Why are some Christians so angry?
Chris McCurley has noticed something. “People are angrier than ever,” he said. That includes many Christians, said McCurley, who preaches for the Oldham Lane Church…
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Pandemic and politics exacerbate challenges facing an Ohio church
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — This one-time farm town about 30 miles northwest of Columbus is booming. The century-old Marysville Church of Christ is not. Even before…
A year after devastating flood, Tennessee church rebuilding and hopeful
In August last year, historic flooding hit Middle Tennessee, irreparably damaging homes and churches in the area. The building of the Pinewood Church of Christ…
Oklahoma parsonage burns down during Sunday worship
Worship services for the McLoud Church of Christ in Oklahoma were interrupted Sunday when its parsonage caught fire. The home of the church’s preacher, Douglas…
A real thrill ride: Visiting a church on vacation
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Walking up to the Ball Road Church of Christ was nearly as nerve-wracking as waiting in line for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.…
Is Nashville the center of the religion news universe? For today, let’s say so
Twenty years ago, I moved to Nashville, Tenn., to work for The Associated Press. I spent less than a year in Music City before transferring…
Tears at a military church
JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Fifty years after preaching his first sermon, Ron Edwards jokes that he knows the secret to ministry. Change churches every three years.…
‘Action on climate change … is an act of love’
On her daily commute to New Orleans, Jaime Green can’t help notice the land seems to be vanishing. “I literally drive through town every day…
A heavenly day at the ballpark
ARLINGTON, Texas — In my family, major milestones include births, weddings, baptisms — and one’s first time to attend a Texas Rangers game. I’ve followed Rangers…
Federal lawsuit filed over arrests of five Midland Christian School educators
Four former employees of Midland Christian School in Texas and a current employee who says he was demoted from his assistant principal role filed a…
