The stories that made news in 2006
Let the debate over the BCS standings begin!By BCS, of course, I mean the “Biggest Chronicle Stories” of 2006. A panel of 22 people —…
Inside Story
INSIDE STORY: Isn’t that what’s it’s all about?
WILKESBORO, N.C. — The Rosses — crazy bunch that we are — packed the minivan and headed out at 5 a.m. on a recent Thursday…
INSIDE STORY: Two heroes in the faith go home
Within three days in late September, two heroes in the faith — one famous, one not — went home to see their Savior. It’s doubtful…
What’s in a church sign? A ministry
“Try Jesus. If you don’t like him, the devil will always take you back.” “Where will you be sitting in eternity? Smoking or non-smoking?” “The…
In their own words: Volunteers reflect on Katrina
Three times in the past year, I’ve traveled to communities hard hit by Hurricane Katrina and witnessed firsthand the tremendous faith and resolve of our…
A warm welcome in Windy City
CHICAGO — By the time my son Keaton and I made it to the Sheldon Heights Church of Christ on a recent Sunday afternoon, I…
For love of God, family and baseball
ARLINGTON, Texas — The stadium felt like a furnace — think obnoxious Texas heat in early July — when I walked into my first major-league…
The ABC’s of reporting the news
My kids and I like playing the alphabet game: You pick a topic and go from A to Z, naming animals or restaurants or countries…
Sojourners travel country serving God
GREENWOOD, TEXAS — My dad preaches at a little country church in this unincorporated ranching community about 55 miles north of Fort Worth. He drives…
A grandson’s tribute to two special people
I close my eyes and I am back in Hayward, a speck on the map in southeastern Missouri’s Bootheel where my Papa and Grandma Ross…
