Category: Christian Chronicle

Christian Chronicle

Cristo can move mountains, Spanish-speaking church believes

Part of The Christian Chronicle’s “One Nación Under God” special project. Cristo can move mountains, Spanish-speaking church believes (reporting from Elgin, Ill.): In a Chicago suburb, a Latino congregation experiences growth and contemplates a multicultural future. First Place (with Erik Tryggestad and staff), Theme Issue, Section or Series, Associated Church Press ELGIN, Ill. — Tears of joy flowed as the Elgin Church of Christ, a Spanish-speaking congregation northwest of Chicago, stood and … Continue reading Cristo can move mountains, Spanish-speaking church believes

Unknown's avatarBobby Ross Jr.
Christian Chronicle, Religion Unplugged

Ebola patient Dr. Kent Brantly released from hospital

Ebola patient Dr. Kent Brantly released from hospital: ‘Today is a miraculous day. I’m thrilled to be alive, to be well and to be reunited with my family,’ the medical missionary says.  Just a few weeks ago, the prognosis for Dr. Kent Brantly — a Church of Christ member who contracted the often-deady Ebola virus while serving in Liberia — was described as “grave.” But today, … Continue reading Ebola patient Dr. Kent Brantly released from hospital

Unknown's avatarBobby Ross Jr.
Christian Chronicle, Religion Unplugged

Amen to this question: ‘What the hell is happening in Ferguson, Mo.?’

Amen to this question: ‘What the hell is happening in Ferguson, Mo.?’ GETRELIGION.ORG — In Ferguson, Mo. — dubbed “Baghdad, USA” by The Huffington Post and labeled a “A CITY ON EDGE” in a banner headline by today’s St. Louis Post-Dispatch — Wednesday’s arrests of two prominent journalists for the apparent crime of doing their jobs caused a Twitterstorm. The social media outrage produced some, um, religious overtones. Jesus, this … Continue reading Amen to this question: ‘What the hell is happening in Ferguson, Mo.?’

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Christian Chronicle

Rocky Mountain Reunion touts unity — in English and Spanish

Part of The Christian Chronicle’s “One Nación Under God” special project. Rocky Mountain Reunion touts unity — in English and Spanish (reporting from Westminster, Colo.): A bilingual worship assembly brings together Christians in northern Colorado, regardless of language.  WESTMINSTER, Colo. — “Amen! Amen! Amen!” said a chorus of voices that echoed through the Northwest Church of Christ auditorium as visiting minister Steven Curo preached from 1 Corinthians 1:18. Seconds … Continue reading Rocky Mountain Reunion touts unity — in English and Spanish

Unknown's avatarBobby Ross Jr.
Christian Chronicle

Don’t just sit in those pews

Don’t just sit in those pews (reporting from Arlington, Texas): In the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth, a once-shrinking congregation finds revival as it serves its community.  ARLINGTON, Texas — It’s a Tuesday after school, and basketballs are flying at the North Davis Church of Christ family life center. Welcome to “The Rec,” as the banner outside declares. Two afternoons per week, the 600-member church opens its … Continue reading Don’t just sit in those pews

Unknown's avatarBobby Ross Jr.
Christian Chronicle

Two people fell in love and shared a legacy of faith

Two people fell in love and shared a legacy of faith: Seeds of hard work, faith and commitment were planted long before Bob Ross and Judy Nanney married 50 years ago. There ain’t nothin’ not affected When two hearts get connected All that is, will be or ever was Every single choice we make Every breath we get to take Is all because two people fell … Continue reading Two people fell in love and shared a legacy of faith

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Christian Chronicle

Family mission trips on the rise

Family mission trips on the rise (reporting from Logan, Utah): An Oklahoma group’s 1,200-mile journey to Utah exemplifies a growing trend of Christian parents introducing children to mission work. LOGAN, Utah — Asked what excited her about going on a mission trip to Utah, 5-year-old Lainey Foster smiled. “I might go swimming today or every day that I’m here,” the blond-haired cutie replied. “So that’s really good.” … Continue reading Family mission trips on the rise

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Christian Chronicle

Christians battle human trafficking in the U.S.

Part of a special package tied to the abductions of 270 girls in Nigeria. Christians battle human trafficking in the U.S. (reporting from Dallas): Across the nation, individuals and ministries associated with Churches of Christ bring hope and freedom to victims.  DALLAS — Think of Katie Pedigo as a modern-day abolitionist. A Church of Christ preacher’s daughter who grew up to become an attorney, Pedigo wages a daily battle … Continue reading Christians battle human trafficking in the U.S.

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Christian Chronicle

From modern-day slave to slave for Christ

Part of a special package tied to the abductions of 270 girls in Nigeria. From modern-day slave to slave for Christ: Chong Kim escaped captivity and became a crusader against human trafficking.  Chong Kim had a secret. She was pregnant, but that wasn’t her secret. Everybody knew about the baby. Her unborn daughter was what brought her to a Christian maternity home in West Texas. She had worked … Continue reading From modern-day slave to slave for Christ

Unknown's avatarBobby Ross Jr.