Column Articles

Sean of the South | May 9, 2024

A mother's love OPINION — “I am a little old woman who lives in an assisted living facility…” her email began.Her following message was about the length of “War and Peace.” She is a woman who is as sweet as Karo syrup. But—and I mean this respectfully—brevity is not...

Inside the State House | May 9, 2024

Senator/Coach Tuberville is quietly effective OPINION — As the end of 2023 was approaching, the U.S. Senate had ignored the custom to adjourn around Thanksgiving for a month-long Christmas break. Instead, they were working right up to Christmas. Alabama’s senior...

Alter Call | May 9, 2024

The sound of those crutches OPINION — Now that walking is impossible for me without the use of a walker, it helps to remember friends who endured far worse physical pain without complaining. Their example inspires me to cease whining about a minor inconvenience on my...

Studying His Word | May 9, 2024

Friends, followers and community OPINION — Do you recognize where these slogans come from?“Caring is part of our package.”“Find your family at …"Did you guess Jack’s? If so, you only get partial credit because the business’s name is actually Jack’s Family Restaurants....
Otis Campbell

Otis Campbell

By SEAN DIETRICH Currently, as I write this, a dog is sleeping on my feet. His name is Otis Campbell. He is black and white, 90 pounds, a Capricorn...

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Remember Not To Forget

Remember Not To Forget

By WENDY HODGE My mother has become a stand-up comedian in her old age. I figure if you’ve lived 90 years you’ve earned the right to crack jokes...

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Compassion: A Table for Today

Compassion: A Table for Today

By BRADLEY ROBERTSON Covid struck the Robertson house once again, and the candidate was me. Just as in December, I was the only one in my home to be...

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A Baseball Glove and Godliness

A Baseball Glove and Godliness

By BRUCE GREENTeaching Minister at 10th Street Church of Christin Opelika The words godliness and godly are found 25 times in the New Testament with...

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How the Church Grows

How the Church Grows

By WALTER ALBRITTON Some churches are growing. Some are treading water. And some are dying. Wise pastors want their church to grow. So what is the...

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