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Religion Unplugged

Why my old school district removed 41 books, including the Bible, from its libraries

By Bobby Ross Jr. | Religion Unplugged Editor’s note: Every Friday, “Weekend Plug-in” features analysis, fact checking and top headlines from the world of faith. Subscribe now to get this newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Got feedback or ideas? Email Bobby Ross Jr. at therossnews@gmail.com. KELLER, Texas — I don’t remember the Keller Independent School District making national headlines when I was a student here in the 1980s. Even back then, this … Continue reading Why my old school district removed 41 books, including the Bible, from its libraries

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Christian Chronicle

Music and memories: Life lessons on a family road trip

A nostalgic journey to Branson, Mo., the popular vacation destination in Ozark Mountains. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle BRANSON, Mo. — I blink, and I’m a child again. It’s the late 1970s, and I’m bickering with my younger brother and sister over my birthright: a larger allotment of space in the back of our family’s station wagon.  We’re driving down the interstate, headed to my grandparents’ … Continue reading Music and memories: Life lessons on a family road trip

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Christian Chronicle

When the editor gets COVID-19

Colleagues at The Christian Chronicle step up in time of need. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ELGIN, Ill. — COVID-19 stinks. That’s not exactly breaking news, right?   For 2½ years, I somehow avoided the coronavirus. But during a recent reporting trip to Chicago, I tested positive for the first time. So instead of doing the work I love, I isolated myself in my hotel room. Apparently, … Continue reading When the editor gets COVID-19

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Christian Chronicle, The Ross News

A letter to my newborn granddaughter

By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle Dear Norah Esther Ross, Welcome to the world, my precious granddaughter. What an amazing, beautiful gift from God you are. Your Papa — that’s my name, Papa — loves you so much. Please forgive me for crying when I first met you. I couldn’t help it. Your Nana loves you like crazy, too. She has an entire sewing room filled … Continue reading A letter to my newborn granddaughter

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Christian Chronicle, The Ross News

As daughter graduates, just one request

After a year away because of the pandemic, history major returns to campus. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle MALIBU, Calif. — My 21-year-old daughter, Kendall, and I are driving through a dark tunnel on a twisty canyon road when a perfect dad joke hits me. At just the right moment, as the sun beams up ahead, I try out my bit of humor. … Continue reading As daughter graduates, just one request

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