In the name of Jesus, the world could use a whole lot more kindness. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle A random act of kindness made my day. My 4-year-old granddaughter squirmed in her car seat as we pulled into the Chick-fil-A drive-thru. Just after 6 a.m., Norah was wide awake and excited after a sleepover at her Papa and Nana’s house. I rolled down my … Continue reading Random acts of kindness

Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” meets readers at the intersection of faith and news. Click to join nearly 10,000 subscribers who get this column delivered straight to their inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged OKLAHOMA CITY — Like so many of my journalism colleagues, I crossed paths with the Rev. Jesse Jackson. My main reporting on the civil rights icon — … Continue reading 📣 Remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson: His life in quotes 🔌

Churches must revive passion for winning souls, Arkansas conference declares. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The vision for ReMission started small. Eager to lead souls to Jesus and refocus Christians’ hearts and minds on that mission, a group of preacher friends decided to gather. “It was just going to be a few guys together, and then more people heard about it: ‘Well, … Continue reading ‘We lost our mission’

Drive to Arkansas conference affords time for snacks, trivia and dialogue on Christian unity. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Jeremie Beller is my designated driver. No, I don’t drink. But when we travel to events such as the recent ReMission conference, my friend always volunteers to take his truck. It’s a nice, sturdy pickup — a white 2017 Chevrolet Silverado with 175,000 miles on it. Still, … Continue reading The road to ReMission