‘Fixer Upper’ stars Chip and Joanna Gaines to host church for the homeless
By Bobby Ross Jr. | For Religion News Service WACO, Texas — Tractor-trailer rigs roared overhead. Cigarette smoke wafted inContinue Reading
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18 wheels and a heart to serve
After Hurricane Michael, a retired Christian steers a big rig full of food and emergency supplies to hard-hit Florida. ByContinue Reading
Once-segregated Christian university targets racism with launch of new research center
Founding director urges churches to speak out against ‘situations that carry the foul scent of racial injustice.’ By Bobby RossContinue Reading
In Dallas, Houston and elsewhere, Christians ask God to bring #Justice4Botham
Members of Churches of Christ celebrate the life of Botham Jean, who was shot to death 23 days before hisContinue Reading
National meeting signals ‘coming of age’ for Hispanic Catholics in U.S.
By Bobby Ross Jr. | For Religion News Service GRAPEVINE, Texas — Latinos are not a challenge or a problemContinue Reading
The crucial role of the ‘faith-based FEMA’ after Florence
Working alongside government agencies, Christian volunteers aid hurricane victims based on what each denomination does best. By Bobby Ross Jr.Continue Reading
After Botham Jean’s shooting death, his church intent on seeking justice
‘Why did it happen to somebody like him?’ grieving fellow Christians demand to know. By Bobby Ross Jr. | TheContinue Reading
