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Anchored in truth | Failure isn’t the final chapter

OPINION — In the spring of 2000, I was playing college baseball when I had the opportunity to pitch against LSU. They were the best and biggest team I’d ever faced. And somehow, I walked away with a victory. I was incredibly proud. There was just one problem. And...

Altar Call | Why am I still here?

OPINION — A woman I did not know called me from the local hospital. At her request I went to visit her, finding her in ICU, recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.She spoke plainly: “I saw no reason to continue living. I wanted to die so I shot myself in the...

Kids talk about God | What can we learn from Jesus making breakfast?

OPINION — “If Jesus made me breakfast, I’d hope for chocolate chip pancakes,” said Ella, 9. “And maybe a side of heavenly bacon.”It’s a fun thought, but what Jesus served on the shore of the Sea of Galilee after His resurrection wasn’t sweet or crispy. It was bread...

On the Mark | High School Football Media Days a success

OPINION — The countdown to football season officially began last week as Opelika joined 27 other high school football programs during the annual iHeartRadio High School Media Days presented by The Orthopaedic Clinic. The two-day event was held inside the impressive...

Making the grade | Southern comfort meets standout service

Making the grade | Southern comfort meets standout service

Aug 3, 2026

OPINION —As I’ve mentioned several times in this column, I love living in Auburn and worshipping in Opelika at Central Baptist Church. By the way,...

Sean of the South | Going through old photos

Sean of the South | Going through old photos

Aug 3, 2026

OPINION — I found old photographs in the attic. I rifled through hundreds of old Polaroids. Most were infant pictures of me naked.I was a fat baby....

Anchored in Truth | Confidence that never fails

Anchored in Truth | Confidence that never fails

Jul 28, 2026

OPINION — Confidence is a powerful thing. It affects the way we speak, the decisions we make and the challenges we’re willing to face. But not all...

Kids talk about God | Why did John write aboutJesus’ miracles?

Kids talk about God | Why did John write aboutJesus’ miracles?

Jul 28, 2026

OPINION — “If I saw someone walk on water, I’d probably ask if they could teach me how to skip swimming lessons,” said Landon, 8.That could have...

Altar Call | The helper

Altar Call | The helper

Jul 28, 2026

OPINION — Help is a fascinating word. To help someone is to provide assistance or support, to lighten another’s load. It can be a noun as in “Thank...

Bulldogs face hard road back to the top in 2026

Bulldogs face hard road back to the top in 2026

Jul 28, 2026

OPINION — The countdown to football season is officially underway, and Opelika fans have plenty of reasons to be excited as the Bulldogs prepare for...

Southern Hospitality | Jan Carlock shares favorite vegetable recipes, gardening tips

Southern Hospitality | Jan Carlock shares favorite vegetable recipes, gardening tips

Jul 28, 2026

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION —With a love of gardening and cooking, Jan Carlock enjoys preparing garden fresh vegetables for her family. Jan and her...

Sean of the South | My little school

Sean of the South | My little school

Jul 28, 2026

OPINION — It was late. I pulled into the campus after seven o’clock to attend my last class of the semester. My last college class. Ever. It was a...

Anchored in Truth | Confidence that never fails

Anchored in truth | The valley is not the end

Jul 21, 2026

BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION —There are moments in life when the giant in front of you seems impossible to ignore.Sometimes it’s a frightening diagnosis...

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