Across the Nation, October 2016
ILLINOIS NAPERVILLE — The Naperville Church of Christ’s Extended Hand and Feet ministry served 235 households during a recent distribution. The outreach program also gave…
Archive: Sep 2016
Christians work to keep faith alive in refugee camp
Proclaiming the Gospel under a tree in a Ugandan refugee camp, Isaya Jackson dreamed of the day he could return to his home village in…
Partners: October 2016
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES MOUNTAIN STATES CHILDREN’S HOME LONGMONT, Colo. — The children’s home plans to open a ranch-style cottage with nine bedrooms and eight bathrooms…
Spotlight: Long-lasting faith
MUSKOGEE, Okla. — He’s 96. She’s 94. And they remain faithful to the Lord. Ira and Mabel Boss have been members of the Chandler Road…
Learning NOT to love chicken-fried steak
WACO, Texas — When Jordan and Debbie Hubbard married nearly 13 years ago, they shared a love for tasty, high-calorie foods. Think Texas-sized chicken-fried steaks. “We…
Throw away those gigantic suit jackets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — "This is the most preachers you’ll ever get together without fried chicken involved.” Craig Evans’ joke draws chuckles as a handful of…
Reporting news that informs and inspires — in all 50 states
FAITH, S.D. — After chasing stories all over the United States, I found Faith — a town in South Dakota with a population of 421.…
How to be a more effective Bible teacher
Christianity is taught. No one comes from the womb as a Christian. No one inherits Christianity from a godly parent or a spiritual grandparent. Each…
Milestones, October 2016
Birthdays Bernice Crudup, 99, and F. Ray Duncan, 101 F. Ray Duncan and Bernice Crudup F. Ray Duncan has been a member at the Valley Church…
Let’s Start Talking directors transition to a new role
In 1969, Mark and Sherrylee Woodward met on a mission trip — one that hasn’t ended. That trip to Pennsylvania helped cement a love for…
