Out-of-this-world fellowship in out-of-the-way Texas town
HUCKABAY, Texas — Texans, as you probably know, take great pride in their state — and in knowing where stuff is in their state. But…
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Editorial: Don’t reduce Scripture to partisan arguments
Members of Churches of Christ pride ourselves on our commitment to Scripture. Our strong dedication to the Bible is summed up — rather ironically —…
Why ‘The Waltons,’ the classic TV show that just turned 50, wasn’t afraid of religion
During the pandemic lockdown, I rediscovered “The Waltons” and watched all 221 episodes. Somewhere along the way, I learned that the classic TV show about…
Voices only: ‘Are You Washed in the Blood of the Lamb’ in Swahili — plus a bunch of handshakes
MONDULI JUU, Tanzania — This village is “up” (“juu” in Swahili) in the mountains of this East African nation. And numbers are up at the…
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…
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…
Our ministerial crisis has arrived
My dad is a minister. He has preached for congregations in Oklahoma, California and Texas. He now serves as an elder of the Gray Road…
‘What a Gathering’: Diana Singing returns after three years
CORNERSVILLE, Tenn. — It might have been another victim of the pandemic. For the first time since 1969, the Diana Singing was canceled in 2020…
Editorial: Pray for teachers, and support them
Teachers are quitting. In droves. Who can blame them? They’re paid less, after inflation, than they were a decade ago. They’re paid less, too, than…
