Amid COVID-19, missionaries face incredible stress, but we can help
Missionaries are generally hearty and resilient. They are flexible, adaptable and driven by a sacred mission. But as this pandemic grinds on, so do their…
Opinion
For aspiring ‘Knowers of All Things,’ Trebek was an exemplar
There is a verse in one of Peter’s letters that says, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you ...” (1…
In this crazy year, giving thanks for my mother
FORT WORTH, Texas — For decades, my mother, Judy Ross, has made the best Thanksgiving feast on the planet. I’m talking about a mammoth spread…
Election Day: ‘Our Daniel moment’
'This is our Daniel moment.” Willie Hubbard, who ministers for a church just miles from the U.S. Capitol, spoke those words during a Christian Chronicle…
Finding peace in ‘The Great Alone’: A phone call with Bailey McBride
Don’t worry about Bailey McBride. “I bought five books yesterday,” he told me, “so I’m good through March.” I called Bailey, editor emeritus of…
Editorial: Voting is important, but don’t forget who is King
Both letters arrived on the same day, each full of indignation. The first criticized The Christian Chronicle’s October front-page story that offered tips for Christians…
Share real news with senior saints
Our senior brothers and sisters in Christ are enduring long, lonely lockdowns in nursing homes, senior care centers and assisted living facilities. We want so…
‘Cuties’ uproar stirs broader concerns
When the #CancelNetflix trend hit social media a few weeks ago, I was … curious. The Netflix film “Cuties” set off a firestorm of criticism…
An eternal difference
I remember the pink JOY buses that brought all the little children — “red and yellow, black and white” — to worship. I remember 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…
