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No fuel? No food? Amid crisis in Cuba, there’s no shortage of faith

Christians travel by boat, bus, train — and even a cargo truck — to attend a national discipleship gathering. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle MATANZAS, Cuba — René Sánchez Blanco sailed eight hours on a ferry from the Isle of Youth to Cuba’s mainland and then spent five hours on buses. Mario and Yani Suárez waited three days in line at a bus station … Continue reading No fuel? No food? Amid crisis in Cuba, there’s no shortage of faith

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‘Cuban people love the American people’

Minister urges U.S. church members to keep making mission trips to the Caribbean island. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle MATANZAS, Cuba — This might seem like a bad time for Americans to visit Cuba. Tony Fernandez thinks it’s the perfect time. The longtime minister for the Versalles Church of Christ — a growing congregation in this provincial capital in west-central Cuba — welcomed a U.S. mission team … Continue reading ‘Cuban people love the American people’

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Random acts of kindness

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

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📣 Remembering the Rev. Jesse Jackson: His life in quotes 🔌

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 🔌

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‘We lost our mission’

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’

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The road to ReMission

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

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Minnesota churches pray for peace after fatal ICE shootings

Deaths in immigration crackdown exacerbate tensions and spark widespread debate. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle Patrick Doherty’s wife, Corinne, texted him with the news Friday: Agents with ICE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement — had converged on the family’s suburban Minnesota neighborhood. Doherty preaches for the Woodbury Church of Christ in a growing community east of St. Paul. “The street we live on is … Continue reading Minnesota churches pray for peace after fatal ICE shootings

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The power of Marshall Keeble’s brown paper lunch sack

A new exhibit honors the renowned evangelist, who ‘touched tens of thousands of lives.’ By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For Marshall Keeble, traveling all over the South — and beyond — to preach during the Jim Crow era of racial segregation brought challenges. For one, the renowned evangelist needed to make sure he had food and water to sustain him at a time of Whites-only public … Continue reading The power of Marshall Keeble’s brown paper lunch sack

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2025 year in review: Bobby Ross Jr.’s most memorable stories and columns

By Bobby Ross Jr. OKLAHOMA CITY — In 2025, I celebrated my 35th anniversary in full-time journalism. The best part: I still love what I do. I serve as editor-in-chief of The Christian Chronicle and write the Weekend Plug-in column for Religion Unplugged. Besides my regular work, I freelanced in 2025 for The Associated Press and the Washington Post. This fall I flew 5,000 miles to … Continue reading 2025 year in review: Bobby Ross Jr.’s most memorable stories and columns

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