Is there anything to be thankful for?
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18, New King James Version What…
Editorial
Editorial: Facing the facts about Facebook
Facebook is not the problem. Facebook has problems that have spurred headlines, congressional hearings and expansive public scrutiny. But for Christians, none of that is…
Tensions between Kingdom and country
At times, the tensions between Kingdom and country are more obvious than others. Recent events in Afghanistan have provided one clear moment of tension. Seeing…
Editorial: How Churches of Christ can grow again
Are we still planting seeds? Jesus instructed us to “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the…
An open letter to fellow Christians: Please get the COVID-19 vaccine
ROLLA, Mo. — By way of background, I am an elder in our local church. While I am not a physician, I have served in…
Editorial: Same-sex marriage and gender questions
Christians face pressure to reconsider our view of sexuality and marriage. The pressure comes not just from hostile voices outside Christianity. It also comes from…
Editorial: It’s OK to not be OK, but don’t suffer alone
Editor's note: Watch a panel discussion about this editorial. When 23-year-old tennis superstar Naomi Osaka decided to forgo a postgame press conference mandated by the…
Editorial: Laws have changed, but have our hearts?
A year has passed since the shock of seeing a man die under the knee of another man on national television. For a year we…
Editorial: A reminder to ‘weep with those who weep’
For months now, our hearts have felt troubled. We’ve watched as Christians on social media have erupted in angry, hateful, hurtful words time and time…
Editorial: Christians, it’s time to ‘transform and roll out!’
In 1986, moviegoers were introduced to the Transformers. Adults and children alike were fascinated and entertained by characters like Optimus Prime, who “transformed” from an…
