Decade in review: Christian Chronicle’s 10 biggest stories of the 2010s
What a decade! The 2010s saw the invention of the iPad, three more "Star Wars" movies (although I still haven't seen the 1977 original) and…
Big Questions
Is the church relevant in the 21st century?
SYDNEY — When it comes to Christianity, Australia is a land of curious contrasts. There are multiple megachurches across the continent, including the well-known Hillsong congregations…
In 2019, what unites us?
Call this the Age of Division — in our politics, in our rhetoric, in our choices. In our churches. A year ago, in this editorial…
Should we avoid controversies in the Lord’s church?
A person would have to be like the proverbial ostrich with his head in the sand to be unaware of conflicting views among the Lord’s people…
Is progressive Christianity dangerous?
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — “We don’t want to be known for the things we’re against,” said David Young. “We want to be known for what we’re for.”…
Scripture should guide our decisions on fellowship
I am concerned about Wayne Newland’s editorial in the September 2018 issue of the Chronicle. I appreciate the spirit of the article in which he urged…
Churches shouldn’t wait to have end-of-life talks
Three years ago, in response to your requests, we launched a series called “Blessed be the Caregivers.” We talked to countless Christians who sacrifice their…
Baptism, betrayal and a lifelong quest for truth
Joy and sadness, love and hate, peace and turmoil, relief and anxiety, excitement and depression. All of these were emotions I experienced late one Wednesday…
Churches need grace, tact, sensibility
Erma Williams was one of 645 respondents to The Christian Chronicle’s survey, “A closer look at Churches of Christ in the U.S.” We found her…
‘Of Christ’
TULSA, Okla. — You gotta have a nice sign. You just gotta. So we’ll set it in stone, pick out the perfect font. We’ll put a…
