National
‘Momma, I can see Jesus’
COOKEVILLE, TENN. — Not long before the tornado that claimed her life, 4-year-old Hattie Jo Collins asked a question. The blond bundle of energy was riding…
March 2024
View as PDF‘Momma, I can see Jesus’ • They live to tell the story • Planting churches, two by two • ACU reaffirms sexual stewardship policy • A maroon hood to go with his red coat • A new Sunday night tradition • Kentucky preacher killed in Sunday night accident
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Perspective
They live to tell the story
ABILENE, Texas — If there’s a kids’ section in heaven, I’m sure Rex has shown Hattie around. They have a lot in common. When Bobby…
National
Planting churches, two by two
EDMOND, Okla. — Chris McKeever knows how to franchise. He’s director of guest experience for Oklahoma-based Sonic, which has 3,540 drive-in restaurants across the U.S.…
Top Stories
ACU rebuffs the left and the right in reaffirming its sexual stewardship policy
ABILENE, TEXAS — For students at Abilene Christian University, the debate over traditional vs. affirming views on same-sex relationships is not purely theological. It’s personal. Whether they…
Partners
A maroon hood to go with his red coat
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Frances Johnson hurried home from Alabama Christian College to tell her parents that she and Jack Zorn were getting married. But her…
Inside Story
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…
National
A new Sunday night tradition
DICKSON, TENN. — An NFL game played on the TV as about a dozen people arrived at Chris and Libby McCurley’s house on a recent…
National
Kentucky preacher killed in Sunday night car accident
‘I’m confident that what I have to say is very important today,” said Greenwood Park Church of Christ preacher Kenneth Grizzell after a morning full…
National
Preserving to serve
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Sunday sun streams through the Lindsley Avenue Church of Christ’s stained glass windows, rimming the dark wooden benches with a golden…
National
‘You are the church of right now’
EDMOND, Okla. — Less than an hour into the Heritage Church of Christ’s grand opening worship service, the first Cheez-It crumbs appeared on the brand-new…
International
Around the World: Growth in Honduras, health care in Niger and more quick takes
Around the World is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ all over the globe. Got an idea for…
Partners
‘Jehovah Nissi’
LUBBOCK, Texas — As the world rallies to its banners — red vs. blue, nation vs. nation, team vs. team — Trey Morgan keeps a…
Insight
A Revelation (or two) at Freed-Hardeman
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Revelation is a New Testament book that a lot of us try to avoid. But within the apostle John’s visions of lions,…
Views
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…
Editorial
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…
Reviews
Book offers clarity on a biblical view of LGBTQ+ relationships
Our world is knee-deep in gender confusion, and our churches and families are not immune. Under tremendous cultural pressure, we find ourselves caught between traditional…
Insight
My election year mantra: ‘Let me Listen’
TULSA, Okla. — Jeanie and I sat in Chapman Hall of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center, listening to our 16-year-old daughter sing in Latin. But…