Archive for the ‘Christian Chronicle print’ Category

Ministry in Mormon country (reporting from Salt Lake City). Page 1 lead. A conversation with Latayne C. Scott: Christian author and speaker gives an insider’s view of Mormonism. Dialogue. Play ball: Travels bring ballpark fun, fellowship (reporting from Seattle). Inside Story. Lighting a fire under pew warmers. Editorial.

The future of the church: Camp mixes fun, training on how to preach (reporting from Denver). Page 1. Big storms, bigger hearts: In the aftermath of killer tornadoes across the nation, Christians reach out to help (reporting from Webb City, Mo.). Second Front. Missouri church mourns losses, counts blessings (reporting from Joplin, Mo.). Inside Story.

Future looking brighter for Rochester College in Michigan (reporting from Rochester Hills, Mich.). Page 1. Why it takes a church family to raise a child. Inside Story. Preacher’s wife survives deadly Joplin tornado. Second Front. Faithful duo: ‘Boys of Summer’ enjoy playing together (reporting from Arlington, Texas). People. Congregations pay tribute to the Class of [...]

‘Dear Lord,’ please help us: In tornado-ravaged South, stories of hope emerge as churches, ministries launch disaster relief efforts (with Jeremy D. Smith, reporting from Tuscaloosa, Ala.). Page 1 lead. Walk in the cemetery provides odd comfort (column from Cedar Grove, Tenn.). Inside Story. Universities face pressure over gay, lesbian students. Second Front. LTC, L2L and [...]

Bible Bowls: Textual preparation or trivial pursuit? (reporting from Walled Lake, Mich.). Page 1. Passion for the Word: Steve Hawley loves teaching at a diverse Christian school in Texas, but it’s the subject matter — the Bible — that really excites him (reporting from Houston). Second Front. Thou shalt not eat fatty foods? Study tackles [...]

Saving Sin City: West Coast meeting draws preachers, leaders to Las Vegas (reporting from Las Vegas). Page 1 lead. When the saints come marching in — to Sin City (reporting from Las Vegas). Inside Story. Thou shalt read … NIV?: At the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible, most members of Churches of Christ [...]

‘He was a hero to his church family’: Member killed, wife wounded when gunman opens fire on Arizona congresswoman (reporting from Tucson, Ariz.). Page 1 lead. Tears, prayers follow Arizona mass shooting (reporting from Tucson, Ariz.). Inside Story. One boy’s Bible reading inspires church. Second Front. Building a lasting faith in teens: National Conference on [...]

‘This is what the Lord made me for,’ says national motocross champion Trey Canard (reporting from Shawnee, Okla.). Currents. Trends in Christian education: Rising enrollments fueled by graduates (reporting from Searcy, Ark.). Page 1. In secularized Canada, Christianity’s challenges — and glimmers of hope. Inside Story. Christmas song a YouTube sensation. National.

A year ago, I posted my Top 10 stories of the last decade. Here we go again with my Top 10 bylines of 2010: 10. Ohio church’s message: Families matter to God. CINCINNATI - Look around you Sunday morning. Is there a mom drowning in a sea of credit-card debt? A dad who can’t seem to quit [...]

  Ohio church’s message: Families matter to God (reporting from Cincinnati). Page 1. True disciples don’t bully God’s children. Inside Story. Haiti earthquake, Atlanta blessings top 2010 news. Second Front. Surprise! Minister, wife meet Oprah, receive unexpected gifts. National. 2010: The year in quotes. Currents. Taking steps to protect children. Editorial.