Reporting on controversies
I know a little about Churches of Christ. I was two weeks old when I first attended. Except for the crazy COVID-19 period, I’ve spent…
Editorial
What do we do now?
In the wake of the July 13 attack on former President Donald Trump, some of us remember exactly where we were when President John F.…
Sun and blessings: God is working
Ah, summertime. For most, the rising temperatures signal a more relaxed time of year, characterized by lazy days playing in the water, road trips to…
Editorial: Faith, politics and the true Kingdom of God
In case you missed it, it’s election season in America. As a result, everything from shoes to graduations, even Bibles and churches, has been politicized.…
The first step forward: Letting go of the past
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY — A few years ago, a Church of Christ in this South American capital made the agonizing decision to sell its historic building…
Editorial: At such a time as this, we are called to serve
‘If I perish, I perish.” Esther was probably about 15 when she uttered those words. Yes, she was queen of an empire that stretched from…
Editorial: As truth-seeking Christians, we must be willing to listen
‘Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these…
Editorial: Why, and how, we will talk about 2024 politics
Those of us with a heritage in the Restoration Movement have a complicated relationship with politics and government. We are, after all, from the lineage…
Editorial: Why the restoration plea is still valid
Minister shortages. Closing churches. Struggling theology schools. All are happening in Churches of Christ in the U.S., which raises the question: Is the restoration plea…
Editorial: In 2024, we won’t be silent
‘Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” We offer those words, penned by David in Psalm 30, as encouragement at…
