Botham Jean’s younger brother Brandt Jean hugs convicted murderer and former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger after delivering his impact statement.

Guilty and forgiven

Botham Jean’s brother extends grace to officer convicted of murdering his loved one.

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It’s time to talk about predators in the church

'Christian Chronicle Live' panel tackles sexual abuse in Churches of Christ.

11 hours ago

Kimbree Houston, 18, of Lubbock, Texas, brushes her horse, Sunshine.

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Despite setbacks, Texan teen perseveres

Socially marginalized and rejected by her peers, Kimbree Houston was in third grade when she began writing suicide letters to her counselor. For Kimbree, a…

Oct. 7, 2019

Inside Story

Roundup: Sex abuse in the church, justice for Botham Jean, Ukraine meeting and more

Our end-of-the-week review of important and/or simply interesting headlines from the world of religion. Got a tip for this column? Email Editor-in-Chief Bobby Ross Jr.…

Oct. 4, 2019

Brandt Jean hugs Amber Guyger in the courtroom following her sentencing for killing his older brother Botham Jean.

National

‘I love you as a person, and I don’t wish anything bad on you’

Botham Jean's brother asked the judge for permission to hug Amber Guyger in the courtroom after sentencing.

Oct. 3, 2019

Andrew and Jenny Kelly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

International

Church members meet with Ukrainian president

Christians who help at-risk kids in Eastern Europe are part of a delegation on Ukraine's National Adoption Day.

Oct. 2, 2019

Children engage in a spirited, laugh-filled battle as they play on one of the inflatable games rented for the grand opening of the Great Falls church.

National

More room for ministry under a Big Sky

The largest Church of Christ in Montana swapped buildings with a Baptist congregation. Then a tragic death gave church members the chance to serve their new neighbors.

Oct. 2, 2019

Botham Jean’s alma mater pauses to remember, pray after Amber Guyger’s murder conviction

Slain alumnus ‘left an impression on everybody here,’ Harding president says at university’s 96th annual Bible Lectureship.

Oct. 2, 2019

National

Amber Guyger found guilty of murder in slaying of church member Botham Jean

'This verdict is exactly what we were looking for,' says minister for Dallas West Church of Christ, Jean's home congregation.

Oct. 1, 2019

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