Why the Thunder’s first NBA title means so much to Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY — It’s the juxtaposition. The juxtaposition between then and now. The juxtaposition between Oklahoma City’s darkest day and its brightest. I couldn’t figure out…
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Dear reader: The Christian Chronicle’s email newsletter is moving to Substack
In an effort to serve readers better, The Christian Chronicle is moving to Substack as our platform for delivering email newsletters. In some cases, this…
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 —…
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law limiting use of sex-transition surgeries and hormones for minors
Tennessee’s restrictions on the use of drugs and surgeries to alter children’s sex characteristics are valid and do not violate the Constitution’s Equal Protection Clause,…
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…
Crash kills Hawaii elder and wife
Past and present members of the Honolulu Church of Christ mourn the loss of one of their elders and his wife, who were killed in…
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…
Stories of a storyteller
The family of Phil Robertson shared fond memories and laughs in a private celebration of life honoring the Duck Commander at the White’s Ferry Road…
Pass the trays? This congregation prefers gathering around the table
ARLINGTON, VA. — It’s warm and personal. It’s close-knit like a real family. That’s how Ernestine Jones, 77, a longtime member of the Arlington Church…
