What it means to lead singing
When one assumes the responsibility of leading congregational singing, several things are implied. Some of those are understood, and, apparently, some are not. Those things…
Opinion
In 2019, what unites us?
Call this the Age of Division — in our politics, in our rhetoric, in our choices. In our churches. A year ago, in this editorial…
‘The Hate U Give’ helps us pursue unity
"My brother is 15. He’s about to start driving.” I repeated these petrifying words over and over again while driving back to campus after watching…
God changes the ‘other’ into ‘brother’
FRANKFURT, Germany — They burned books here. On May 10, 1933, a group of National Socialist students marched into Römerberg Square, right in front of Frankfurt…
A busy airport, a refugee toddler and a Happy Meal toy
CHICAGO — This is a story I've told many times. I apologize if you've heard it before. In 17 years of reporting for The Christian…
As the year ends, we count our blessings and say thanks
What a blessing you have been to us this year. Recently, we asked you to join us as we set a goal to raise $5,000…
Remembering Bush: A charge for 2019
WASHINGTON — The military brass snapped to attention as the honor guard carrying the flag-draped casket of President George Herbert Walker Bush passed by. As…
Should we avoid controversies in the Lord’s church?
A person would have to be like the proverbial ostrich with his head in the sand to be unaware of conflicting views among the Lord’s people…
A storm bridges churches divided by race, doctrine
‘We give people steaks to get into the church, but then we serve them hot dogs.” That was one takeaway from a conversation I had…
Dialogue on issues affecting our faith assemblies is vital
Coleraine, Northern Ireland — The church has always, either by choice or circumstance, been challenged by societal change. I believe it is part of our survival…
