Christian universities put on ‘shame list’
Revoke Christian universities’ eligibility for federal student financial aid. Strip their membership in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Bruce McLartyThat’s what major gay-rights groups would…
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Milestones, July 2016
Birthdays Shirley Genrich, 94th Albion, Neb. Anniversaries Scott and Mary Mitchell, 60th Scott and Mary were married June 22, 1956, in Lawrence, Kan.; married at…
A church makes a special connection with an Orlando victim’s family
ORLANDO, Fla. — “It’s been a while, man,” said my friend Jose Luis Cintrón, who lives in Fort Worth, Texas. Thirty years, to be exact.…
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After Orlando, Christians eager to learn more about jihad and ordinary Muslims
ORLANDO, Fla. — Months ago, organizers of a biennial Christian conference in Florida invited longtime minister James Moore to speak on "Understanding Islam." Interest in…
In Dallas, a somber Sunday
DALLAS — A young mother on her way into worship hugged a Dallas police officer providing parking lot security at the Prestoncrest Church of Christ.…
‘We really want to be there for people who are victimized’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lately, Kathy Hargis can’t turn on the television news without seeing another report of a sexual assault on a university campus. From…
Church members show love after Orlando massacre
After Sunday's terrorist attack on a gay nightclub claimed the lives of 49 souls, a dozen members of three Orlando, Fla.-area Churches of Christ brought…
Rochester College president steps down
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — John Tyson, president of Rochester College, is stepping down after three years on the job. In an email to colleagues, Tyson…
Transformed by tragedy
‘We come here to remember those who were killed, those who survived and those changed forever. “May all who leave here know the impact of…
Language driving teens away from the church
LUBBOCK, Texas — Latino youths shrieked, flailed like zombies and sang songs of praise in their native language — English. Nearly 100 young Christians, representing 15…
Third Culture Kids helping each other through change
Flags from 38 countries filled the Gaylord University Center at Oklahoma Christian University. A small crowd cheered as the final flag was placed. The symbolic…