This political reporter says journalism has made him a better Christian — he’s not alone
Say what? Jon Ward, chief national correspondent for Yahoo! News, writes in an essay for Christianity Today that his profession has made him a better…
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Abortion bombshell
News that the U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority might overturn Roe v. Wade is not overly shocking. We’ve known that for months. But the timing…
Editorial: Christian journalism means truth-seeking
OKLAHOMA CITY — Jerry Mitchell is a Christian and a journalist. To some readers in a hyperpartisan age, that description may sound like an oxymoron.…
Virginia congregation helps an Afghan refugee family — and reaps its own blessings
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — The Afghan refugee’s words trailed off. He spoke in a whisper. Finally, he lowered his head and fought back tears. “I’m sorry,”…
A time to praise the stellar work of my colleagues
BETHESDA, Md. — The sun hasn’t risen yet as I type this. It’s still early at the Washington, D.C.-area hotel where I’m staying. I’m attending…
Russia attacks Ukraine: Why some experts insist Putin is motivated by religion
What’s religion got to do with Russia’s attack on Ukraine? A whole lot, according to some experts. At ReligionUnplugged.com, Richard Ostling stresses that journalists shouldn’t…
‘This is not God’s first pandemic’
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s a stressful time to be a church leader. From racial strife to rising inflation to pandemic culture wars, various factors conspire…
After Mayfield tornado, some stories inspire
MAYFIELD, Ky. — Teresa Herndon could’ve focused on what was lost. Her home. Her neighborhood. Her sense of normalcy. Instead, Herndon, 52, praised God for…
On the menu: bivocational ministry talk
NEWNAN, Ga. — I do some of my best journalism with a fork in my hand. Or maybe I just love eating. For my front-page…
From A to Z, Thanksgiving blessings abound
As I prepare to eat turkey and celebrate my blessings with family and friends, I am thankful for so much. Such as: • Amens: Isn’t…
