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Anchored in Truth | One light changes everything

OPINION — John 1:5 — “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.”During our time living in Phoenix, Arizona, one of our favorite family adventures was visiting a lava tube near Flagstaff. Hidden among the pine trees, it was easy to miss....

Altar Call | Sing praise to God when you are alone

OPINION —Occasionally someone may be described as “living in the doldrums.” That means the person has the blues and is sad, depressed and lethargic. It’s not an uncommon experience. Most of us have days when despondency drains joy and energy from our lives.Since I...

Kids talk about God | What can we learn from the crucified body of Jesus?

OPINION —“If someone poked me with a spear, I’d be mad,” says Jake, 8. “Jesus just let them do it. That’s amazing.”Jake is right. What happened to Jesus’ body after he died on the cross reveals not just his suffering, but the depth of his love and the truth of who he...

On the Mark | Bulldog spirit shines this summer

OPINION — The Opelika High School football team officially kicked off summer workouts on Monday, June 1, signaling the beginning of another highly anticipated season for Bulldog football. Head coach Jonathan Chandler joined the “On the Mark” radio show earlier in the...
When what we have isn’t enough

When what we have isn’t enough

BY ROBERT MILLER OPINION — Mark 6:41 — “He took the five loaves and the two fish, looked up to heaven, blessed and broke the loaves…” Most of us...

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DBB Baseball registration open

DBB Baseball registration open

OPINION — Registration is now open for Opelika DBB Baseball, a recreational league for players ages 13–15. Registration is available at the Opelika...

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Sean of the South | Just hold on

Sean of the South | Just hold on

OPINION — I have here a letter from a young woman who will remain anonymous. “Sean, I’m in a very rough place — the man I love and was supposed to...

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When what we have isn’t enough

The voices around the pool

OPINION — John 5:7 — “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up…”There is something heartbreaking about that...

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