Flight delays and new friends: My trip to Cozumel
COZUMEL, Mexico — When I told friends I was traveling to Cozumel on a reporting trip for The Christian Chronicle, they chuckled. “Uh huh,” their responses…
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Bible conferences, Love’s Travel Stops and time on the road with Dad
HENDERSON, Tenn. — I love road trips. Except for all the driving. And the long days on the highway. And the would-be NASCAR stars weaving…
Surprise! Award honors influential children’s minister
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The picture flashed on the big screen, and Brenda Gordon immediately recognized the face. It was her own. “It was a…
From Ukraine to Uvalde, The Christian Chronicle’s Top 10 news stories of 2022
Journalists for The Christian Chronicle traveled across the United States — and around the world — to cover important news during 2022. Ranking the Top…
Love and joy: Tears flow at son’s wedding
OKLAHOMA CITY — I’m not crying. You’re crying. Actually, everybody seemed to be crying. What better reason to let the tears flow than watching two…
Bon voyage: Lessons learned on a cruise
COZUMEL, Mexico — God’s creation is amazing and even breathtaking. That’s true all the time. But sometimes I need reminding. My wife, Tamie, and I recently…
Why ‘The Waltons,’ the classic TV show that just turned 50, wasn’t afraid of religion
During the pandemic lockdown, I rediscovered “The Waltons” and watched all 221 episodes. Somewhere along the way, I learned that the classic TV show about…
A heavenly day at the ballpark
ARLINGTON, Texas — In my family, major milestones include births, weddings, baptisms — and one’s first time to attend a Texas Rangers game. I’ve followed Rangers…
Music and memories: Life lessons on a family road trip
BRANSON, Mo. — I blink, and I’m a child again. It’s the late 1970s, and I’m bickering with my younger brother and sister over my birthright:…
When the editor gets COVID-19
ELGIN, Ill. — COVID-19 stinks. That’s not exactly breaking news, right? For 2½ years, I somehow avoided the coronavirus. But during a recent reporting…
