America’s oldest World War II vet remembered as ‘a Texas legend’
AUSTIN, Texas — Richard Overton was buried in a field of honor at Texas State Cemetery — a Tampa Sweet cigar in his jacket pocket…
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Five weeks in Congress: one Christian’s journey
When Brenda Jones took the oath of office for her brief tenure in the U.S. House, her first words related to her faith. “Mr. Speaker,…
In faith and politics, this trio of congressmen shares similar beliefs
In 2005, a freshman congressman named Ted Poe drove his gaudy Jeep with 35-inch tires, six front floodlights and a bumper sticker proclaiming “Texas is…
In border wall fight, compassion mixes with concern
As a Christian, U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie worships with a bilingual congregation that shares the Gospel with Spanish speakers and feeds the hungry without concern…
Voices only: Sweetest Song I Know
Welcome to Voices only! This weekly online feature highlights the best a cappella videos that come across our eyes — and ears — on the…
New volume with ‘Intergenerate’ ideas for meaningful ministry among age groups
Intergenerational ministry is a popular topic among church leaders, thanks in part to books such as “Ingenerational Christian Formation” (2012) by Holly Catterton Allen and…
‘Hey, you messed up, but we still love you’
Since his first visit to a Dallas County jail in 1971, Buck Griffith has spent his life taking the Gospel behind bars. A minister for…
From prison to salvation
TUBUNGU, eSwatini — My life was not as easy as walking through golden roses. It was a life full of challenges. It was survival of the…
Cyntoia Brown: Lipscomb University ‘changed my life’
Each semester, the LIFE program at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., which is associated with Churches of Christ, pairs traditional students with inmates serving time…
What it means to lead singing
When one assumes the responsibility of leading congregational singing, several things are implied. Some of those are understood, and, apparently, some are not. Those things…
