Novelization of Hannah’s life reveals a real, relatable soul
I indulge in all kinds of books, but I especially love Christian fiction based on Scripture. One of my favorite authors is Jill Eileen Smith, who…
Archive: Sep 2018
‘This is heaven on earth, the way it should be’
Youths from four Churches of Christ committed to a week of dying to self as they served at Camp Barnabas, which provides summer adventures for…
Churches shouldn’t wait to have end-of-life talks
Three years ago, in response to your requests, we launched a series called “Blessed be the Caregivers.” We talked to countless Christians who sacrifice their…
A rare show of love and unity
"Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act." — Proverbs 3:27 NAIROBI, Kenya— When she saw…
Around the World: Micronesia meets Ant-onio and Bob — and learns of Christ’s love
FEATURE PHOTO (above): Children on the Pacific island of Pohnpei are introduced to two friendly puppets, Ant-onio and Bob, brought to life by brothers Spencer and…
We can and should remain together
As a lad, I remember Churches of Christ having nearly identical orders of worship. We sang from hymnals and studied from the quarterlies of but…
Keeping Christian education on mission
David R. Shannon remembers the day when E. Claude Gardner walked into the sawmill near Centerville, Tenn., where Shannon was working and asked him to…
This is what short-term mission trips are really all about
In 1977, my father, mother, brother, sister and I lived in Roanoke Rapids, N.C., near the Virginia state line. I was 9 years old. Dad…
Voices only: Somethin’ ‘Bout Sunday Morning
Welcome to Voices only. This online feature highlights the best a cappella videos that come across our eyes — and ears — on the web each…
Richard Earl Walker, pioneering missionary to Europe, dies at 95
Richard Earl Walker, a pioneering missionary to Europe for Churches of Christ, died Aug. 25 at age 95. A Greek scholar, he graduated from Abilene…
