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Church of Christ minister, wife create ‘Blue, Red and Gold’ Bible
Kimberly Mauck From The Christian Chronicle Jane Johnson was reading her Bible one evening when she came to God’s blessing after Jesus’ baptism: “This is my Son, in whom I am well-pleased.” She stopped. “Why aren’t the words of God printed in … Continue reading
‘Goofiness with a point’ at Challenge Youth Conference
Ted Parks From The Christian Chronicle GATLINBURG, TENN. - What’s the longest name in the Bible? From where was the biblical guy who had 12 fingers and toes? Who ate a book that tasted as sweet as honey? Mahershalalhashbaz, Gath and … Continue reading
Success Before Sex: Young Christian writes book geared to teens
From The Christian Chronicle SEWELL, N.J. - In high school, Sharnice Jones won a statewide contest with an essay she wrote encouraging teenage girls to delay sexual relationships and focus on their futures. Fellow members of Jones’ home congregation — the Pitman … Continue reading
Church of Christ among ‘unsung heroes’ after Hurricane Sandy, columnist says
Erik Tryggestad From The Christian Chronicle Mark Di Ionno, columnist for the Newark Star-Ledger in New Jersey, praises the “unsung heroes” — churches and church-supported relief agencies — that are helping the people of the Northeast recover after Hurricane Sandy. … Continue reading
Musician and Minister Brings Gospel to Streets
Miranda Wilcox Youth minister Sheldon Williams takes ministry to the urban culture through unusual methods—rap music and speaking. “I’ve done shows in clubs where people are drinking and I’m not,” Williams said. “And I’ll do music about Jesus. And maybe … Continue reading
“Duck Dynasty” Stars Headline Lipscomb Event
From “The Christian Chronicle” Manly beards and camouflage will dominate at Lipscomb University’s 5th annual Don Meyer Evening of Excellence. On April 27, 2013, A&E’s “Duck Dynasty” stars Phil, Kay and Si will headline the night’s event and share the … Continue reading
Helping in Disaster
From Oklahoma Christian’s “The Talon” Juliana Vadnais Keep your chin up, buttercup. It seems as if the U.S. has gone through disaster after disaster in the last few years. What defines a community is how they come back from a … Continue reading
GSN Renews “The American Bible Challenge” for a Second Season
GSN has ordered a second season of its highest-rated original series of all time, “The American Bible Challenge,” one-hour game show hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy in which contestants compete based on their knowledge of the Bible. The network has ordered … Continue reading
When tweeting gets out of hand – Christians and social media
Miranda Wilcox Just five years ago, it was doubtful a simple tweet sent out onto the Internet could get a person fired. Today, however, Twitter and Facebook are powerful networking tools and companies and individuals need to make sure they … Continue reading
Review: Bible show may not “challenge” but does entertain
Kimberly Mauck From the Christian Chronicle With the Olympics over, my family had almost abandoned the TV. But GSN’s “The American Bible Challenge” drew us back for some good, clean entertainment. Formerly known as the Game Show Network, GSN launched … Continue reading
Scholarship endowed by Meyer family at Lipscomb University
From The Christian Chronicle Legendary former Lipscomb University basketball coach Don Meyer and his wife, Carmen, have established an endowed scholarship fund at Lipscomb. The Don and Carmen Meyer Endowed Scholarship will provide scholarships each year for a very special group of … Continue reading
New study reveals obesity is on the rise
Miranda Wilcox America likes to eat. This fact has been proven multiple times by massive fast-food industries and the American obsession with eating out. Now a report released this Tuesday by the Trust for America’s Health and the Robert Wood … Continue reading
Abilene Christian University gains new VP
From “The Christian Chronicle” ABILENE, Texas — Allison Garrett, who was a finalist for the Oklahoma Christian University presidency earlier this year, has been named executive vice president of Abilene Christian. Garrett, Oklahoma Christian’s senior vice president for academic affairs, … Continue reading
The most stressful job in America
Labor day is an opportunity for many to relax before pursuing the American dream, especially for those with the most stressful job in America. This weekend the Huffington Post released the top 10 most stressful jobs in the country. Many … Continue reading
The most decorated Olympian ever retires on top
Miranda Wilcox Michael Phelps has said Saturday’s race during the London 2012 Olympics was his last as a professional swimmer. There is speculation as to whether or not this statement will remain valid by the 2016 Olympics in Rio. After … Continue reading