After two hurricanes batter Central America, churches plan relief
The damage is catastrophic, and it's not over yet. That's the message from Christians in the Central American nation of Honduras who have endured two…
International
Around The World, December 2020
FEATURED IMAGE: The Kingdom of Lesotho, a mountainous nation enclaved inside South Africa, has endured three years of drought and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Voices only: An incredible mash-up of hymns — and a song about COVID-19
Welcome to Voices only, your weekly dose of awesome a cappella. This week we return to East Africa. (We featured this beautiful rendition of "The…
The blessing of staying put
FORT PORTAL, Uganda — Twenty-five years ago, Jeff and Cheryl Cash boarded a bus loaded with people, produce, sheep and chickens in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. …
Voices only: A ‘Sweet Spirit’ and more from The Light Acapella
Welcome to Voices only, your weekly dose of a cappella. I'm filling in for our digital news editor — whose internet is down due to…
Voices only: An African version of ‘The Blessing’ shines
I don’t like “The Blessing.” Or at least I didn’t think I liked it. The song, written and performed by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes and…
‘Zoombombing’ lesson: Racist attack on church highlights online security concerns
Even as her home congregation worships virtually, Nikki Murphy still likes to dress up for the Sunday service. On a typical Lord’s Day during the…
A letter of support for speaking out against racial injustice
To whom it may concern: This letter has been composed by ministers and brethren of various Churches of Christ in the U.K. We are indeed…
Christians in Britain seek justice for ‘people of colour’
While shopping in a supermarket, Ezra Mentore has had to explain to his 8-year-old daughter why a security guard was following them. When paying, he…
Remembering a quiet man, a go-getter and two legacies of love for Africa
They were about as different as two evangelists could be — Isaya Jackson and Isaac Adotey. I met them in Juba, the small, dusty…
