Unity is not a ‘nice to have’ — it is ‘mission critical’
Political and cultural divides are creeping into churches. Social media has given Christians a louder voice to express views on cultural issues and even church…
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Editorial: Don’t reduce Scripture to partisan arguments
Members of Churches of Christ pride ourselves on our commitment to Scripture. Our strong dedication to the Bible is summed up — rather ironically —…
Why are some Christians so angry?
Chris McCurley has noticed something. “People are angrier than ever,” he said. That includes many Christians, said McCurley, who preaches for the Oldham Lane Church…
Pandemic and politics exacerbate challenges facing an Ohio church
MARYSVILLE, Ohio — This one-time farm town about 30 miles northwest of Columbus is booming. The century-old Marysville Church of Christ is not. Even before…
Can Christians help heal our divided nation?
The 2020 U.S. presidential election is over, but the divisions revealed by the long, contentious contest are likely to linger. In the days leading up…
After ouster by Democrats, anti-abortion lawmaker loses re-election bid as independent
Tennessee state Rep. John DeBerry Jr., a longtime minister and lawmaker kicked out of the Democratic Party because of his conservative positions on issues such…
What is Christian nationalism?
Since President Donald Trump's election in 2016, Christian nationalism has been a subject of much discussion and debate. The Washington Post reported this week that…
To vote or not to vote
Why do some believers choose not to vote? In a related story, The Christian Chronicle reports on 21st century David Lipscombs who plan to skip…
Ousted by Democrats, anti-abortion preacher runs as independent in Tennessee
As a teen, longtime Tennessee state Rep. John DeBerry Jr. integrated an all-White high school and witnessed civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.’s final…
For wounding or healing? Words matter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — After the worship assembly, four or five older couples from a Church of Christ in the Nashville area met for Sunday lunch…
