F. LaGard Smith takes on ‘the queen of evolutionary problems’
Charles Darwin threw down a challenge that Christians — with varying degrees of success — have tried to address. “If it could be demonstrated that…
Opinion
Christian ministries can cooperate
Should Christian ministries view each other as competition for a limited pool of donations and volunteers? We know they shouldn’t. But they do. A lot.…
‘It is critical that all of us get along, especially in the church.’
SEARCY, Ark. — ‘If I can help somebody, as I pass along, if I can cheer somebody, with a word or song. If I can show…
When an Angel needs gas
I met an angel today. She called the church about an hour before it was time to start worship. (For preachers, that’s a really important…
Scripture should guide our decisions on fellowship
I am concerned about Wayne Newland’s editorial in the September 2018 issue of the Chronicle. I appreciate the spirit of the article in which he urged…
Editorial: As the world watches, may we point to the Light
'Let the spirit of the Lord, just let it rise among us. Let the praises of our king ...” That snippet of the contemporary hymn…
Advice for churches in the path of Hurricane Florence — from those who’ve been there
'We need God’s help.” As Hurricane Florence barrels toward the southeastern U.S. coast, that sign was spotted not far from where a Bible lay abandoned…
Churches shouldn’t wait to have end-of-life talks
Three years ago, in response to your requests, we launched a series called “Blessed be the Caregivers.” We talked to countless Christians who sacrifice their…
A rare show of love and unity
"Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act." — Proverbs 3:27 NAIROBI, Kenya— When she saw…
We can and should remain together
As a lad, I remember Churches of Christ having nearly identical orders of worship. We sang from hymnals and studied from the quarterlies of but…
