‘Dear Lord,’ please help us: In tornado-ravaged South, stories of hope emerge as churches, ministries launch disaster relief efforts (with Jeremy D. Smith, reporting from Tuscaloosa, Ala.). Page 1 lead. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Moments before a tornado wiped out the Central Church of Christ building, six students huddled in a small cinderblock closet at the church. Carl Naylor started to pray, but he managed just two words … Continue reading In tornado-ravaged South, stories of hope emerge

The Spiritual Toll — Katrina: Five Years Later: Beyond physical losses, hurricane’s path of debris left some New Orleans-area churches facing unexpected challenges (reporting from Mandeville, La.). Page 1 lead. MANDEVILLE, La. – In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the Tammany Oaks Church of Christ organized a mammoth relief effort that encouraged Christians across the nation. Yet the long-term ramifications of the nation’s costliest natural disaster … Continue reading The Spiritual Toll — Katrina: Five Years Later

Little children, big opportunity in New Orleans (reporting from New Orleans). Page 1 photo. Sermon titles you won’t soon forget. Inside Story. They survived storm, and now they know why (reporting from New Orleans). Page 8. Woman named Daphne puts her love into action (reporting from Bayou la Batre, Ala.). Page 9. PROGRESS IN THE BIG EASY: REBUILDING THE CHURCH: Churches reopen, look to future … Continue reading Little children, big opportunity in New Orleans

Faith amid the storm: The anniversary of Katrina (reporting from Pearlington, Miss.). Page 1. Surviving the storm (reporting from New Orleans). Currents. In their own words after Katrina. Inside Story. Faces of Katrina. Currents. A time for faith, strength, courage. Editorial. Continue reading Faith amid the storm: The anniversary of Katrina

‘Tidal wave of God’s people’ needed to help New Orleans churches rebuild (reporting from New Orleans). Page 1. In ‘Big Easy,’ life after Katrina anything but (reporting from New Orleans). Inside Story. In their own words: Volunteers reflect on Katrina. Currents. A conversation with Kevin Bethea (reporting from Baltimore). Dialogue. Continue reading ‘Tidal wave of God’s people’ needed to help New Orleans churches rebuild

No lights, but plenty of blessings as Texas church deals with Rita (reporting from Jasper, Texas). National. Fatigue, funding concerns strain disaster agencies. Page 1. Outward focus fueling growth at universities. Page 1. A conversation with Charlie Middlebrook. Dialogue. From cable TV to coffee shops, ‘amenities arms race’ is waged. Partners. Continue reading No lights, but plenty of blessings as Texas church deals with Rita

Faithful offer hope, help after Katrina (reporting from Mandeville, La.). Page 1. Dallas church, like others, opens hearts, wallets to victims (reporting from Dallas). National. Faith amid the fury (reporting from Baton Rouge, La.). National. Once again, Yelton in the eye of the storm (reporting from Gulfport, Miss.). Profile. After 25 years, Mack Lyon keeps SEARCHING for the Lord’s Way (reporting from Edmond, Okla.). Currents. Continue reading Faithful offer hope, help after Katrina