Editorial: Facing the facts about Facebook
Facebook is not the problem. Facebook has problems that have spurred headlines, congressional hearings and expansive public scrutiny. But for Christians, none of that is…
Cheryl Mann Bacon
Correspondent
Cheryl Mann Bacon served for 20 years as chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication at Abilene Christian University. In retirement, she is enjoying freelance writing and consulting, especially with churches.
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Afghan mission becomes a race to save lives
For 13 years, retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John Bradley and his wife, Jan, built schools and hospitals to improve the lives of Afghans.…
John and Jan Bradley devote more than a decade to helping Afghans
The Afghan children call him “Grandpa.” Longtime minister Ken Durham prefers “Top Gun.” At least that’s how he describes his friend, retired Air Force Lt.…
Kabul airport attack strands Afghan contacts of Christian humanitarians
One of the families at the gate of the Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul on Thursday had gone there with papers John and Jan…
As Afghan government collapses, Christians work to help volunteers leave
For 13 years, John and Jan Bradley have focused on building schools and hospitals in Afghanistan. "A lot of people are contacting us. ... We’re…
Ministries emerge from pandemic with hope
'All our plans were wrecked, but God still used it.” Ryan Lee, director of One Kingdom, was describing how the disaster relief ministry he leads…
‘Rip and sip’ communion cups may be new normal
ABILENE, Texas — The practice of passing the Lord’s Supper in gold, silver or wooden trays became common among Churches of Christ and other Christian groups…
Racial barriers broken as Christians mourn three family members killed in Alabama tornado
A tiny town in Alabama. A high school football star. A gospel singer gone blind. Three open caskets at a borrowed Baptist church. If the…
A Sunday morning miracle: Cinderella ACU earns its glass slipper just after midnight
INDIANAPOLIS — David defeated Goliath. Again. It’s a March Miracle. The semi-biblical allusions found on social media and in headlines nationwide still don’t do the…
Defense investigator issues scathing report on Congressman Ronny Jackson
The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General reported this week on its investigation of Texas Congressman Ronny Jackson — a probe launched two years…
