Christian Chronicle

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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Religion Unplugged

January 2016: GetReligion

Links to columns by Bobby Ross Jr. Anti-Muslim backlash strikes again: Media can’t help falling in love with circumstantial evidence. Published Jan. 4. Man walks into church with assault rifle and ammo: He finds Jesus, but something’s missing. Published Jan. 5. An accused priest, a long-suffering victim: The hero in this sad tale is … a journalist. Published Jan. 6. God in the rubble: Looking for … Continue reading January 2016: GetReligion

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Christian Chronicle

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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Christian Chronicle

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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Christian Chronicle

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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Religion Unplugged

December 2015: GetReligion

A homeless man, Tony Romo and ‘a flashing neon sign from God.’ Published Dec. 1. Concerning the Planned Parenthood shooting suspect: Did the Devil make him do it? Published Dec. 2. ‘Muslim Killers,’ declares New York Post as followers of Islam again voice ‘backlash’ fears. Published Dec. 4. Social drinking, Wednesday night youth sports and Southern churches’ waning influence. Published Dec. 7. When Donald Trump … Continue reading December 2015: GetReligion

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Christian Chronicle

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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