What’s all the fuss? Code breaks itself with obvious errors
Some Christians are reacting to Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code with strong denunciations. The book has sold well over 40 million copies in hardback,…
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A mother’s gift seen in reverence and sacredness of Lord’s Supper
From earliest experiences in church, I was fascinated with the tiny cups of grape juice at communion. As I watched the trays pass up and…
Financial accountability critical in missions
Financial accountability in missions is a topic very dear to my heart; not only because I am personally supported by finances from the west, but…
Immigrants crossing the border should be loved as Christ loves us
The winds of change are blowing. If you saw any news on May 1 or the days following, you saw crowds of immigrants marching streets…
Sojourners travel country serving God
GREENWOOD, TEXAS — My dad preaches at a little country church in this unincorporated ranching community about 55 miles north of Fort Worth. He drives…
There’s nothing new under the sun as ‘Da Vinci Code’ movie premieres
What is truth? That’s the question the Roman governor Pilate asked of Jesus 20 centuries ago. His was the voice of the agnostic skeptic, who…
‘Walk in our shoes’: Keys to helping proclaim preciousness of preaching
I remember a time when I wanted to be a preacher. I had a pair of white dress shoes that matched the ones worn by…
Christian journalism worth supporting
Does it excite you to learn about vibrant congregations from different parts of the nation? Do you thrill to learn about people such as Sherri…
‘The Notebook’ hits home as families struggle with Alzheimer’s disease
One night last summer Joyce and I decided that we would take a break and see The Notebook, a movie that had been frequently recommended.…
What really happened in 1906? A trek through history reveals role of Census
The Constitution mandates a census be taken every 10 years to determine each state's number of representatives in the House. As early as 1850, however,…
