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
God and journalism: American reportedly beheaded by ISIS wrote about his faith
God and journalism: American reportedly beheaded by ISIS wrote about his faith GETRELIGION.ORG — What absolutely crushing news. Amid all the brutal headlines involving the Islamic State militant group in Iraq and Syria (important background here) came a YouTube video Tuesday purportedly showing the beheading of American journalist James Foley. Lord, have mercy. MT @mpoppel: BREAKING: Islamic State, in video “A Message to America,” beheads American journalist James … Continue reading God and journalism: American reportedly beheaded by ISIS wrote about his faith
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.?’
August 2014: GetReligion
Low-budget Bible Belt films meet the bright lights of Hollywood. Published Aug. 5. These Christians have found a way around Obamacare, but is it a good deal? Published Aug. 6. Gay Games and the Godbeat: a religion writer explores the treatment of gays. Published Aug. 8. Pro-abortion bias in news story on Catholic universities? Well, duh. Published Aug. 12. Believe it or not, atheist churches … Continue reading August 2014: GetReligion
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
Laying your church’s debt burden down
Laying your church’s debt burden down: The benefits — and drawbacks — of debt-reduction campaigns. On a Sunday morning, two days before the September 11 terrorist attacks, Edmond Church of Christ—my home congregation in a growing, affluent suburb north of Oklahoma City—made a long-awaited pilgrimage. A thousand fellow Christians and I marched from our old building, hidden behind trees in a quiet residential neighborhood, to … Continue reading Laying your church’s debt burden down
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
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
July 2014: GetReligion
New York Times revisits abortion buffer zone ruling. Published July 1. ESPN features pastor who loves umpires, hates baseball. Published July 2. Big news report card: Hobby Lobby and contraceptives. Published July 3. Al Jazeera America: a solid piece of religion journalism? Published July 7. Babies and holy ghosts in Texas surrogate pregnancies story. Published July 8. Surprise! Same-sex couples produce happier kids, media say. … Continue reading July 2014: GetReligion
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 