Christians in Texas battle power outages, cold as they work to keep neighbors warm
Texans were powerless against a winter storm that blasted all 254 of its counties beginning on Valentine’s Day. Millions of residents lost power and water…
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Bible in one hand, newspaper in the other
'You preach with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other.” That’s what an Ohio pastor said in a recent front-page feature…
Tape on the pews: As we return, let’s not repeat a failed restoration
OKLAHOMA CITY — There’s tape on the pews. It’s blue and green, and it tells us where to sit. Blue rows only. We usually end up…
In a ‘Love is Love’ world, parents must teach kids right and wrong
Today’s teenagers were born immersed in technology. Thanks to social media, Google, YouTube and virtual reality games, they are constantly bombarded with gender issues, casual…
Our deeply held sin can become a social disease
I have known Zach Sewell since he was a student at Abilene Christian University. In Visceral Sin: A Grace-Centered Approach to Addressing Deeply Embedded Sin, his…
Introducing The Christian Chronicle’s new Editorial Board
The Christian Chronicle has named four new members to its Editorial Board, which collaborates on topics and stances for the newspaper’s editorials on this page:…
Editorial: Nationalism vs. patriotism
With the recent focus on Christian nationalism, the appropriateness of patriotism has resurfaced. Is there a difference between Christian nationalism and patriotism? Patriotism is a…
Youth ministries learn to slow down during pandemic
A few years have passed since my time in the youth group at the old Midtown Church of Christ in Fort Worth, Texas. Still, I…
A youth rally in a pandemic? It’s not as simple as requiring masks and distancing
Normally, organizing a youth rally would be no big deal. Adam England would choose a theme. Pick a speaker. Invite area churches. But the details…
Voices only: Joyful Medley
Welcome to Voices only, your weekly dose of awesome a cappella. We hope you enjoy these weekly features as much as we enjoy sharing them…
Hotel rooms — and hope — for the homeless
OKLAHOMA CITY — When the weather forecast called for two major snowstorms and multiple nights with below-zero temperatures, Delisa Herbert knew she couldn’t just stay inside. …
