Review: Unclean
The concept of purity in relation to sexual integrity is under scrutiny. While most of us, especially people of faith, understand purity as a positive…
Opinion
Bless those who mourn; don’t preach to them
‘The brokenhearted need shoulders, not sermons.” That jewel of a thesis is at the heart of “Comfort When the Shadow Falls: Encouraging the Dying and…
A transmission of trust to God
I sat in the dealership and listed five things I was thankful for in that moment. One of those things was having enough income to…
Review: Poured Out
Leonard Allen has done a tremendous service to the church by writing “Poured Out: The Spirit of God Empowering the Mission of God.” Allen, dean…
Stroop’s 1949 classic is still relevant today
Seventy years have passed since J. Ridley Stroop wrote “Why Do People Not See the Bible Alike?” But this book remains a must-read for all…
For 50 hours each Sunday, we remember
A few years ago, I was visiting the islands of Samoa as I reported on Churches of Christ in the South Pacific. I preached for our…
Helping missionaries return well
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The year was 2003, and a young couple was heading to Mozambique to share the good news of Jesus with the Makua-Metto people. Alan…
Editorial: Yes, the Bible tells the stories of real people and places
Admit it: Sometimes, it’s easy to read the Bible or hear it preached and become complacent. It’s helpful to be reminded that the Scriptures are…
In Israel, a missile attack and a monk stir reflection
JERUSALEM — After a busy day that included a tour of a high-tech company in Ramallah, West Bank, and a visit to the Western Wall…
Honoring Lynn and Joy McMillon
OKLAHOMA CITY — If you don’t know, Lynn and Joy McMillon don’t enjoy being in the spotlight. In fact, Lynn (as he’s told me to call…
