COVID-19 blamed for closing of Christian school in Idaho
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — After 40 years of operation, Coeur d’Alene Christian School has closed — a victim of COVID-19. The K-8 school, accredited by…
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Finding peace in ‘The Great Alone’: A phone call with Bailey McBride
Don’t worry about Bailey McBride. “I bought five books yesterday,” he told me, “so I’m good through March.” I called Bailey, editor emeritus of…
Voices only: An incredible mash-up of hymns — and a song about COVID-19
Welcome to Voices only, your weekly dose of awesome a cappella. This week we return to East Africa. (We featured this beautiful rendition of "The…
Five universities break records
Despite the financial and instructional challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, five universities associated with Churches of Christ celebrated record enrollments this fall. Headcounts hit…
Across the Nation: YouTube puppets, free Bibles, racism panel 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…
Jesus and Wi-Fi: Alaska church helps students during pandemic
When public schools in Alaska’s capital of Juneau moved to virtual classes because of the COVID-19 pandemic, some students were put in a dire learning…
Worship during a pandemic is tough, but not as tough as it used to be, an ancient letter reveals
In the year 112 A.D. the governor of the Roman province of Bithynia faced a dilemma. A strange new religion had appeared in his jurisdiction.…
Stadium allows room for distancing
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Four Churches of Christ that had not yet resumed in-person worship found a way to gather with plenty of room for…
My grandson, COVID-19 and me
OKLAHOMA CITY — As soon as I open the garage door, I hear the sweet voice of my 2-year-old grandson. “Hey, Papa, I’m riding a…
This school year, think #PHIL234
Back-to-school time typically brings hope and energy. We look forward to cooler weather, football, pumpkin spice (well, some of us) and holidays. Not this year.…
