State of the union: Deadlines and datelines (UPDATED)

This is a Nov. 16, 2008, updated version of the original post.

(from Bobby)

One of my goals as a journalist is to report from all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

In my three-plus years with The Christian Chronicle, I have had datelines (meaning I was THERE at the scene of the action) from 31 states and Washington, D.C.

Here is a state-by-state look at where I have reported from, including links to my favorite and/or most memorable story from each state.

Thanks for reading!

Alabama: Woman named Daphne puts her love into action (from Bayou La Batre, Ala.), published February 2008. Read the story here.

Alaska: I have never been to Alaska. I would love to go.

Arizona: Dry land, fertile soil: Arizona church experiences growth, growing pains (from Anthem, Ariz.), published October 2007. Read the story here.

Arkansas: Rural revival: Once-dying Arkansas congregation discovers new life (from Newport, Ark.), published April 2007. Read the story here.

California: Lift every voice and sing (from Malibu, Calif.), published July 2007. Read the story here.

Colorado: I have not reported from Colorado for the Chronicle, although I stayed in Cortez while doing a story on Navajo churches. Here's a link to one of my Oklahoman stories in Colorado.

Connecticut: Exodus Connecticut: Stamford church celebrates heritage while forging own path (from Stamford, Conn.), published June 2006. Read the story here.

Delaware: I have not been to Delaware yet.

District of Columbia: For congressman, faith provides a foundation (from Washington), published July 2007. Read the story here.

Florida: From the pulpit to the dugout (from Jupiter, Fla.), published March 2008. Read the story here.

Georgia: Addicts find hope, healing through recovery ministry (from Atlanta), published January 2008. Read the story here.

Hawaii: I am desperately trying to convince my boss of the need to do a story here.

Idaho: Tamie and I just returned home from Coeur d'Alene, where we spent time working on a future story on the Dalton Gardens church.

Illinois: A warm welcome in Windy City (from Chicago), published August 2006. Read the column here.

Indiana: Teens eager to show faith by serving (from Mitchell, Ind.), published August 2008. Read the story here.

Iowa: Have not reported from here -- yet.

Kansas: Churches minister to victims of divorce (from Overland Park, Kan.), published April 2008. Read the story here.

Kentucky: Ministers exchange Bibles at convention (from Louisville, Ky.), published August 2006. Read the story here.

Louisiana: Surviving the storm (from New Orleans), published September 2006. Read the story here.

Maine: New England's place of refuge, fellowship (from Raymond, Maine), published November 2008. Read the story here.

Maryland: Dialogue: A conversation with Kevin Bethea (from Baltimore), published January 2006. Read the interview here.

Massachusetts: I was blessed to visit with Kevin Wells at the Brookline church just a few miles from Fenway Park, but have not published a story yet.

Michigan: Race and the church: Getting beyond the handshake (from Southfield, Mich.), published October 2008. Read the story here.

Mississippi: Reporter shines light on state's dark past (from Jackson, Miss.), published August 2005. Read the story here.

Missouri: Courage under fire (from Clinton, Mo.), published September 2006. Read the story here.

Montana: Tamie and I visited with church members in Eureka, Mont., on our recent Northwest trip, and I am working on a story on this congregation made up of two families.

Nebraska: Haven't made it here.

Nevada: VIVA LAS VEGAS: Bright Angels work for Christ in Sin City (from Las Vegas), published August 2007. Read the story here.

New Hampshire: New England churches struggle to fill pulpits (from Manchester, N.H.), published December 2008. Read the story here.

New Jersey: N.J. church offers cheap gas, full-service ministry (from North Brunswick, N.J.), published August 2008. Read the story here.

New Mexico: Evangelizing the Navajo (from Waterflow, N.M.), published July 2006. Read the story here.

New York: Manhattan church reflects 'melting pot' nature of New York City (from New York), published July 2008. Read the story here.

North Carolina: Isn't that what it's all about? (from Wilkesboro, N.C.), published December 2006. Read the column here.

North Dakota: Still waiting for my first Dakota trip.

Ohio: Houseparents find satisfaction in anything-but-glamorous work (from Pleasant Point, Ohio), published December 2006. Read the story here.


Oklahoma: After 25 years, Mack Lyon keeps SEARCHING for the Lord's Way (from Edmond, Okla.), published September 2005. Read the story here.

Oregon: Haven't made it here yet.

Pennsylvania: Muslims, Hindus among students exposed to Jesus at Christian schools (from Pottstown, Pa.), published December 2007. Read the story here.

Rhode Island: I visited with Bruce Bates and his family Blackstone Valley church in Cumberland during my recent New England trip, but haven't published a story yet.

South Carolina: Haven't made it here either.

South Dakota: Still waiting for my first Dakota trip.

Tennessee: Minister's slaying, wife's arrest deal double tragedy (from Selmer, Tenn.), published May 2006. Read the story here.

Texas: Astros coach swings for the heavenly fences (from Houston), published October 2006. Read the story here.

Utah: I made it barely into Utah on my Navajo reporting trip, but did not do a story from here.

Vermont: I have not made it here.

Virginia: Virginia Tech massacre challenges young campus minister (from Blacksburg, Va.), published June 2007. Read the story here.

Washington: In times of war, caring for the families at home (from Spokane, Wash.), published December 2008. Read the story here.

West Virginia: God's house in a warehouse (from Parkersburg, W.Va.), published June 2008. Read the story here.

Wisconsin: I like cheese, but have not made it here yet.

Wyoming: Still waiting on my first trip here.