Inside America’s debate over Muslims
DEARBORN, MICH. — On the 25th anniversary of 9/11 last month, I found myself in this Detroit suburb. I came to work on a story…
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‘Everything is just charred and gone’
‘I’m sorry to tell you, but your church is on fire.” Manuel Florescu was up at 3:15 a.m. Thursday with his wife, Leslie, and youngest…
Across the Nation: Worship in a funeral home, leaving a 100-year-old church building 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 Sundays to remember
OKLAHOMA CITY — In 2025, I celebrated my 35th anniversary in full-time journalism. I've spent the last 20 of those with The Christian Chronicle. The best part:…
Thousands Crusade for Christ in Detroit
SOUTHFIELD, MICH. — About 1,700 Christians knocked on 3,100 doors, made 2,000 phone calls and had 300 personal interactions around this community in northwest Detroit.…
A spiritual home run in Michigan
DETROIT — I woke up in my happy place Sunday: close to a major league ballpark. While in the Motor City reporting a story, I…
A pro-life — and pro-love — ministry
STERLING HEIGHTS, MICH. — A sign declaring that “Abortion stops a beating heart” no longer hangs outside the Metro Church of Christ. Leaders replaced that banner…
Don’t skip the Pleasant-ries
ANN ARBOR, MICH. — When a legend invites you to the Big House, you go. That’s how I came to join 110,250 fans at Michigan Stadium…
Across the Nation: A longtime minister retires, serving Muslim neighbors 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…
‘One larger and stronger congregation working together for the Lord’
DETROIT — “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This old African proverb has come to…
