As daughter graduates, just one request
MALIBU, Calif. — My 21-year-old daughter, Kendall, and I are driving through a dark tunnel on a twisty canyon road when a perfect dad joke…
Opinion
Religion scholar’s life was a study in respectful disagreement
If we fear our neighbors, perhaps we should get to know them better. That’s one of the many lessons taught to me by Ed Harrell…
Shank calls church to its ‘central mission’ — children
‘Down the street from where you live are houses filled with broken people. People bent, bruised and broken by life walk the streets of every…
A journey from a food truck to an Air Force cargo plane and back again
ALTUS, Okla. — Whenever we come to this southwestern Oklahoma town to see my wife’s folks, we hit all the high points — Roberts Drive Inn, Luigi’s…
What it means to ‘value others above yourselves’
Having a 2½-year-old grandson means hearing the word “why” quite often. In fact, nearly every sentence is phrased “Jeopardy!” style — in the form of…
‘Life-saving miracle’ gave Kansas church member five extra years
The news hit me like a fastball to the gut. “With overwhelming sadness, we need to share that the Lord called Josh home today,” Krista…
Editorial: A reminder to ‘weep with those who weep’
For months now, our hearts have felt troubled. We’ve watched as Christians on social media have erupted in angry, hateful, hurtful words time and time…
Learning to listen — really listen — is key
It can be hard to listen. Trust me, as someone who grew up interrupting others, learning to listen is challenging. For the past few years,…
Take our survey: Will communion and offering changes brought by COVID-19 era last?
For many Churches of Christ, COVID-19 has brought changes to the Lord's Supper and offering practices, ranging from portable communion supplies to online giving. As…
Editorial: Christians, it’s time to ‘transform and roll out!’
In 1986, moviegoers were introduced to the Transformers. Adults and children alike were fascinated and entertained by characters like Optimus Prime, who “transformed” from an…
