Book Excerpt: On superficial conversations
Stories are powerful, and shared stories of faith can help change lives. Many of us feel our stories aren’t worth sharing. Perhaps we grew up…
Archive: Nov 2015
Couple’s story of Ebola and faith is worth telling — and retelling
"Kent, bud. We got your test results. And I’m really sorry to tell you it is positive for Ebola.” These words, spoken by Dr. Lance…
Should Christians watch football?
As a follower of Christ, I am increasingly conflicted about the game I love — football. Since 2007, I have been blessed to write about the…
Milestones, December 2015
Anniversaries Robert Jerial and Frances Williamson, 70th Broken Arrow, Okla. Ray and Kathy Boyd, 65th Fredericksburg, Texas Bob and Ruth Lawrence, 65th York, Neb. John…
Partners, December 2015
CHRISTIAN CAMPS CAROLINA BIBLE CAMP MOCKSVILLE, N.C. — More than 800 guests attended the recent fourth annual Carolina Bible Camp Bluegrass Festival. The event is…
Holiday Gift Guide, 2015
For Fiction Fans The Friends of Jesus Karen Kingsbury. The Friends of Jesus . New York: Howard Books, 2015. 240 pages. $19.99. Bestselling author Kingsbury…
Spotlight: Enrollment records set at universities
Record numbers of students enrolled this fall at Crowley’s Ridge College in Paragould, Ark., Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., and Oklahoma Christian University in Oklahoma…
Finding Haiti’s hidden hope
Rocks in the water cannot comprehend the misery of rocks in the sun. The constitution is paper. Bayonets are steel. …
Faith that moves Mountaineers
"Caleah! Caleah! Caleah!” The crowd chants as young women position themselves on the indoor volleyball court and wait for the serve. “It’s funny,” says Caleah…
‘Preacher’s Daughter’ is UFC champ
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — “The Preacher’s Daughter” scored a stunning knockout of Ronda Rousey before 56,000-plus Ultimate Fighting Championship fans in Australia on Nov. 14. Holly…
