Diplomat and theologian Shaun Casey describes religion’s role in global affairs
‘If you’d asked me in ’79, ‘What do embassies do?’ I had no clue,” Shaun Casey told an audience gathered at the Abilene Christian University…
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‘Jesus Revolution’: Strong on feeling, light on facts
The faith-based film “Jesus Revolution” exceeded financial projections by grossing $15.52 million on its opening weekend in theaters. The Lionsgate movie juggles the story of…
‘I think I can’ spread the Good News
When it comes to reaching a lost world with the Good News, we may think such evangelism is for the preacher, other trained ministers or…
Religious scholar argues for better understanding of church and state
In “Religious Freedom in a Secular Age,” Michael Bird takes on several tough challenges — arguing that secularism in government is a good thing, that…
Church historian reflects on ‘troublesome questions’
In his latest book, “The Grace of Troublesome Questions: Vocation, Restoration, and Race,” historian Richard Hughes invites readers in Churches of Christ to honestly consider…
‘Find what’s in the skies’: The legacy of poet Walt McDonald
God loves poetry. We know this because he authored a good deal of it — about a third of the Bible comes to us in…
Unity is not a ‘nice to have’ — it is ‘mission critical’
Political and cultural divides are creeping into churches. Social media has given Christians a louder voice to express views on cultural issues and even church…
New book explores where Churches of Christ fit
Churches of Christ struggle to express our place in Christian heritage. Are we Catholic? No, but we believe in one apostolic church. Are we Protestants?…
Timber Hill Church of Christ: A dot on the timeline of many Christians today
Rudy Taylor, who attended Oklahoma Christian College — now Oklahoma Christian University — in 1964-65, recently wrote a small book about a congregation that was…
Fishing for men by restoring the spirit of Christianity
The apostle Peter was called from his fishing boat to become a “fisher of men.” Little did he know the call to “follow me” meant…
