Painting for Jesus
Painting for Jesus (reporting from Wichita, Kan.): At work camps across the nation, teens put their faith into action. WICHITA, Kan. — Teens from Churches of Christ sure know how to paint the town. From West Virginia to Texas, dozens of annual summer work camps bring together young Christians to scrape and paint houses. Here in Kansas’ largest city, 200 teens and 60 adults participated in … Continue reading Painting for Jesus
#DUH — You think there might be a religion angle on that debate over the Confederate flag?
#DUH — You think there might be a religion angle on that debate over the Confederate flag?: http://t.co/8G2crNSLdO pic.twitter.com/rt9foxN4f1 — GetReligion (@GetReligion) June 25, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading #DUH — You think there might be a religion angle on that debate over the Confederate flag?
Lester Holt talks news, race and Brian Williams — but what about his faith?
In interviews, @LesterHoltNBC talks news, race and @BWilliams—but what about his faith?: http://t.co/ZiB3zmuFvV pic.twitter.com/Iu9rbwbp3s — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) June 24, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading Lester Holt talks news, race and Brian Williams — but what about his faith?
Tragedy in Charleston: Nine shot dead at historic black church
#CharlestonShooting: Basic facts crucial in reporting on tragedy at historic black church: http://t.co/RIDGbYLWpx pic.twitter.com/1Dk4GORkHl — GetReligion (@GetReligion) June 18, 2015 • • • #CharlestonShooting: 5 key angles on the massacre at a historic black church: http://t.co/xSG4gJmSDV#journalismpic.twitter.com/LDrt9SyYhV — GetReligion (@GetReligion) June 19, 2015 • • • Terrific advice on #CharlestonShooting coverage: ‘Switch off cable and go local’: http://t.co/omyiLLVAf6#journalismpic.twitter.com/nlspwTy5uN — GetReligion (@GetReligion) June 23, 2015 • • … Continue reading Tragedy in Charleston: Nine shot dead at historic black church
After a weekend in Kansas City, revisiting my low ranking for the Royals’ Kauffman Stadium
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“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.
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By Bobby Ross Jr.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — I was wrong.
Back in February, I ranked the 18 major-league ballparks I’ve visited:
I reveal my “starting nine” of favorite #MLB ballparks. No. 1 may surprise you. Or not: http://t.co/PJTfsfUJyv #J7700 pic.twitter.com/hjmsyA5m2r
— Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) February 19, 2015
The broken soul of Baltimore
After the rioting, church leaders seek to bring spiritual and social renewal to the city. First Place, Diversity Coverage, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists Second Place, News Story, Associated Church Press Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association BALTIMORE — Derrick Lindsey takes an Amtrak train to work in Washington, D.C. The federal employee — a member of the Central Church of Christ in Baltimore — … Continue reading The broken soul of Baltimore
12 top blogs among Churches of Christ
12 top blogs among Churches of Christ. My guest post for the new website char.is: http://t.co/s9dnjuaTpy pic.twitter.com/ihKD56QwUf — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) June 3, 2015 This guest blog post appears online at the website Char.is. Continue reading 12 top blogs among Churches of Christ
Prodigal son Josh Hamilton’s return to Texas Rangers: What role is faith playing?
Prodigal son Josh Hamilton's return to #Rangers: What role is faith playing?: http://t.co/lexBNiVBrT #mlb pic.twitter.com/WcOoDflOKM — GetReligion (@GetReligion) June 2, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading Prodigal son Josh Hamilton’s return to Texas Rangers: What role is faith playing?
Cats in purses and other funny pulpit moments
Cats in purses and other funny pulpit moments: Preachers across the nation recall humorous experiences. Decades ago, James O. Maxwell preached a sermon at the Lawrence and Marder Church of Christ in Dallas on trusting in God. One woman in the predominantly black congregation became quite emotional. “Oh, you better hush your mouth!” the sister proclaimed. “Hush your mouth! You better hush!” The message touched another … Continue reading Cats in purses and other funny pulpit moments
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 