Out-of-this-world fellowship in out-of-the-way Texas town
HUCKABAY, Texas — Texans, as you probably know, take great pride in their state — and in knowing where stuff is in their state. But…
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Voices only: ‘Are You Washed in the Blood of the Lamb’ in Swahili — plus a bunch of handshakes
MONDULI JUU, Tanzania — This village is “up” (“juu” in Swahili) in the mountains of this East African nation. And numbers are up at the…
A real thrill ride: Visiting a church on vacation
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Walking up to the Ball Road Church of Christ was nearly as nerve-wracking as waiting in line for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.…
Hungary for Jesus: Dinner with a tenacious, spirit-led soul
DEBRECEN, Hungary — He’s one of those guys who just won’t give up. But Gian Monzon also is one of those guys who’s willing to…
In Uvalde, writer found purpose
UVALDE, Texas — "You’re not allowed to cry." That’s what I kept telling myself as people fell on their hands and knees, weeping. Never had…
In Europe, border crossings and blessings abound
SIRET, Romania — Border crossings bother me. It all started in 2004 when I was traveling from Guatemala to El Salvador. The border guard grilled…
Organizations offer struggling churches resources for the future
LA MESA, Calif. — When The Christian Chronicle staff met in March to talk about the “Where have all the churches gone?” project, I told…
From a president and a cucumber, some perspectives on growing up
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Call it the second-most-surreal conversation I had during my visit to my alma mater. Lipscomb University’s new president, Candice McQueen, carved out…
Grace under fire: Remembering the godly, funny people of Ukraine
How is the U.S. the same as the USSR? “In the U.S., you have the freedom to stand in front of the White House and…
Grow the church by doing good
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Jesus’ reputation for doing good preceded him. Can Churches of Christ say the same? “I don’t know that that is the initial…
