Virtual visit: Corona Church of Christ, California
'Have you ever thought about what separates people who thrive from those who merely survive?" That was the intro question on the screen of my…
Coronavirus
Amid clashes over COVID-19 restrictions, Trump declares houses of worship ‘essential’
Culture wars, meet the coronavirus. In the nation’s latest religious freedom battle, church leaders in numerous states — from New York to Oregon — are…
‘Where two or three are gathered …’
FALLS CHURCH, Va. — I Zoom to Bible studies and YouTube church. It’s the longest I’ve gone without attending worship. And every Sunday I think of…
After the pandemic, refuse to be unchanged
Eventually this pandemic will end. We’ll mourn our losses and adapt to a new normal. And at some point, maybe a year from now, we’ll…
Virtual visit: Southwest Church of Christ, Amarillo, Texas
Recently I sent a thank you note to a wonderful Christian couple in Amarillo, Texas, who faithfully support The Christian Chronicle. (Here's how you can…
Faith, hope and food for Venezuela
In a village of Venezuela’s Cojedes state, children recently received meals paid for by Churches of Christ. Retired minister Steve Watson and Venezuelan immigrant Cristian…
Across the Nation: Drive-in worship, sister prayer line, pizza outreach and more quick takes
Across the Nation is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ across the U.S. Got an idea for this…
10 favorite baseball stories featuring members of Churches of Christ
I love baseball. I may have mentioned that once or twice — or a million times. In my 15 years with The Christian Chronicle, I've enjoyed…
Empty pews? Praise God for puppets!
Members of the Eastridge Church of Christ got a bit concerned when they tuned in for their congregation’s Sunday livestream. At first glance, it appeared…
Editorial: Reopen with an abundance of caution, compassion
Several states are relaxing their shelter-in-place restrictions. Some smaller congregations have begun meeting again. Most larger churches believe it’s not yet time. And many church…
