New Orleans children follow Jesus’ example
“The point of the lesson was to follow the examples that Jesus set for his disciples — show people we love them by serving them…
Archive: Jul 2012
Christians in Nigeria, Greece mourn minister who died saving woman
Christians in Nigeria are hailing minister Adebowale Ajagunna as “a good shepherd who died at his duty post, guarding his sheep.” That’s how one Nigerian,…
Newsmakers, July 2012
NAMED: Alfred Branch, Lynn Mitchell and Dwayne Simmons, the board of trustees, and Risa Forrester, vice president for admissions and marketing, Oklahoma Christian University, Oklahoma…
Dottie McBride dies at 67
CUENCA, Ecuador — Christians in North and South America are mourning Dottie McBride. McBride, who served with her husband, Louis, as a missionary in Ecuador…
EDITORIAL: A stress-free vacation — with God
Going on vacation this summer? Don’t forget to pack your Bible. That may sound awfully “preachy,” but hear us out. We’re trying to make your…
Chronicle wins seven ‘Best of the Christian Press’ awards
CHICAGO — The Christian Chronicle won seven awards — including top honors in five categories — in the annual “Best of the Christian Press” contest…
Across the Nation, July 2012
ALABAMA BAYOU LA BATRE — Daphne German always figured that by the time she turned 70, she’d be done with hard work. “I’d walk on…
Church of Christ in Colorado launches effort to help hundreds of wildfire victims
The Eastside Church of Christ in Colorado Springs, Colo., has launched a relief effort to help the hundreds of wildfire victims in that community, where…
#SGW12: 3,000 celebrate 30 years of the Spiritual Growth Workshop
James and Shirley Moore, center, receive recognition at the Spiritual Growth Workshop for their Christian service. James Moore has been instrumental in the organization and…
Seeing church through eyes of an outsider
About 15 minutes before the Sunday morning worship assembly started, I pulled into the parking lot of a red-brick, tree-shaded Church of Christ in the…
