National
Christian at center of big case has ‘this sweet spirit’
Like many lawyers, Jonathan Skrmetti always aspired to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court. But, he says, he just never got around to applying. Skrmetti,…
May 2025
View as PDFChristian at center of big case has ‘this sweet spirit’ • Venezuelan family waits, prays and fights its fear • ‘Most severely injured’ OKC bombing survivor overcomes evil with good • ‘We Will Never Forget’ • ‘A place to call home’ • Burned-out missionaries plant a garden of refuge • Bibles in schools should be a choice • Editorial: Why the number in the pews matters
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National
Venezuelan family waits, prays and fights its fear
ABILENE, TEXAS — Maruj Rangel began to cry. Her 10-year-old son, Isaías, rose from the couch where he was seated with his sister and father,…
National
‘Most severely injured’ OKC bombing survivor overcomes evil with good
OKLAHOMA CITY — Thirty years have not healed all of Susan Walton’s wounds. Still, the Oklahoma City bombing survivor’s Christian faith remains strong. “God brought…
Inside Story
‘We Will Never Forget’
OKLAHOMA CITY — The last week or two, I started feeling stressed. Agitated even. For no apparent reason. Then it hit me: The anniversary. Saturday…
National
‘A place to call home’
HASTINGS, NEB. — “A loss is not the end. Don’t make it one,” proclaimed the Hastings Church of Christ marquee sign. Across the parking lot,…
National
Across the Nation: Revitalizing worship, inspiring New England, celebrating love 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…
National
Christian Education: Honoring the Restoration Movement, Cecil May Jr. and the Nashville Christian Institute
Got interesting news to share involving schools and universities associated with Churches of Christ? We welcome readers’ tips and ideas. Email us at [email protected]. Featured…
International
Burned-out missionaries plant a garden of refuge
OLOMOUC, CZECH REPUBLIC — Mitch Anderson needed a break. For 13 years, the Arkansas native had served as a missionary in the Czech Republic, once…
International
‘Our mission is to stay here,’ says couple committed to secular Czech Republic
OLOMOUC, CZECH REPUBLIC — In terms of mission fields, “this may be one of the worst places to go,” Tony Orellana said. Then his wife,…
International
Around the World: An earthquake in Myanmar, church planting in Peru 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…
Insight
‘Statesboro Blues’
STATESBORO, GA. — She was Savannah’s “Lady of 6,000 Songs,” a nickname given to her by legendary lyricist Johnny Mercer. Emma Thompson Kelly performed weekly…
Views
Bibles in schools should be a choice
In states like Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana, new measures attempt to make the Bible more accessible to public school students. A Bible curriculum for elementary…
Dialogue
‘All in your head’
Marie Stroughter hosts the “MoMo 634” podcast — short for motivational moments and Matthew 6:34 — offering a daily dose of affirmation and inspiration from…
Reviews
Surrendering to God’s ‘holy chaos’
Besides the Bible, I cannot think of a more timely book for Christians to read than “Holy Chaos” by Mark Edge, a graduate of Abilene…
Editorial
Editorial: Why the number in the pews matters
‘The Churches of Christ salute you.” A line from the final chapter of the apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome has served as…