Review: The Problem of God
The secularization of North America seems to attract ever-increasing attention from the media, sociologists and students of culture (both Christian and not). For many Americans,…
Opinion
‘One of the most arduous and thankless tasks in all the world’
'Greetings to the readers of the first issue of Christian Chronicle. I am happy to assume the job of editor and publisher of the paper…
The words that tear us down — and build us up — begin with ‘You are’
Words have power. God used words to create the world. The Bible, one of our key access points to God, is full of words —…
Can we reach a culture that considers our faith irrelevant?
‘People perceive Christians as irrelevant and extreme.” This is the startling assertion by Christian researchers David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons in “Good Faith.” Sharing results…
Paper is ‘a chronicler of life and its challenges’
As a retired journalist and member of the Lord’s church since 1948, I can say with assurance The Christian Chronicle has conducted business as both…
A legacy of forgiveness
Forgive? Really? No way. Forgiveness is an intentional, voluntary process. Feelings and attitudes change. We let go of negative emotions. How could I do that?…
My life in the pews, black and white
Covering the 50th anniversary of the Atlanta meeting on race relations in Churches of Christ has me thinking about my own history. I’ve moved about…
Mourning a man who made words dance
Maybe that’s enlightenment enough: to know that there is no final resting place of the mind; no moment of smug clarity. Perhaps wisdom ... is…
Rough patches and a spiritual desert
Not long ago, I visited some missionaries in an African country. In order to get from the city where our plane landed to the town…
Chronicle owes a great debt — of thanks
"Thank you” never is adequate to express how deeply grateful we are for your faithful and generous financial support of The Christian Chronicle. I would…
