Throw away those gigantic suit jackets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — "This is the most preachers you’ll ever get together without fried chicken involved.” Craig Evans’ joke draws chuckles as a handful of…
October 2016
View as PDF(6063 KB) Christians are refugees again • In the Navajo nation ‘here is water’ • Sparse numbers, strong faith in North Dakota •
‘Think and plan before you run out the door’ • Reporting news that informs and inspires — in all 50 states • Preachers
shed pounds for good • Learning not to love chicken fried steak • Can people really find faith, just reading the story
of Jesus?
In this issue:
Inside Story
Reporting news that informs and inspires — in all 50 states
FAITH, S.D. — After chasing stories all over the United States, I found Faith — a town in South Dakota with a population of 421.…
Learning NOT to love chicken-fried steak
WACO, Texas — When Jordan and Debbie Hubbard married nearly 13 years ago, they shared a love for tasty, high-calorie foods. Think Texas-sized chicken-fried steaks. “We…
Tulsa officer charged in shooting still welcome at church
GLENPOOL, Okla. — After a week in the national headlines, Betty Shelby received hugs and well-wishes from her church family Sunday. Shelby, the Tulsa police…
Sparse numbers, strong faith in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D. — Talk about a Sunday commute. For 15 years, Rod and Rosalyn Genrich drove 100 miles each way to worship with the Minot Church…
New & Noteworthy, October 2016
RAISING TEENS Justin Morton. Against All Odds: Helping Teens Develop an Unshakeable Faith. Nashville, Tenn.: Gospel Advocate, 2016. 98 pages. $9.99. Morton, youth minister for…