A Texas Rangers vacation: Six games in six days
By Bobby Ross Jr. ARLINGTON, Texas — I finally got my ring. My World Series ring, that is. A two-hour wait in the Texas sun was a small price to pay to receive a replica championship ring at the Rangers’ game Tuesday night. The ring promotion was one of the highlights of my Texas Rangers vacation, which featured six games in six days — and … Continue reading A Texas Rangers vacation: Six games in six days
🇺🇸 We have to ask: Where does God Almighty stand on Biden vs. Trump? 🔌
Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” meets readers at the intersection of faith and news. Subscribe now to get this column delivered straight to your inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. at therossnews@gmail.com. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged America’s presidential candidates keep invoking God Almighty. President Joe Biden, 81, did so two weeks ago when — fresh off the worst debate performance in U.S. presidential history — he was … Continue reading 🇺🇸 We have to ask: Where does God Almighty stand on Biden vs. Trump? 🔌
Christians pray for Trump — and the divided nation — after assassination attempt
Church leaders seek peace and healing in an ‘eye for an eye world.’ By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle The morning after a gunman perched atop a roof narrowly missed killing former President Donald Trump, Christians across the U.S. came together Sunday — as always — to worship God and pray. About 270 miles southeast of the Pennsylvania farm show grounds where shots rang out at Trump’s … Continue reading Christians pray for Trump — and the divided nation — after assassination attempt
Bread and Bibles lead souls to Jesus
Twice a week, Texas church meets neighbors in its parking lot. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle FORT WORTH, TEXAS — “Free Bread.” “Free Bibles.” The simple messages catch the attention of motorists passing the Bridgewood Church of Christ — at a busy corner just off the East Loop 820 thoroughfare. “Is it really free?’” people ask. “It’s free,” church member Booker Williams assures them. “It’s like salvation. You’ve just got … Continue reading Bread and Bibles lead souls to Jesus
✏️ Teaching the gospel during public school hours? It’s totally constitutional 🔌
Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” meets readers at the intersection of faith and news. Subscribe now to get this column delivered straight to your inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. at therossnews@gmail.com. By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged GREENVILLE, S.C. — Jeffery L. Williams found Jesus through his public middle school. Now the pastor of Golden View Baptist Church in Fountain Inn, South Carolina, Williams grew up in … Continue reading ✏️ Teaching the gospel during public school hours? It’s totally constitutional 🔌
❤️ 60th anniversary tribute: 2 people fell in love and share a legacy of faith 🔌
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 PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Just three days after she turned 17, the bride wore a simple white gown that her mother made. She was so nervous that she gashed … Continue reading ❤️ 60th anniversary tribute: 2 people fell in love and share a legacy of faith 🔌
🤖 High-tech translator: AI helps missionaries share faith in more languages 🔌
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 Christian missionary Leslie Taylor preaches in English and Japanese each Sunday at a bilingual church in the Tokyo area. A military brat who spent time as a … Continue reading 🤖 High-tech translator: AI helps missionaries share faith in more languages 🔌
Meet the suddenly most quotable minister in Minnesota
Ethan Bilbrey’s name keeps showing up in stories. But why? By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle RICHFIELD, Minn. — Nebraska. Tennessee. Minnesota. I keep running into Ethan Bilbrey … and I keep quoting him in The Christian Chronicle. The funny thing is, I had never met him — or even heard of him — until three months ago. Scott Laird, a longtime Montana minister who serves … Continue reading Meet the suddenly most quotable minister in Minnesota
‘Divine power’ saves minister
Despite severe burns, Minnesota preacher is devoted to fulfilling God’s purpose for his life. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ROSEVILLE, Minn. — A grease fire that severely burned Richard Inyang on his stomach, arms, hands and upper thighs could have killed him. But it didn’t. As the Minnesota preacher sees it, the Lord still has a purpose for him. After his brush with death, the … Continue reading ‘Divine power’ saves minister
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