My heart will go on singing

My heart will go on singing

BY WALT ALBRITTON OPINION — The Church teaches that God provides for our spiritual nourishment and growth in grace what are called the “ordinary means of grace” — the Word, prayer, the sacraments, the church’s discipline and care of souls. These “means,” or channels...
The walk of life, part three

The walk of life, part three

BY BRUCE GREEN OPINION — Paul has more to say about the disciples’ walk in Ephesians 5. We are to “walk in the way of love” (v. 2). Love has a way (1 Corinthians 13:1-8) and despite what popular culture tells us, it has very little to do with our feelings. If you look...
Spring sports are rolling

Spring sports are rolling

BY D. MARK MITCHELL OPINION — Opelika’s varsity soccer team fell to Prattville 6-1 last week. Head coach Derek Hovell said, “Mental mistakes plagued us throughout majority of the game. Our young team is still looking to find an identity and will get...
‘No one does it alone’

‘No one does it alone’

Glenwood girls unite to cement championship legacy BY NOAH GRIFFITHFOR THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION —The 2023-24 Glenwood girl’s basketball team was as star-studded as they come, but no part was bigger than the whole as the Gators rushed to hoist their third state...