Blogs

This is a list of blogs written by members of Churches of Christ. This list was last updated on Dec. 18, 2020.

Inclusion on this list does not necessarily represent the views of or constitute endorsement by the editors, the staff or the Board of Trustees of The Christian Chronicle.

Questions about this list? Contact [email protected].

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HEALING

Finding A Healing Place 

Hosted by: Clara Hinton; Somerset Church of Christ; Somerset, Penn.

A national speaker, certified bereavement facilitator, workshop leader, author, blogger, and grief coach. I have been providing encouragement to those suffering the loss of a child for over 20 years.

https://findingahealingplace.com/

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

The Confident KidMin

Hosted by: Dr. Shannon Clarkson Rains; Assistant Professor of Children’s Ministry at Lubbock Christian University (Broadway Church of Christ, Lubbock, Texas)

This blog is about children’s ministry issues, including leadership of children’s ministry, intergenerational worship, family ministry and other topics that fall into the orbit of children’s ministry topics.

http://theconfidentkidmin.com/

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CHRISTIAN LIVING

Planted Trees 

Hosted by: Rigel J. Dawson

Family of Faith Church of Christ, Flint, Mich.

(Aug. 2019 to Dec. 2020)

Provides practical insight and inspiration for living victoriously in Christ.

http://www.plantedtrees.com/blog/

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ENCOURAGEMENT

Given of God for His Namesake 

Nathaniel and Roberta Thompson (Fairgrounds Rd. Church of Christ, Troy, Mo.)

Missionaries moving across country to West Seattle,W.A., to plant a church. A place to share our thoughts, struggles, doubts and Biblical study. Blessing to supporters and potential supporters.

https://nathanielandroberta.blogspot.com/

 

Trisha’s Coffee Break 

Patricia Ward (Glendale Road Church of Christ; Murray, Ky.)

I began blogging with a twofold intent; one to honor God, and the other to encourage women of all ages to see the wonders in everyday life where I find God has tucked in bits of Himself for us to know Him better. Dedicated to my mother who always craved my writing, and who was a champion encourager.

https://trishascoffeebreak.wordpress.com/

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OUTREACH TO MILLENNIALS

Grace Yard Shift 

Mason Fitzgerald (Oklahoma Christian University student) and Riley Stirman (Abilene Christian University student)

Check into this blog for a unique perspective from two men Christian students who have given God a platform for His glory.

https://graceyardshift.blogspot.com

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PRAYER

Prayer is Relationship 

Paul Adams (Edmond Church of Christ, Edmond, Okla.)

The purpose of this blog is to help people pray more in order to know God better. 

https://prayerisarelationship.blogspot.com/

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PARENTING

Parenting Like Hannah

Hosted by Thereasa Winnett (Grace Chapel Church of Christ; Atlanta, Ga.)

Parenting Like Hannah provides encouragement, tips, ideas, family devotionals and other free resources to help Christian parents. New posts are uploaded approximately three times a week and can be delivered directly to an email account by signing up for the newsletter. Past posts can also be searched by topic on the website.

www.parentinglikehannah.com 

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BIBLE HISTORY

Archaeology and the Bible with Talmadge 

Talmadge L. Gerald, III (Brookfield Church of Christ, Brookfield, Ill.)

Talmadge is working on his PhD in archaeology and created a website devoted to illuminating the Bible with archaeological finds as well as exploring other topics in Biblical Studies. 

https://www.archwithtal.com/blog

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TEACHING

KellyLogos 

Kelly Walden (Reidland Church of Christ, Paducah, Ky.)

Devotional topics, sometimes current issues, originally targeted college students and young adults. But a broader readership now.

https://www.kellylogos.net/

 

Can We Reason 

Jerry Groves (Higher Ground Church of Christ, Aurora, Colo.)

Minister at High Ground Church of Christ.

https://canwereason.wordpress.com/

 

Church of Christ and Social Media

William Jackson (San Jose Church of Christ, Jacksonville, Fla.)

Sharing social media etiquette and ideas that can be applied to the Church of Christ Ministry.

https://churchofchristandsocialmedia.wordpress.com/

 

Religion and Story 

Daniel Crouch (Central Church of Christ, Little Rock, Ark.); several guest posts from others in the Churches of Christ

This blog delves into matters of faith and theology while also interacting with film, literature, and pop culture. 

https://religionandstory.com/

 

Grace and Works 

Richard Craig (South Valley Church of Christ, Las Vegas, Nev.) 

Life situations with Biblical applications.

http://graceandworks.com/category/life-blogs/

 

Debbra Stephens 

Debbra Stephens (Burnt Hickory Church of Christ, Marietta, Ga.)

Current literature, studies, teaching, and devotionals. Author of four Bible studies (21st Century Christian), articles in Christian Woman Magazine, Renew.org and daily devotionals. 

https://www.debbrastephens.com/blog

 

Effective Bible Study

Richard Cravy (Sunset Church of Christ, Lubbock, Texas, and Sunset International Bible Institute)

Richard reflects on hermeneutics for the average Christian and a desire to provide access to useful materials for those preaching and teaching.

https://effectivebiblestudy.com/

 

ifaqtheology 

Ronald Highfield, Professor of Religion at Pepperdine University (Woodland Hills Church of Christ, Woodland Hills, Calif.)

Promoting greater thoughtfulness in our faith and practice and in understanding the challenges in living in an increasingly post-Christian culture. Short essays on theology, church life, ethics, practical Christian living, and many special topics.

https://ifaqtheology.wordpress.com/

 

Teaching Tips for Christian Volunteers 

Thereasa Winnett (Grace Chapel Church of Christ; Atlanta, Ga.)

Teach One Reach One Ministries has numerous free resources for those ministering to children, teens and their families. The blog, Teaching Tips for Christian Volunteers, contains posts featuring encouragement, the latest research in a variety of fields impacting ministering to young people, ideas, tips and explanations of best practices. New posts are approximately three times a week and readers can sign up on the website for a weekly newsletter delivering the posts from the previous week to an email account.

http://teachonereachone.org/blog/

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OTHER

Throttle Jockey

Jason Wade (McDermott Road Church of Christ, Plano, Texas)

Life lessons and behind the scene stories from an auto mechanic.

https://medium.com/@jwade_57934

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