across the Nation, September 2017
ILLINOIS COLLINSVILLE — More than 100 people attended the recent inaugural service of The Crossings Church Collinsville in the ballroom of the Doubletree Inn.The congregation…
In Jesus’ presence there is blessed assurance — and brutal honesty
A song that has become one of my favorites is by Dick and Melodie Tunney. One verse describes the feelings that occur in the presence…
Partners, September 2017
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN Fincher NORCROSS, Ga. — After two decades as president of Greater Atlanta Christian School, David Fincher will move into a…
