Dollars, doctrine and division inflict more damage on churches than Sandinistas
The division of the Nicaraguan leadership is, in part, a phenomenon imported from the United States. The principal cause, in my opinion, is the increasing…
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What does the Chronicle mean to you? Readers from around globe have their say
The staff, trustees, writers and editors of The Christian Chronicle deeply appreciate the support that our readers give to make the Chronicle possible to our…
Teaching our children how to pray gives them a ‘connection to God’
I have a picture in my mind. The picture is of my daughter as an adult. I see her as emotionally secure and involved in…
Da Vinci Code offers chance to discuss ‘just who is this Jesus’
During the days of Moses, the princes of Moab hired Balaam to curse the Israelites, but every time Balaam tried, God caused the prophet to…
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…
‘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,…
INSIDE STORY: Sin unclad: Churches face porn problem
A couple of months ago, I tested the bounds of your Christian compassion by attempting a humor column in this space. Well, I’m going to…
Separating the wheat from the chaff a big task for readers of C.S. Lewis
The movie version of The Chronicles of Narnia has rekindled an interest in C.S. Lewis and all his writing about Christian principles and views. My…
