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Embracing family, friends and faith on Opening Day

Embracing family, friends and faith on Opening Day (column from Arlington, Texas): Why I love root, root, rooting for the home team. ARLINGTON, Texas — My three favorite holidays: Thanksgiving. Christmas. Opening Day. I was blessed to join my 16-year-old son, Keaton, and 49,029 fellow baseball fans at my beloved Texas Rangers’ season opener against the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday afternoon. I originally planned to watch the game … Continue reading Embracing family, friends and faith on Opening Day

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From bat boy to major-league executive

From bat boy to major-league executive (reporting from Arlington, Texas): San Diego Padres’ vice president and assistant general manager Chad MacDonald devoted to his faith. ARLINGTON, Texas — On his frequent trips to the San Diego Padres’ international baseball academy in the Dominican Republic, Chad MacDonald usually takes along an extra suitcase. It’s not because MacDonald, the Padres’ vice president and assistant general manager of player personnel, has … Continue reading From bat boy to major-league executive

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Inside the ‘Duck Dynasty’ church

For home congregation, Robertson family’s celebrity a blessing and a challenge. First Place, Feature Article, Associated Church Press Honorable mention (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle WEST MONROE, La. — Gasps of excitement wash over a crowded classroom at the White’s Ferry Road Church of Christ as Phil Robertson arrives for Sunday … Continue reading Inside the ‘Duck Dynasty’ church

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Faith on his arm: A tattoo artist finds salvation

Faith on his arm (reporting from Sewell, N.J.): A tattoo artist finds salvation. SEWELL, N.J. — Tattoos cover most of Harry J. Ake’s body — from his wife Linda’s name on his neck all the way down to his ankles. “I have things on me that are not real holy, and then I have other things that are nicer,” said Ake, owner of Headlight Tattoo and … Continue reading Faith on his arm: A tattoo artist finds salvation

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In the Big Easy, despair meets hope

In the Big Easy, despair meets hope (reporting from New Orleans): In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, church planters see God at work in a ‘dark and difficult part of New Orleans.’ NEW ORLEANS — Charles and Angela Marsalis survived the flood that followed Hurricane Katrina by escaping to the balcony of their home congregation, the Carrollton Avenue Church of Christ. Later, the couple returned to Hollygrove … Continue reading In the Big Easy, despair meets hope

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iGods and other devices: Teens connected and distracted

iGods and other devices: Teens connected and distracted (reporting from Daytona Beach, Fla.): Demands of youth ministry in a digital age explored at national conference in Florida. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — If zombies attack, Vic Pruett will be ready. The Florida minister jokes that he has a smartphone application that will help him fight back. “I do love my smartphone,” said Pruett, who preaches for the Holly Hill … Continue reading iGods and other devices: Teens connected and distracted

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Live on the Internet: Sunday worship

Live on the Internet: Sunday worship — Online assemblies reach computer, smartphone users in isolated areas. Page 1. No longer must Christians working in the Alaska North Slope oil fields miss Sunday services at the Anchorage Church of Christ, even though it’s hundreds of miles away. In central Pennsylvania, residents of the Golden Living retirement center don’t need to leave the premises — or their wheelchairs … Continue reading Live on the Internet: Sunday worship

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Mandela legacy in South Africa: All races worship freely

Mandela legacy in South Africa: All races worship freely — Anti-apartheid champion’s quest for equality and justice draws praise from leaders of Churches of Christ. Page 1 lead. Second Place, News Story, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle Bullets came flying at Alan Martin as he stepped off a Cape Town, South Africa, bus after a Wednesday night Bible study. … Continue reading Mandela legacy in South Africa: All races worship freely

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2013 in review: My Top 10 bylines of the year

  By Bobby Ross Jr. My Top 10 bylines of 2013: 10. Oh, Brothers!: For Rockies pitcher with 0.28 ERA, there’s a higher calling. LOS ANGELES — Rex Brothers portrays himself as “just a normal dude.” Except that he’s standing in the visitors’ clubhouse at Dodger Stadium as he makes this claim — a few hours before pitching yet another scoreless inning for the Colorado … Continue reading 2013 in review: My Top 10 bylines of the year

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