Editorial: Serving immigrants in the name of Jesus
Christians’ response to immigration — more specifically to immigrants — grows out of the biblical injunction to welcome the stranger, feed the hungry, protect the…
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Editorial: A salute to caregivers
John and Jane with their four kids in tow enter the sanctuary and settle in a pew, preparing for worship. By the second hymn, several…
Editorial: Now what?
The 2024 presidential election is over. Finally. The long, bitter campaign left behind a tired and divided nation — and church. At least the outcome…
Honor to whom honor is due
Special days are tricky for Churches of Christ. Given our insistence on biblical precedent, we are often leery of nonbiblical traditions, particularly special days. Our…
Reporting on controversies
I know a little about Churches of Christ. I was two weeks old when I first attended. Except for the crazy COVID-19 period, I’ve spent…
What do we do now?
In the wake of the July 13 attack on former President Donald Trump, some of us remember exactly where we were when President John F.…
Sun and blessings: God is working
Ah, summertime. For most, the rising temperatures signal a more relaxed time of year, characterized by lazy days playing in the water, road trips to…
Editorial: Faith, politics and the true Kingdom of God
In case you missed it, it’s election season in America. As a result, everything from shoes to graduations, even Bibles and churches, has been politicized.…
The first step forward: Letting go of the past
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY — A few years ago, a Church of Christ in this South American capital made the agonizing decision to sell its historic building…
Editorial: At such a time as this, we are called to serve
‘If I perish, I perish.” Esther was probably about 15 when she uttered those words. Yes, she was queen of an empire that stretched from…
