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Forgiving a racist chant

Forgiving a racist chant (reporting from Oklahoma City): Amid national outrage over a video referencing the N-word and lynchings, a Christian senator seeks to bring healing.  OKLAHOMA CITY — State Sen. Anastasia Pittman chose forgiveness over bitterness. Pittman — the only African-American female among Oklahoma’s 149 legislators — made national headlines when she stood beside an expelled University of Oklahoma fraternity member at a March 25 … Continue reading Forgiving a racist chant

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Christian Chronicle

A heart for Hawaii

A heart for Hawaii (reporting from Honolulu): Pearl Harbor church has served military families for 59 years, but future at risk. HONOLULU — “Aloha!” Mark Young stretches out each syllable of the traditional Hawaiian greeting as 150-plus church members and visitors fill the blue-gray wooden pews in a simple, A-frame auditorium. “Welcome to the Pearl Harbor Church of Christ, where we keep a little bit … Continue reading A heart for Hawaii

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Christian Chronicle

Lester Holt a humble newsman with a serious faith

Lester Holt a humble newsman with a serious faith: NBC anchor finds journalism ‘faith-affirming.’ A few years ago, a group of communications students from Harding University in Searcy, Ark., visited NBC’s “Today” show studios in New York. A familiar face greeted them. “Lester Holt was so kind to take a few minutes and visit with each of our students about their goals and plans,” said … Continue reading Lester Holt a humble newsman with a serious faith

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Christian Chronicle

A search for preachers — reality TV style

A search for preachers — reality TV style (reporting from Malibu, Calif.): A video quest puts a modern twist on efforts to inspire a new generation of ministers.  MALIBU, Calif. — “American Idol” for ministers? “Survivor” with an emphasis on the Holy Spirit? Welcome to the “Next Gen Preacher Search,” developed by Pepperdine University’s Youth Leadership Initiative. The national contest invited students interested in preaching and … Continue reading A search for preachers — reality TV style

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Anchor for his soul: NBC’s Lester Holt described as ‘a humble and loving Christian’

Anchor for his soul: @LesterHoltNBC called humble, loving Christian: http://t.co/oQSWU2x4C7 #religion #journalism pic.twitter.com/ilLl54cAIe — GetReligion (@GetReligion) February 17, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading Anchor for his soul: NBC’s Lester Holt described as ‘a humble and loving Christian’

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Christian Chronicle

Preacher, lay your debt burden down

Preacher, lay your debt burden down (reporting from Florence, Ala.): Heritage Christian University sets a goal of graduating every student with no loans to repay. First in a series FLORENCE, Ala. — Lucas Suddreth thought he’d rely on federal student loans to pay for his ministry education. Instead, Heritage Christian University gave him a full-tuition scholarship and helped arrange a part-time youth ministry position. “I’m extremely … Continue reading Preacher, lay your debt burden down

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