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Kids talk about God | What can creation teach us about God?

OPINION — “Creation teaches us that God likes to color outside the lines,” said Mia, 7. “Just look at zebras and jellyfish!”Romans 1:18-23 tells us God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, are clearly seen in what He has made. Paul says people...

Miller turns personal struggles into message of faith in new book

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — As Robert Miller sat down to write “Wells With No Water,” he thought he was writing about the things people pursue in hopes of finding fulfillment.Somewhere along the way, the focus changed.“At first, it was much easier to write...

Southern Hospitality | Peggy Dodd enjoys cooking hearty comfort dishes for family

BY ANN CIPPERLY OPINION — Nestled in a country setting with dense forest and dirt roads outside Opelika, Peggy Dodd’s home is a reflection of her two main interests: cooking and sewing. In the kitchen, cast iron and copper skillets that once belonged to her mother and...

Sean of the South | Robots

OPINION — Right now, the news media is in an uproar over AI. The headlines are bleak. Experts are saying our cherished way of life is in danger. Pretty soon, if things keep going this direction, they say we will lose basic human abilities, such as empathy, sustained...