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…
Editorial
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…
Editorial: Nationalism vs. patriotism
With the recent focus on Christian nationalism, the appropriateness of patriotism has resurfaced. Is there a difference between Christian nationalism and patriotism? Patriotism is a…
Editorial: Christians and conspiracy theories
Nearly 20 years ago, The Oklahoman published a column headlined “Internet deception runs wild.” In that July 2001 piece, the Oklahoma City newspaper highlighted the…
Editorial: Use this unscheduled time to seek, find and share Christ
If you’ve ever said, “If only I had more time this Christmas,” then this message is for you. Most of us have uttered these words,…
