Life-changing exchanges
HITACHI, JAPAN — I was 12 years old when I met Mariko, a beautiful young woman and exchange student from Ibaraki Christian University. She stood…
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Oklahoma Christian commemorates twin tragedies — and the trees that survived them
OKLAHOMA CITY — Every tree has a story, said Ron Vega. But two trees that stand side by side on the campus of Oklahoma Christian…
‘God will provide’: Preacher loses house in Texas wildfire
CANADIAN, TEXAS — The sun came up on the Sunday morning after the fire. “More importantly, the Son arose,” said Shawn Davis, who snapped a photograph…
Trip conjures nostalgia for time spent at Abilene Christian University
ABILENE, TEXAS — I don’t bleed purple, but I do have fond memories of Abilene Christian University. As best I can remember, I first visited the West…
Oklahoma Christian University closing its Graduate School of Theology
Oklahoma Christian University has become the third university associated with Churches of Christ to close or restructure its graduate programs in theology that prepare students…
Days apart, Nortons enter eternal home
SEARCY, Ark. — The three children of Howard and Jane Norton sat at their parents’ breakfast table on a Sunday morning. They prayed and…
Howard Norton dies at 88
Missionary. Minister. Bible professor. College dean. Newspaper editor. Most importantly, a lifelong follower of Christ. Howard Norton, who served multiple roles on multiple continents for…
Ohio Valley University alumni may order transcripts through Oklahoma Christian
Students from the defunct Ohio Valley University can finally get their transcripts, thanks to an agreement with Oklahoma Christian University. The Vienna, W.Va., school closed…
Oklahoma Christian to offer Church of Christ Heritage Scholarship
Oklahoma Christian University will soon offer 50 percent off tuition to members of Churches of Christ, the Oklahoma City school recently announced. Beginning with the…
Uniting the church by inviting the youths
OKLAHOMA CITY — Youth groups representing 50 congregations in Oklahoma and Texas packed the Memorial Road Church of Christ in Oklahoma City on a recent…
