Why ‘The Waltons,’ the classic TV show that just turned 50, wasn’t afraid of religion
During the pandemic lockdown, I rediscovered “The Waltons” and watched all 221 episodes. Somewhere along the way, I learned that the classic TV show about…
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Teaching the Gospel, via Zoom
FAIRFAX, Va. — It’s just before 1 p.m. on the East Coast as Jerri Harrington hits the play button on a video about Jesus. Roughly…
Churches of Christ helping in flood-stricken Appalachia
A tractor-trailer rig full of groceries and emergency supplies was more than the 40-member Lothair Church of Christ in Hazard, Ky., could fit in its…
Virginia congregation helps an Afghan refugee family — and reaps its own blessings
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — The Afghan refugee’s words trailed off. He spoke in a whisper. Finally, he lowered his head and fought back tears. “I’m sorry,”…
A Camp’s New Mission
On a summer Saturday morning, Joe Dunlap stood on the front porch of the dining hall at Camp WaMaVa, giving out red patches and handshakes…
