One nation under God, divided
An acrimonious joint session of Congress was just beginning with the dark promise of 24 combined hours of debate over objections to electoral votes from…
Cheryl Mann Bacon
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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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Members of House, Senate have ties to Churches of Christ
When former U.S. Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas, got to Washington, D.C., in 2005, he was the only member of Churches of Christ serving in the…
New congressman — a Christian and former Trump doctor — reflects on U.S. Capitol riot
‘The House was surrounded.” On his fourth day as the U.S. representative from Texas’ 13th Congressional District, Republican Ronny Jackson found himself shoving furniture against…
Feeding the 350
Seven children were not enough. And for Terry and Marty Groves, 350 isn’t too many. When the pandemic forced a public school transition to online…
Cowboys coach lived his faith
Markus Paul was in his final season as an NFL player in 1993 when a friend invited him to speak to the youth group at…
‘Wonderful Story of Love’
He served as a deacon, led singing and oversaw the benevolence ministry for the Faith Village Church of Christ in Wichita Falls, Texas. She taught…
Five universities break records
Despite the financial and instructional challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, five universities associated with Churches of Christ celebrated record enrollments this fall. Headcounts hit…
Sharing faith and furniture in Iowa
Susan Johnston tells the story of Central Furniture Rescue with passion and a catch in her voice. Johnston is the founder, president and executive director…
Iowa residents in need following ‘land hurricane’
Susan Johnston called the storm that hit Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aug. 10, a “land hurricane.” The National Weather Service characterizes it as a derecho (pronounced similar…
Portland Christians seek peaceful path amid protests
Great photographers know the secret to a great picture: Get closer. Focus on the faces, the emotion, the destruction. Fill the frame with impact. When…
