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Sierra Shields’ loved ones keep praying, sharing her story

  Sierra Shields’ loved ones keep praying, sharing her story (reporting from Rochester Hills, Mich.): Disappearance of 2009 Rochester College graduate remains a mystery. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — “Our sweet Sierra, come home.” That’s the message on the whiteboard outside Chris Shields II’s office at Rochester College on a recent weekday morning. The 34-year-old father of three … Continue reading Sierra Shields’ loved ones keep praying, sharing her story

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Preach it, Teech: Minister mixes God, hip-hop

Preach it, Teech (reporting from Santa Ana, Calif.): For California minister, rap music is a way to reach a new generation. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle SANTA ANA, Calif. — As Jason “Teech” Darden grabs a microphone, loud music pulsates. The audience — a group of urban students invited to a Saturday mentoring event — cheers as Darden begins to rap. “Turn it … Continue reading Preach it, Teech: Minister mixes God, hip-hop

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God in the rubble: Houses, lives lost in Texas twisters

‘This world is not our home,’ says family that lost house in Texas twister. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ROWLETT, Texas — Rain poured on Mike Patterson. The Texas church member stood by the cozy fireplace where he used to glance out the window and enjoy God’s creation. Now, crumbled bricks, broken glass and sticky yellow insulation surrounded him as he stared … Continue reading God in the rubble: Houses, lives lost in Texas twisters

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Ten stories that inspired me — and hopefully you — during 2015

Ten stories that inspired me — and hopefully you — during 2015: These Christians and congregations demonstrated faith, hope and love. I am blessed. As chief correspondent for The Christian Chronicle, I am privileged to tell the stories of Christians living out their faith — often under difficult circumstances. Over the last decade, my travels with the Chronicle have taken me to 48 states (I’ll make … Continue reading Ten stories that inspired me — and hopefully you — during 2015

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From daughter to caretaker

Role reversal draws one woman closer to her parents — and to God.  First Place, Feature Article, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle SYLACAUGA, Ala. — The little girl tugged at her father’s leg. “Don’t go, Daddy,” she begged. “Don’t go.” Jack Zorn — known to generations in Churches of Christ as “The Man in the Red Jacket” who founded … Continue reading From daughter to caretaker

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San Bernardino massacre puts focus on Muslims

Jihadist theology vs. mainstream Islam debated.  Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Anger. That was minister and elder Royce Bell’s first reaction when a friend called to tell him her son, Robert Adams, had died in the terrorist attack on county employees enjoying a holiday celebration. In all, … Continue reading San Bernardino massacre puts focus on Muslims

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Why a Georgia church elder is making news at U.S. Supreme Court

Why a Georgia church elder is making news at U.S. Supreme Court (reporting from Rome, Ga.): In a death-row murder case, all the potential black jurors — including Eddie Hood — were excluded.  ROME, Ga. — Eddie Hood chuckles when discussing his newfound celebrity status. Hood, 75, serves as an elder for the 125-member Callahan Street Church of Christ in this northwest Georgia city of … Continue reading Why a Georgia church elder is making news at U.S. Supreme Court

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‘He’s with me, and he’s fighting’

‘He’s with me, and he’s fighting’ (reporting from Atlanta): Brain-injury victim’s wife and parents pray for healing, while trusting in God’s will.  ATLANTA — Raindrops tap the roof of Hayley Waldron’s temporary home in an Atlanta suburb. It is Day 87, she realizes as she opens her eyes. Nearly three months have passed since tragedy interrupted the 22-year-old’s life and that of her 23-year-old husband, … Continue reading ‘He’s with me, and he’s fighting’

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Beside Stillwater: Campus ministry helps Oklahoma State heal

Beside Stillwater (reporting from Stillwater, Okla.): Campus ministry helps Oklahoma State heal. STILLWATER, Okla. — Campus minister Matt Mills heard the sirens, but he had no idea of the extent of the tragedy. On football Saturdays in this college town, the Church of Christ University Center at Oklahoma State University organizes a pregame tailgate party. Students involved with the “UC at OK State” enjoy burgers … Continue reading Beside Stillwater: Campus ministry helps Oklahoma State heal

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