My dear friend shared these somber words with me during a recent visit: “I am legally blind.” She can still see, but barely. “I cannot recognize a...
Altar call | Opening blind eyes
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Column Articles
A Taste of Grace | Life in the spirit (Part 1)
Romans 8 is one of the highest mountains in range of Scripture, packed full of power, encouragement and instruction for the follower of Jesus. I’d...
Walter Albritton: The busy life of a man of faith
ALABAMA — At a country setting in the outskirts of Wetumpka near his childhood home, Walter Albritton has authored over 20 books and countless...
Sean of the South | A familiar accent in an unfamiliar place
Maryland. The old cafe is mostly empty this time of night. Music plays overhead. Pedal steel guitar. The cook is cleaning his flattop. The waitress...
Southern Hospitality | Serve strawberry confections for spring occasions
With warm breezes and brilliant pink azaleas beginning to bloom, thoughts turn to preparing scrumptious spring dishes with seasonal fruits....
Altar Call | Going home
Going home was a wonderful experience for me during my first 18 years. I rode a yellow school bus ten miles to school. I loved school but I was glad...
A Taste of Grace | Sincerely (but no longer) yours
Paul’s statement, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,” (Romans 8:1), is a crescendo he has been building toward from...
Sean of the South | One afternoon at Winn Dixie
OPINION — He was a good kid. You could just tell.He was maybe 11. Twelve at the most. He was in the supermarket. He had his little sister balanced...
On the Mark | Opelika Spring Break update: Athletes shine while school’s out
BY D MARK MITCHELL OPINION — As Opelika students enjoy their spring break, local athletes have been hard at work representing their schools in...