Thinking about politics
Recent political events show that the 2024 election season will be anything but boring. Social media is flooded with political opinions, and church conversations often…
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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.…
Meet Nic Fraraccio, The Christian Chronicle’s summer news intern
'Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will…
Longtime campus minister washed feet — and dishes — and changed thousands of lives
STILLWATER, OKLA. — “Worship where you are.” It’s just one of the famous, or maybe infamous, one-liners for which Monty Daffern was known. Over nearly 30…
‘Just a passing thru’
RICHARDSON, TEXAS — I blame Jim Henson! After all, he’s the one who fashioned those sardonic Muppets I started morphing into several years ago. You…
Ministering with excellence
Minister O.J. Shabazz with the Harlem Church of Christ in New York City recently spoke to The Christian Chronicle Podcast about the practical wisdom he…
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…
Should we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection on … Easter?
DICKSON, Tenn. — Holidays are sort of an elephant in the church. We’re not real sure how to treat them. Many Christians celebrate them within…
Women’s role more than casseroles
Not long ago, there was a Facebook post by a young lady bemoaning the role of women in the church. She believed women could only…
Lessons Grandmama taught me
‘I don’t know why God still has me here.” I felt sad every time Grandmama said that. Getting old is hard, but watching someone you…
