Reviews
Mother, son share their journey of grief and hope
‘In our culture, we don’t know what to do with the groans of people,” writes Josh Ross in “Scarred Hope: A Mother and Son Learn…
November 2020
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Partners
Five universities break records
Despite the financial and instructional challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, five universities associated with Churches of Christ celebrated record enrollments this fall. Headcounts hit…
Editorial
Editorial: Voting is important, but don’t forget who is King
Both letters arrived on the same day, each full of indignation. The first criticized The Christian Chronicle’s October front-page story that offered tips for Christians…
Editorial
Share real news with senior saints
Our senior brothers and sisters in Christ are enduring long, lonely lockdowns in nursing homes, senior care centers and assisted living facilities. We want so…
News
A long, lonely lockdown
‘Mom, it’s me.” The young woman stood outside Tealridge, an independent living facility in Oklahoma City, and talked to her mother through a window. But…
Reviews
To forgive, we need to connect — and correct — the dots of our story
I barely cracked the pages of Lysa TerKeurst’s new book, “Forgiving What You Can’t Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and…
Features
Infectious disease doc fights ‘life’s final war’
Had the COVID-19 pandemic arrived a few years earlier, Carl Brandt might have been on the front lines of the battle against the deadly virus. …
International
The blessing of staying put
FORT PORTAL, Uganda — Twenty-five years ago, Jeff and Cheryl Cash boarded a bus loaded with people, produce, sheep and chickens in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. …
Opinion
‘Cuties’ uproar stirs broader concerns
When the #CancelNetflix trend hit social media a few weeks ago, I was … curious. The Netflix film “Cuties” set off a firestorm of criticism…
Milestones
Milestones, November 2020
Memorials David Lee Arnold 1935-2020 David was born on the family farm outside of Bowie, Texas. He attended elementary school in “the country” before graduating…
Features
Drive-in fellowship
BALTIMORE — When Eric Lorick bought an old apple-green Plymouth in 1973, he couldn’t wait to take his high school sweetheart, Andrea, to the Carlin Drive-In…
Inside Story
An eternal difference
I remember the pink JOY buses that brought all the little children — “red and yellow, black and white” — to worship. I remember the…
National
50 years: White’s Ferry Road School of Preaching
The White's Ferry Road School of Preaching in West Monroe, La. — featured in a special Inside Story column — opened in 1970 and graduated 875…
National
Across the Nation: YouTube puppets, free Bibles, racism panel and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
National
Jesus and Wi-Fi: Alaska church helps students during pandemic
When public schools in Alaska’s capital of Juneau moved to virtual classes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some students were put in a dire learning…
Top Stories
‘Zoombombing’ lesson: Racist attack on church highlights online security concerns
Even as her home congregation worships virtually, Nikki Murphy still likes to dress up for the Sunday service. On a typical Lord’s Day during the…
Insight
Finding peace in ‘The Great Alone’: A phone call with Bailey McBride
Don’t worry about Bailey McBride. “I bought five books yesterday,” he told me, “so I’m good through March.” I called Bailey, editor emeritus of…
News
COVID-19 blamed for closing of Christian school in Idaho
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — After 40 years of operation, Coeur d’Alene Christian School has closed — a victim of COVID-19. The K-8 school, accredited by…