Editorial: What it means to love our enemies
Jesus had a way of saying things that are easy to understand but hard to hear. “Love your enemies” (Matthew 5:43) tops the list. Each…
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Editorial: Reclaiming unity through respect
Democrat. Republican. Conservative. Liberal. Left vs. Right. These are words used every day to categorize people and institutions. The views on politics are varying, the…
Editorial: The value of a Christian education
My wife is a Pepperdine University graduate, and I graduated from Southwestern Christian College. Four of our five children attended universities associated with Churches of…
Editorial: It’s time to resume the Lord’s work
We are all tired of this pandemic. The summer of 2021 started with optimism and progress, rising vaccination rates and declining infection rates. Then came…
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: 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…
