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Anchored in Truth | We will see Him again

OPINION — Of all the memories from my childhood, one stands above the rest. It’s so vivid that I can still remember the clothes we were wearing, the words that were spoken and the fear that suddenly wrapped itself around my heart.Growing up, our family often traveled...

Altar Call | Let me out

OPINION —Forty years ago, Wally Armbruster published a little book titled “Let Me Out.”It never made the New York Times best-seller list. I read it, found its message humorous and provocative, and soon forgot about it. But recently, I came across the book and thought...

Kids talk about God | How is Jesus a king?

OPINION —“If Jesus is a king, where’s his crown and castle?” asks Henry, 8. “I’ve seen Disney movies. Kings are supposed to wear gold and sit on thrones.”When most people think of kings, they picture palaces, parades, armies and riches. But in John 19:17–22, we see a...

Sean of the South | Memorial Day

OPINION —The 94-year-old woman gets a jumpstart on Decoration Day every year. The cemetery gets busy at her little church in Elmore County. She likes to be early to the party.She has brown-flecked hands. Tissue-paper skin. She arrives at the cemetery accompanied by...

Making the Grade | On the road to LaGrange, Georgia

Making the Grade | On the road to LaGrange, Georgia

Mar 17, 2026

BY STACEY WALLACE OPINION — If you’ve read this column, you know that I LOVE telling stories, especially about my family and friends. I believe my...

Sean of the South | The Gospel according to Charlie

Sean of the South | The Gospel according to Charlie

Mar 17, 2026

OPINION —Our shower drain kept getting clogged. It was a big problem. We had to hire a plumber. He came out twice.God love him, the plumber did not...

Anchored in Truth | Seen at the well

Anchored in Truth | Seen at the well

Mar 10, 2026

OPINION — There is something powerful about being seen. Not glanced at. Not noticed in passing. But truly seen. In John chapter 4, Jesus meets...

Altar Call | Do this more and more

Altar Call | Do this more and more

Mar 10, 2026

OPINION — The Apostle Paul was wise. In his first letter to his friends in Thessalonica, he praises them for having followed his advice. In an...

On the Mark | Opelika softball battles through seven-game week

On the Mark | Opelika softball battles through seven-game week

Mar 10, 2026

The Opelika High School Lady Bulldog softball team (13–6) endured a demanding seven-game stretch last week, finishing with three wins and...

Sean of the South | The Gospel according to Charlie

Sean of the South | The good news they don’t tell you about

Mar 10, 2026

Here is the news that didn’t make the front page this week, but should have: — Researchers have grown tiny organs from stem cells,...

Southern Hospitality | Talented cook enjoys presenting cooking lessons to nonprofits

Southern Hospitality | Talented cook enjoys presenting cooking lessons to nonprofits

Mar 10, 2026

BY ANN CIPPERLY With a love of cooking, Lyndal Curry enjoys presenting cooking classes to nonprofit organizations, her Bible study and friends....

Sean of the South | The Gospel according to Charlie

Sean of the South | Signed, sealed, deleted

Mar 3, 2026

OPINION — Don’t shoot the messenger. But in America, one third of children have never handwritten a letter. And it’s not just kids. Nearly 40%...

Altar Call | Do this more and more

Altar Call | Our World Needs More Women Like Lydia

Mar 2, 2026

OPINION — Older music lovers will remember when the songs of Peter, Paul and Mary were popular. Three of my New Testament heroes are Peter, Paul and...

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