Editorial: As truth-seeking Christians, we must be willing to listen
‘Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these…
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Editorial: Why, and how, we will talk about 2024 politics
Those of us with a heritage in the Restoration Movement have a complicated relationship with politics and government. We are, after all, from the lineage…
Editorial: Why the restoration plea is still valid
Minister shortages. Closing churches. Struggling theology schools. All are happening in Churches of Christ in the U.S., which raises the question: Is the restoration plea…
Editorial: In 2024, we won’t be silent
‘Weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” We offer those words, penned by David in Psalm 30, as encouragement at…
Meet our guest editor: Howard Norton
SHERWOOD, Ark. — ‘I really love the Chronicle. It was great fun.” That’s how our friend Howard Norton described his 14.92 years at the helm…
The journey: Reporting the news of our fellowship
About 2,800 miles separate Manhattan, N.Y., from Malibu, Calif. By car that trip would take roughly 41 hours, according to Google Maps. The good news…
Why we need to ‘excel in this grace of giving’
The Bible is full of stories about generosity. The little boy with five loaves and two fish. The widow with two copper coins. The church…
Editorial: Is it worth it? The value of summer ministry
Summer is in full swing and with it lots of exciting ministry: Bible camps. Vacation Bible Schools. Area youth series. Retreats. Mission trips. School supply…
Editorial: Post-COVID, the joy of togetherness is a gift
Remember the pandemic? Three summers ago, we found ourselves dealing with the unimaginable. Churches of Christ lost members, some from COVID-19 itself, others because of…
Editorial: Viewing ministry not as a career but as a calling
Churches of Christ face a serious shortage of ministers. Congregations looking to hire hear crickets. The number stepping away from ministry increases. This is not…
