In defense of 2020
In a “normal” year, my husband and I both work full time, run a ministry at our church and parent our two children, ages 11…
Opinion
Faithful journalism in a pandemic
For some reason, journalists like myself have a reputation for procrastination. I’m not sure exactly why that is. I contemplate that question as I hurriedly…
A person of faith is ‘the only Bible some people may ever read’
Every week my husband asks me if I’m ready to start one of my many business ideas, and every week I shrug my shoulders and…
Editorial: Use this unscheduled time to seek, find and share Christ
If you’ve ever said, “If only I had more time this Christmas,” then this message is for you. Most of us have uttered these words,…
Justices flip script on COVID-19 worship bans, but health official urges closures
First New York. Now California. With the addition of a fifth, solidly conservative member — new Justice Amy Coney Barrett — the U.S. Supreme Court…
I hate masks!
I am tired of facemasks. I hate the way they fog my glasses. I hate how they make it harder to breathe, to speak, to…
Fair-well to Deon: Chronicle’s board chair never forgot his native Africa
‘My boss is from Africa, y’know.” I’m going to miss saying that, especially to our African brothers and sisters. They’ve often reacted with disbelief…
Editorial: Seeking hope amid the stress
Stress. So much stress. Can you feel it? No doubt many of us can. Turning the pages of The Christian Chronicle, the stressed-out ministers, stressed-out…
Amid COVID-19, missionaries face incredible stress, but we can help
Missionaries are generally hearty and resilient. They are flexible, adaptable and driven by a sacred mission. But as this pandemic grinds on, so do their…
For aspiring ‘Knowers of All Things,’ Trebek was an exemplar
There is a verse in one of Peter’s letters that says, “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you ...” (1…
