Preacher and Bible educator Cecil May Jr. dies at 93
MONTGOMERY, ALA. — Cecil May Jr., dean emeritus of the Faulkner University Bible college, died June 22 — nine days after his 93rd birthday —…
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Confessions of a Jesus Freak
'Jesus Freak,” an album hailed by some as “the Sgt. Pepper’s of Contemporary Christian Music,” turns 30 this year. “It’s hard to think of a…
Reflecting on a 20-year journey
ROANOKE, TEXAS — Somehow, 20 years have passed since I left The Associated Press for The Christian Chronicle. After accepting the job in 2005, I…
‘I stand on my faith’
HOUSTON — DeMeco Ryans required no introduction as he stepped to the pulpit on a recent Sunday night. Neither fellow members of the Fifth Ward…
Intern finds inspired purpose
I despise writing about myself. You should know, dear reader, the tumultuous spasms I am enduring for you to learn about me. But as one…
Seeing the stories around her
It’s ironic that despite my passion for storytelling, I sit with my laptop and struggle to write the story I know best: my own. I’ve…
True competence in ministry can only come from God
Casey Coston’s “Made Competent: A Story about Life in Ministry” is a raw, heartfelt story that invites readers into the journey of a campus minister.…
Surrendering to God’s ‘holy chaos’
Besides the Bible, I cannot think of a more timely book for Christians to read than “Holy Chaos” by Mark Edge, a graduate of Abilene…
‘All in your head’
Marie Stroughter hosts the “MoMo 634” podcast — short for motivational moments and Matthew 6:34 — offering a daily dose of affirmation and inspiration from…
‘Most severely injured’ OKC bombing survivor overcomes evil with good
OKLAHOMA CITY — Thirty years have not healed all of Susan Walton’s wounds. Still, the Oklahoma City bombing survivor’s Christian faith remains strong. “God brought…
