Decline of Christianity in U.S. has slowed, a national survey finds
What can 36,908 U.S. adults tell us about the state of religion in America? A whole lot, actually. This week, the Pew Research Center released…
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Top 10 country hit ‘Hometown Home’ features prominent mention of Church of Christ
My ears perked up while listening to my car radio the other day. My favorite country station played a song called "Hometown Home" by the…
A miracle in my family — it’s time to tell the story
ATOKA, OKLA. — To Tod Dillard, COVID-19 was no big deal. Until it nearly killed him. The Air Force veteran and longtime law enforcement officer…
Faith, hope and LA
ALTADENA, CALIF. — I witness a whole lot of despair. I always look for a little bit of hope. As a journalist, I’ve covered way…
Keeping the faith amid the flames
ALTADENA, CALIF. — “A faith that isn’t tested can’t be a faith at all.” That’s what minister Rodney Davis told us as we viewed the aftermath…
Editor reflects on James O. Maxwell’s life and legacy
TERRELL, TEXAS — I loved James O. Maxwell. The influential preacher, educator and author — who died Jan. 14 at age 86 — was such a…
Doggone it, but a few readers bark over idea of pets in heaven
Who let the dogs out? Come to think of it, I guess I did. I asked in a recent column — inspired by the adorableness…
Mourning a tiny church’s closing
GREENWOOD, TEXAS — After 128 years of faithful service to the Lord, the end came suddenly for the Greenwood Church of Christ. I’d worship at…
Check out Christian Chronicle journalists’ favorite stories of 2024
Besides serving as editor-in-chief of The Christian Chronicle, I write a Friday column for Religion Unplugged. For the past five years, I've enjoyed asking some…
Family, faith and a finale: Why fans loved the TV series ‘Blue Bloods’
For the popular CBS drama “Blue Bloods,” the “End of Tour” — as the final episode is dubbed — promises an emotional farewell. After 14…
