On-the-ground reporting around the world
MATANZAS, CUBA — I’m not a world traveler. I mean, I’m not a good world traveler. I pack too much. I’m a picky eater. Mostly,…
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Around the World: Flooding in Thailand, Sukkot celebrations in Israel and more quick takes
Around the World is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ all over the globe. Got an idea for…
Planes, trains and automobiles (and even motorcycles)
OKLAHOMA CITY — I’ve helicoptered across Israel and cruised past “Moose Crossing” signs on an Alaskan highway. Jetlagged, I’ve dozed on a passenger train from…
Christian educator teaches displaced Israeli children
BEN SHEMEN, ISRAEL — Placing her fingers in bullet holes scarring the wall of a home in southern Israel, Tabitha Barnes turned and watched smoke…
‘God doesn’t live here anymore’
NAZARETH, ISRAEL — Speeding across the Jezreel Valley toward Jerusalem, Sandro Jadon tapped his fingers against the steering wheel in time with the big band…
‘Every tribe and every nation’ gather in unity despite worldly conflicts
MARATHON, GREECE — “There is a habitation, Built by the living God, For all of every nation, Who seek that grand abode.” About 200 Christians…
In Jesus’ hometown, a prayer for peace
NAZARETH, ISRAEL — Arab Israeli Christians gathered in Jesus’ hometown this morning to worship — and pray for their enemies. Visiting minister Jon Hackett, who…
Travel guide offers tools for visiting Bible lands
It has become much more popular in recent years for church leaders to take groups of people to the Bible lands. Of course, most who…
Black Christians call for permanent ceasefire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Thirteen leaders from predominantly Black Churches of Christ have signed a formal letter calling for a permanent ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The initiative —…
Around the World: A prisoner turned missionary, relief efforts in Israel and Ukraine, and more quick takes
Around the World is our monthly rundown of news briefs, links and quotes from Churches of Christ all over the globe. Got an idea for…
