Bricks and blessings
SINGAPORE — What was supposed to be a surprise going-away party for Dave Hogan turned out to be neither. He found out about the surprise.…
Archive: Nov 2025
The gospel of Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM — Crowds of hundreds sat on the tennis courts of Tan Son Nhut Air Base. They waited, desperate to board…
Around the World: A youth camp in Cambodia, an orphan care ministry in Zambia 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…
Bearing one another’s (mental health) burdens
I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve heard the topic of mental health addressed from the pulpit or Bible class lectern…
Editorial: Creating community with college-age adults
SEARCY, ARK. — “Keep your faith close as you start this new chapter.” That’s the advice a lot of us got from our home congregations…
Across the Nation: Baptizing moms in Massachusetts, tackling sexual sin in Mississippi 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…
Nashville church celebrates legacy of generosity
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Their historic building awaiting sale just a block away, former members of the Central Church of Christ gathered with guests including singer…
A ‘crown jewel’ for 50 cents
OKLAHOMA CITY — In the early 1960s, Ron Bever paid 50 cents — roughly $5.34 in today’s dollars — for an old religious book at an estate sale.…
In secular France, Christians work to bring new life to old monastery
MARSEILLE, FRANCE — At the northern edge of this seaside port city — first settled by Greek sailors 2,600 years ago — stands the abandoned Betheline monastery.…
Bonjour! How an Algerian immigrant couple found their calling in France
MARSEILLE, FRANCE — A stained-glass chapel — a symbol of institutional religion — anchors one end of the Betheline. At the other end, friends and…
