From ‘serve us’ to service
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Forgive David Shannon if he sounds like he’s boasting. It’s just that he’s impressed with the young man at the end…
Archive: Feb 2012
Letters, February 2012
Years of labor produce fruit in Eastern Europe What an inspiring story! (“From Bible smugglers to suppliers: EEM at 50.") Eastern European Mission is truly…
EDITORIAL: Power and joy of reconciliation
"Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift…
Read the entire Bible in 2012
I really like fresh beginnings. A new year always arouses my imagination and anticipation about the prospects of another year when the adventure of life…
Churches with instrumental services return to directory
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Some Churches of Christ that formerly practiced a cappella worship exclusively — but have since added instrumental services — will be included…
Newsmakers, February 2012
NAMED: Kiera Kinnaird, Miss Teen of Texas, part of the Distinguished Youth of America scholarship and recognition program. Kinnaird attends the 12th Street church in…
To stop the flow of young people leaving Churches of Christ, intergenerational relationships are vital
David Kinnaman has confirmed what many of us have long suspected: The church is losing too many members of its younger generations. Why is that?In…
REVIEW: Are we the church that Jesus wants?
Rubel Shelly. I Knew Jesus Before He Was A Christian … and I Liked Him Better Then. (Three and a half stars out of five.)…
New and Noteworthy, February 2012
MEMOIR Jennifer Grant. Love You More: The Divine Surprise of Adopting My Daughter. Nashville, Tenn.: Thomas Nelson. 224 pages, $15.99. Former journalist Grant offers the…
Memoir recalls mixed memories of ‘Growing up Church of Christ’
Mike S. Allen. Growing Up Church of Christ. (Two and a half stars out of five.) Charleston, S.C.: Mike S. Allen. 190 pages, $12.95 (paperback),…
