Ministry serves the poor in hard-hit steel town
LORAIN, Ohio — This struggling Rust Belt city of 64,000 souls can use a little hope. “The people of the city of Lorain have long…
Archive: Dec 2019
Newsmakers, January 2020
RECOGNIZED Wromiah “Romeo” Gbassagee, Brandon Blidi and Philip Blidi, residents of New Mexico Christian Children’s Home, played on Portales High School’s Class 4A state championship…
The inspiring faith of Lera
'Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome this year’s 21st Duck, Lera Doederlein,” the announcer says in a video on NHL.com during the Anaheim Ducks’ season opener.…
Partners, January 2020
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Alabama School celebrates new complex opening MOBILE, Ala. — Mayor Sandy Stimpson was on hand recently to help celebrate the first new construction…
‘God given’ encounter helps teen find healing from debilitating pain
She has the most cheerful smile and writes the sweetest notes of encouragement — that’s what those who know Suzie Lynne often say about the…
Christian Chronicle’s No. 1 news story of 2019: Brandt Jean’s viral hug of forgiveness
As we reflect back on 2019, certain news stories stand out. At the top of our list: the viral hug of forgiveness offered by Brandt…
Despite ‘unthinkable’ grief, Christian couple has hope for the holidays
EDMOND, Okla. — Twelve days before Christmas, Allen and Jeanette Wiederstein celebrated the graduation of their 22-year-old grandson, Hunter, from Oklahoma Christian University. They thought…
God can heal a broken heart
MONROE, La. — "I just want to go to sleep before Thanksgiving and wake up after Christmas.” That is what my dear elderly friend Elizabeth…
How Christians can help those grieving during the holidays
To help comfort those mourning a loved one this holiday season, the Legacy Church of Christ in North Richland Hills, Texas, organized a candlelight memorial…
Voices only: The Man with the Bag
Welcome to Voices only. This weekly online feature highlights the best a cappella videos that come across our eyes — and ears — on the…
