From A to Z, Thanksgiving blessings abound
As I prepare to eat turkey and celebrate my blessings with family and friends, I am thankful for so much. Such as: • Amens: Isn’t…
Opinion
Greater compassion for women in crisis
OKLAHOMA CITY — I’ve participated in pro-life work for over 15 years. That has created many opportunities to advocate for the preborn, something that is…
Listen: Can our churches be houses of healing?
In the midst of a global pandemic, I found a story of hope in modern-day Israel. I talk about it on the "Common Grounds Unity…
Ransom demands and prayers: The kidnapping of a mission group in Haiti
As a journalist who covers religion, I’ve been blessed to report firsthand from countries such as Israel, Mexico, Nicaragua and South Africa. As a result,…
Handyman has a heart for Honduras
CAMPAMENTO, Honduras — I met Donnie Anderson at a garbage dump. Sort of. I was in Honduras in 2012 covering an effort by missionaries to…
Listen: Coffee and Christian unity
Unity starts with a cup of coffee. I’m a big believer in unity — and coffee — so I was honored to be the guest…
Editorial: Facing the facts about Facebook
Facebook is not the problem. Facebook has problems that have spurred headlines, congressional hearings and expansive public scrutiny. But for Christians, none of that is…
Story tip leads to surprising discovery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Over and over again, the small world of Churches of Christ amazes me. Before a recent trip, I asked Facebook friends for…
13 reflections after visiting 13 churches
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After 15 years of full-time preaching, I accepted a new role with the Harding School of Theology and found myself in the…
Tensions between Kingdom and country
At times, the tensions between Kingdom and country are more obvious than others. Recent events in Afghanistan have provided one clear moment of tension. Seeing…
