by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Bruce Green, Column
By BRUCE GREEN RELIGION — (This is part one of a two-part look at Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness.) The backdrop for understanding the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 4/Luke 4 is Israel’s time in the wilderness. The parallels aren’t difficult to see. I’ve...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Column, Walt Albritton
By WALTER ALBRITTON RELIGION — To fail at something can be a bitter experience. But sooner or later everyone will sit in the ashes of defeat because failure is universal. So, to live life well, each of us must rise up from the ashes and decide to not let our life be...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Obituaries
Mrs. Millie Faye “Bailey” Goodson, daughter of Eulous Felton Bailey and Lou Etta (Hallmark) Bailey, was born May 26, 1937, in Randolph County, Alabama. She attended Lanett High School. She professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined West Point Church of...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Obituaries
Gregory Eugene Bethune, 59, of Opelika, died peacefully in his sleep and entered his eternal home on April 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lori Bentley Bethune; parents, Milton and Ann Bethune; a beloved mother-in-law, Barabara Ehl; sons Aaron...
by The Observer Staff | Apr 27, 2023 | Obituaries
Margaret Lowther Bridges Thompson passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, shortly after happily celebrating her 90th birthday. She was preceded in death by Edwin Little Bridges, husband of 36 years, and Bernie Thompson, husband of 20 years. Margie was born in...
