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When the stronghold becomes too comfortable

OPINION —  There are places we naturally run when life gets heavy. Maybe it’s a favorite chair, a back porch, a quiet room, a long drive, or simply shutting the door and being alone for a while. We all need places where we can breathe, think, pray and get our...

Celebrating the temporary

OPINION —  Fifty years ago, Clyde Reid blessed me with his book, “Celebrate the Temporary.” Rereading it half a century later was a second blessing. The insights of his pilgrimage remain as relevant today as they were in 1976.  He invites his readers to “live...

How can we encourage each other in our faith?

OPINION — “If someone is feeling sad about God, you could give them a brownie and say a Bible verse,” said Jenna, 6. That’s actually not bad advice. Brownies and Bible verses are a strong combination.  In Romans 1:8-15, Paul writes to the Christians in Rome by...

On the Mark | Chandler gets first win as OHS head coach

OPINION —  Friday night carried extra significance for Opelika High School head coach Jonathan Chandler. Standing on the home sideline at Bulldog Stadium, Chandler watched his team respond to a difficult season-opening loss with a performance that showcased...
Sean Dietrich | The checkout lane

Sean Dietrich | The checkout lane

OPINION — He was loading my grocery bags. I’ll call him Michael. He was early twenties, wearing an apron. He has Down syndrome.“How are you today?”...

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