Chapel speakers bring ‘Extra’ special message
ABILENE, Texas — “God sees my perfection,” Hope Martin told the audience, then stepped to the side of the podium and took a deep, sweeping…
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Teens mix radio show’s good ole boy humor with Bible’s bold message of faith
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Make listeners snicker? That’s what Rick Burgess and Bill “Bubba” Bussey do on their nationally syndicated radio comedy show. Evoke that same…
CHRISTeens puts focus on forgiveness
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — The CHRISTeens youth conference, hosted by the West Side Church of Christ, opened with a spotlight shining vertically on a young man…
Workbook ponders biblical approach to gender roles
In an era where disagreement with someone’s life choices or beliefs can be considered prejudicial or hateful, taking a stance on what it means to…
‘God will provide’: Preacher loses house in Texas wildfire
CANADIAN, TEXAS — The sun came up on the Sunday morning after the fire. “More importantly, the Son arose,” said Shawn Davis, who snapped a photograph…
Book offers clarity on a biblical view of LGBTQ+ relationships
Our world is knee-deep in gender confusion, and our churches and families are not immune. Under tremendous cultural pressure, we find ourselves caught between traditional…
A mission-minded approach to interpreting Scripture
‘Gospel Portraits: Reading Scripture as Participants in the Mission of God” by K. Rex Butts, emerges as a transformative and insightful work, challenging conventional perspectives…
Why I love my mom, Steve Irwin — and all of God’s creatures
The smooth concrete floor chilled my bare feet. Needle-like claws pierced the front of my striped pajama shirt. Another set of paws tangled my then-blond…
Australian teen who lost her mom to cancer dreams of leading her country
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA — Jada Electra Black has a big dream. The Christian teen would like to serve as prime minister of Australia. “That’s my goal,”…
In a post-Christian landscape, school chaplain nurtures young faith
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA — The well-being team at Redlands College paused while eating lunch as a student ranted about frustrations with a close friend. Braiden Jackson, the…
