Saving marriages, one viewing at a time
Writing about the movie “Fireproof” invites clichés. After all, the movie, about a firefighter who risks his life to save others but cannot seem to…
Archive: Jan 2009
A record win for Christian coach in South Dakota
He may be the greatest coach you have never heard of. Don Meyer of Aberdeen, S. D., set an NCAA record Jan. 10, becoming the…
In the news: online briefs from across the country
VIRGINIA CLOVERDALE — Hundreds of folks were a little less hungry this past fall, thanks to Don Charles, a member of the Dale Ridge church. …
Fellowship and fun, despite frigid weather
WEST YELLOWSTONE, Mont. — Once each winter, the population here increases by 50 percent or so as Christians from sunny and snow-covered locations alike gather…
January crunch for camp spots? Teens compete for coveted cots at T.I.T.U.S.
Blustery winds, icy streets and heavy winter coats make summer seem far away — unless you are an excited teenager, hoping to get into the…
Newsmakers, January 2009
NAMED: Deborah Boyd, associate dean and director of graduate studies, College of Education, Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tenn. Boyd attends the Brentwood, Tenn., church. John Cummings…
CEO of 21st Century Christian dies at 60
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Barry Brewer, CEO of 21st Century Christian Publishing, died Dec. 10 after an 11-year battle with cancer. Brewer, 60, was a member…
McCoy is No. 2 in Heisman vote
NEW YORK — Colt McCoy, a faithful church member who never fails to give God credit for his accomplishments, finished second in voting for the…
Oklahoma Christian not the first to consider name change
Picking a name is simple. Changing that name is complicated. Just ask Oklahoma Christian University leaders, who recently considered a name change. After hearing from…
Oklahoma Christian professor dies at 54
OKLAHOMA CITY — John Thompson, professor of history at Oklahoma Christian University and an elder at the Wilshire church in Oklahoma City, died Dec. 12.…
