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Houston Texans head coach says God guides him and uses him ‘for the good of his kingdom.’ By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle HOUSTON — DeMeco Ryans required no introduction as he stepped to the pulpit on a recent Sunday night. Neither fellow members of the Fifth Ward Church of Christ nor fans of the Houston Texans — the NFL team that Ryans coaches — needed to be told … Continue reading ‘I stand on my faith’
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Our editor marks two decades of reporting real news that honors God. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ROANOKE, Texas — Somehow, 20 years have passed since I left The Associated Press for The Christian Chronicle. After accepting the job in 2005, I actually worked on my first Chronicle story while finishing my commitment with AP’s Dallas bureau. On a day off from the wire service, I went to interview an … Continue reading Reflecting on a 20-year journey
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 In the Big D this week — and I do mean Dallas — the Southern Baptist Convention pushed for a national divorce from same-sex marriage. That’s one … Continue reading 💒 5 takeaways from Dallas: SBC seeks same-sex marriage reversal and more 🔌
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For a Virginia church, the COVID-19 pandemic brought a change to communion. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ARLINGTON, Va. — It’s warm and personal. It’s close-knit like a real family. That’s how Ernestine Jones, 77, a longtime member of the Arlington Church of Christ, describes the Washington, D.C.-area congregation’s new approach to communion. “You actually get to see the person right in front of you,” said … Continue reading Pass the trays? This congregation prefers gathering around the table
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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 — The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t have a prayer in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Except that they did — the final score notwithstanding. Oklahoma City … Continue reading 🏀 OKC Thunder in a league of their own — when it comes to pregame prayer 🔌
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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 ARLINGTON, Texas — After a slow start to his first season with the Texas Rangers, Jake Burger is crushing the ball again. The secret to the 29-year-old … Continue reading ⚾️ ‘New pope, new me’: Devout Catholic baseball star finds his hitting groove 🔌
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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 DETROIT — Cecil Cooper. Bobby Murcer. Rod Carew. Frank Tanana. As a boy growing up in the 1970s, I scoured the stats on the backs of their baseball … Continue reading ⚾️ Reporting on baseball and faith: A religion writer combines two loves 🔌
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By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged DETROIT — The preacher made his pitch like a pro. Frank Tanana held a Bible in his left hand — the one he used to strike out 2,773 batters in a 21-season major league career — as he urged a pregame crowd of 3,074 fans to follow Jesus. “I beg of you, today is the day of salvation,” Tanana told the … Continue reading A pitch to follow Jesus: Baseball fans embrace players’ faith testimonials
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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 “Telling folks that Jesus is the answer can rub them wrong,” as Brad Paisley put it in a 2010 song. “But this is country music,” Paisley proclaimed, “and we do.” … Continue reading 🎸 Top 10 faith-infused country songs: The ACM’s all-time best honorees 🔌
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 