Michigan minister a ‘local treasure’ in annual Santa Parade
The Macomb Daily in Michigan reports: In addition to marching bands, clowns and Budweiser Clydesdale horses, the 39th annual Macomb County Santa Parade on Friday…
Archive: Nov 2014
Churches in Nashville give thanks — in two languages
Handshakes and hugs at the Grandview Church of Christ. (PHOTO BY ERIK TRYGGESTAD) Happy Thanksgiving. In the few minutes while our green bean casserole bakes…
Modern-day Job preaching again
RIDGELAND, Miss. — Les Ferguson Jr. couldn’t help but scream at God. Why — the longtime minister demanded to know — didn’t the Almighty protect…
Freed-Hardeman University cancels Cosby appearance
Freed-Hardeman University has canceled an appearance by comedian Bill Cosby at a Dec. 5 fundraising dinner. In recent weeks, at least 16 women have publicly…
Harry Barclay Riley, Memorial
“How Shall the Young Secure Their Hearts?” was one of Daddy’s favorite songs. As he drove a busload of children from Potter Children’s Home to…
Wilson Meek, Memorial
Wilson Meek, 86, of Oklahoma City passed away Nov. 3, 2014, in Tulsa, Okla. Wilson was born July 10, 1928, in Oklahoma City, to Fines…
Review: Barna’s latest surveys those who leave church
When people we know walk away from the church we love, we sometimes take it personally. We may ask: “How can we re-connect? What do…
Growth of Hispanic population in U.S. is ‘an opportunity that may save our nation,’ Missions Resource president says
DALLAS — “The U.S. is becoming Latinized at a stunning rate,” said Dan Bouchelle, “and this is not a problem.” In fact, “this is an…
Hispanic ministry: Two generations of perspective
McAllen, Texas — How can Churches of Christ minister effectively to the rapidly growing — and increasingly diverse — Hispanic population in the U.S.? The…
Around the cyber world, Christians fight for Addie
Sarah Heltsley doesn’t believe in coincidences. So, when her 4-year old daughter, Addie, who suffers from spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and epilepsy, won a year’s…
